Atalanta vs Bologna Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match

Atalanta host Bologna at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 31 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in the Serie A 2026 Regular Season - 2. The home side come into this round sitting 6th with 3 points after a 2-1 home win, while Bologna are 16th after opening their campaign with a 0-1 home defeat. This early-season clash already carries weight for both ends of the table.

From a standings and performance perspective, Atalanta have started strongly, winning their only league match so far and scoring twice, while conceding once. Bologna, by contrast, have yet to score and have already lost once. That context adds extra edge to this Atalanta vs Bologna stats preview, as the hosts look to consolidate a top-spot push and the visitors aim to avoid being dragged into the lower reaches of the table so early in the Serie A season.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Atalanta and Bologna across league and cup fixtures.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Atalanta wins: 2
• Draws: 1
• Bologna wins: 2

Atalanta vs Bologna Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Atalanta vs Bologna timeline in competitive matches, the five most recent meetings span Serie A and Coppa Italia and highlight how balanced this fixture has become. The sequence begins on 28 September 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 6 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, where Bologna and Atalanta drew 1-1 after a goalless first half. That result set the tone for a series in which neither side has consistently dominated.

The rivalry then moved to Bergamo for back-to-back fixtures. On 4 February 2025, the teams met in the Coppa Italia 2024 1/4 final at Gewiss Stadium. Bologna edged a tight cup tie, winning 1-0 against Atalanta after a 0-0 first half, to advance at Atalanta’s expense. Two months later, on 13 April 2025, the sides met again at Gewiss Stadium in Serie A Regular Season - 32. This time Atalanta responded strongly, winning 2-0 after taking a 2-0 lead into half-time, underlining their capacity to control home league fixtures against Bologna.

The 2025-2026 Serie A season added two more contrasting chapters. On 7 January 2026, Bologna hosted Atalanta in Serie A Regular Season - 19 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Atalanta produced an impressive away performance, winning 2-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. However, Bologna struck back on 17 May 2026 at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo in Serie A Regular Season - 37, grinding out a 1-0 away victory after a 0-0 first half. Across this compact Atalanta vs Bologna timeline, the pattern is clear: both clubs have taken turns claiming important wins, with no long-term dominance evident in the latest data.

Atalanta vs Bologna Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how finely balanced this fixture has been in recent seasons.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Atalanta 5 - 4 Bologna
• Average Goals per Match: Atalanta 1.00 vs Bologna 0.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At New Balance Arena / Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo): 3 matches played here — Atalanta won 1 (as home side), Bologna won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Stadio Renato Dall'Ara (Bologna): 2 matches played here — Bologna won 0 (as home side), Atalanta won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Atalanta vs Bologna Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Atalanta vs Bologna last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 17 May 2026: Atalanta 0-1 Bologna (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 37
• 7 January 2026: Bologna 0-2 Atalanta (Half-time: 0-1) – Serie A Regular Season - 19
• 13 April 2025: Atalanta 2-0 Bologna (Half-time: 2-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 32
• 4 February 2025: Atalanta 0-1 Bologna (Half-time: 0-0) – Coppa Italia 1/4 final
• 28 September 2024: Bologna 1-1 Atalanta (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 6

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Atalanta Matches Results and Stats

For the current Serie A 2026 campaign, Atalanta’s form profile is based on their season to date. They have played 1 league match, winning it at home 2-1. Offensively, they are averaging 2.0 goals per game, while conceding 1.0, showing a positive goal difference but room for defensive tightening. They have not kept a clean sheet yet but have also not failed to score, reflecting an attacking approach backed by a 4-3-3 formation used so far.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Bologna Matches Results and Stats

Bologna’s Serie A 2026 season to date tells a more cautious story. They have played 1 league match, a 0-1 home defeat, leaving them without a point and without a goal scored. Their goals for average stands at 0.0 per match, with 1.0 conceded per game. Bologna have failed to score in that outing and have yet to record a clean sheet. Lining up in a 4-2-3-1, their immediate priority will be adding attacking threat while maintaining defensive stability, especially away from home.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current Atalanta vs Bologna stats point to a finely balanced but slightly Atalanta-leaning matchup. Over the last five direct meetings, the overall record is level in wins, with Atalanta and Bologna each claiming two victories and one draw, and the goal tally narrowly favouring Atalanta 5-4. However, the venue split is notable: in Bergamo, Bologna have managed two wins from three visits, including a 1-0 success on 17 May 2026, demonstrating they are capable of upsetting Atalanta on their own pitch.

Heading into the 31 August 2026 clash at New Balance Arena, Atalanta arrive with stronger early-season momentum, a perfect record, and higher scoring output so far, while Bologna are still searching for their first goal and point of the new Serie A campaign. History suggests that matches between these sides are typically tight, low-scoring contests, but Atalanta’s current attacking numbers and home advantage contrast with Bologna’s recent struggles in front of goal. The statistical trends therefore lean slightly towards the hosts, while acknowledging Bologna’s proven ability to produce strong away performances in Bergamo.

Atalanta vs Bologna H2H Statistics updated on 26 August 2026.