Atalanta will be looking to continue their start of 2026 when they travel to face Pisa at the Arena Garibaldi, Romeo Anconetani, this Friday, with the home side attempting to recover from a difficult run of results.
Pisa’s battle to find their footing in Serie A shows little sign of easing after a 2-2 draw with Udinese at the weekend. Despite having struck first, Alberto Gilardino’s side once again found themselves chasing the game and were ultimately grateful to salvage a point.
That result leaves them in the relegation places and extends a frustrating run to nine matches without a win. Draws have become a recurring theme, with ten league games ending in a draw.
Their problems are particularly stark at home, where Pisa have claimed just one victory all season, losing six times and failing to score in every match they did not win.
Atalanta, meanwhile, are moving sharply upward after a stuttering opening to the campaign. Having opened the season with seven draws in their first nine league fixtures, they have since cut that habit out entirely.
A 2-0 victory over Torino in their last outing made it five wins from six in Serie A and pulled La Dea back into the hunt for a top-six finish. Much of that revival has come under Raffaele Palladino, who has won six of his nine league matches in charge, with defeats only coming against heavyweights Inter and Napoli.
Progress has also been evident away from home, as Atalanta have won their last two league matches on the road without conceding, underlining their growing authority.
Read our Pisa vs Atalanta predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Serie A predictions.
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Pisa vs Atalanta prediction: Away team to win convincingly
Key statistics
- BTTS has not been played in four of their last five meetings.
- Four of the last five encounters against Pisa have been won by Atalanta.
- La Dea have won by a 2-0 scoreline in two of their last five meetings.
Correct score prediction: Pisa 0-2 Atalanta
We expect the away team to maintain their current momentum and secure a comfortable victory in this encounter. We predict a 0–2 win for Atalanta becauseof their exceptional form in this new year.
We believe that the home side will struggle to contain the high-pressure system implemented by Palladino, especially given their recent struggles to create chances against well-organised defences.
Considering the efficiency demonstrated by La Dea in their victory over Bologna, we are confident they will secure all three points without conceding a goal in this encounter.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Atalanta are clear favourites
- Home: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
- Draw: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- Away: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The bookmakers strongly favour Atalanta at 1.70 odds, which implies a 58.8% chance of an away victory. Pisa are priced at 5.00 (20.0%) to cause an upset on home soil, while the draw is available at 3.60 (27.8%). The odds highlight the gap in quality between the two sides, although Pisa’s home advantage suggests Atalanta may still need to work hard for all three points.
Most recent head-to-head: Atalanta has a strong record against Pisa
Looking at the historical record, the last five competitive meetings between the two teams have seen Atalanta dominate. La Dea have claimed four victories, while Pisa have none, with just one draw between them.
The most recent clash in 2025 ended in a 1-1 draw, but Atalanta have won the last four meetings, proving that the gap between the two teams remains significant in the modern era.
Pisa has failed to score against Atalanta in their last four meetings, which is a statistic they will be desperate to change this weekend.
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Pisa preview: Absentees and availability issues
Pisa will be without a number of key players for this fixture. Ebenezer Akinsanmiro is unavailable due to international duty, while Antonio Caracciolo misses out through suspension. Their options are further reduced by injuries to Mateus Lusuardi, Raul Albiol, Calvin Stengs, Isak Vural, and Juan Cuadrado.
Predicted lineup: Scuffet (GK), Calabresi, Coppola, Canestrelli, Leris, Marin, Aebischer, Angori, Tramoni, Moreo & Meister
Last five fixtures
- 10.01.26 – Udinese 2–2 Pisa
- 06.01.26 – Pisa 0–3 Como
- 03.01.26 – Genoa 1–1 Pisa
- 27.12.25 – Pisa 0–2 Juventus
- 21.12.25 – Cagliari 2–2 Pisa
Atalanta preview: Injury-hit squad and AFCON absence
Atalanta also head into this match with significant absences. Ademola Lookman is away on international duty, while injuries to Ben Godfrey, Berat Djimsiti, Sead Kolasinac, Raoul Bellanova, and Mitchel Bakker stretch defensive and wing-back options.
With several regulars sidelined, Raffaele Palladino may need to rotate and adjust his setup, particularly in defence and wide areas.
Predicted lineup: Carnesecchi (GK), Scalvini, Hien, Ahanor, Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi, De Ketelaere, Zalewski & Krstovic
Last five fixtures
- 10.01.26 – Atalanta 2–0 Torino
- 07.01.26 – Bologna 0–2 Atalanta
- 03.01.26 – Atalanta 1–0 AS Roma
- 28.12.25 – Atalanta 0–1 Inter
- 21.12.25 – Genoa 0–1 Atalanta
Player to watch: Nikola Krstovic
Nikola Krstovic has taken up the responsibility of putting the ball into the back of the net following the absence of some key players in the team. The striker has been essential for Atalanta since his integration into the starting eleven, providing the physical presence and clinical finishing required to lead the line.
He has registered four goals and three assists, including a brace in the recent victory over Bologna. He has shown great consistency in leading the attack and much of the offensive play from the Bergamo side is shaped around his ability with the ball.