Atalanta vs Bologna Preview: Serie A Showdown at New Balance Arena
Atalanta host Bologna at New Balance Arena, Bergamo, on 17 May 2026 in Serie A, Regular Season - 37. Atalanta come into the fixture 7th with 58 points and a goal difference of 16, while Bologna sit 8th on 52 points with a goal difference of 2.
Atalanta Availability
Atalanta face significant defensive absences.
- L. Bernasconi (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- I. Hien (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension.
- O. Kossounou (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- G. Scalvini (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- B. Djimsiti (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
In attack, key contributors remain available: N. Krstović has 10 goals and 5 assists, while G. Scamacca has 10 goals and 1 assist in Serie A, preserving Atalanta’s main scoring threat.
Bologna Availability
Bologna also have issues at the back.
- K. Bonifazi (Inactive) is sidelined.
- J. Lucumi (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension.
- M. Vitik (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- N. Cambiaghi (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- N. Casale (Calf Injury) is doubtful.
Their leading attacking outlet R. Orsolini, with 9 goals and 1 assist, is available.
Impact Summary
Both sides are hit hardest in defensive zones, with multiple centre-backs sidelined or doubtful, which could open up a high-scoring contest. However, the primary attacking outputs for Atalanta (Krstović, Scamacca) and Bologna (Orsolini) are intact, so neither attack suffers a major blow based on season statistics.
