Atalanta vs Bologna Predictions, Betting Tips & Match Odds

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Janne Kouva

Fact checker Daniela Stoeva

24 Aug 2026

Atalanta's opening win and home-favourite status make the home side the narrowest 1X2 angle.

Prediction

Atalanta host Bologna at the Gewiss Stadium with the home side priced as a 1.86 favourite after beginning their Serie A season with a 2-1 win. Bologna's recent results are less straightforward to dismiss, though, especially after their 1-0 win here in May. My match prediction is Atalanta to edge a competitive, goal-friendly game 2-1. The prices make the goals angles worth a closer look below.

Atalanta at 1.86 carries an unadjusted implied probability of roughly 54%, while the draw at 3.80 and Bologna at 4.20 sit nearer 26% and 24% respectively. That is a clear home lean, but not a price that leaves much room for a flat performance. I can get behind Atalanta because they already have a 2-1 league win on the board and the market has them as the most likely winner at the Gewiss Stadium. My score lean is 2-1 rather than a comfortable home result, which fits the balance of the prices better.

Bologna are the reason to keep the stake disciplined. Their last five listed games include wins away to Atalanta and Napoli, plus a 3-3 draw with Inter. Atalanta's own last five is more mixed, with one win, two draws and two defeats, so there is no case for treating the home price as a routine play. The 1-0 Bologna win in Bergamo in May is another direct reminder that this fixture can turn on a tight margin.

The goals markets are more aligned with the scoreline. Both teams to score is available at 1.66, while over 2.5 goals is 1.78. Each side has featured in three scoring games across its last five listed results, and Bologna's recent 3-3 and 3-2 wins show their matches can open up. I prefer Atalanta to win, with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals as consistent supporting angles rather than reasons to overstate the home side's edge.

Atalanta are a narrow home-win lean in a match the prices also point towards both teams contributing.

Key reasons

Atalanta opened their Serie A campaign with a 2-1 win and bring three points into Round 2.
The 1X2 market makes Atalanta the clear but not overwhelming favourite at a best price of 1.86.
Both teams scored in three of Atalanta's last five listed matches and in three of Bologna's last five.

Risk factors

Bologna won 1-0 at Atalanta in the most recent listed meeting between the sides.
Bologna's last five results contain two wins and two draws, including a 3-3 draw with Inter.

Atalanta

2 : 1

Bologna

Atalanta to win

Both teams to score: Yes

Over 2.5 Goals

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