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

Atalanta host Bologna at New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 31 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in Serie A Regular Season - 2. The home side come into this fixture after opening the 2026 campaign with a win, while Bologna are looking to respond following an opening defeat. With both teams aiming to establish early-season momentum, this clash could have implications for the race for European places and mid-table stability.

In the current 2026 Serie A standings, Atalanta sit 6th with 3 points, a positive goal difference of +1 and a winning start at home. Bologna, meanwhile, are 16th with 0 points and a goal difference of -1 after losing their first match. Against this backdrop, the Atalanta vs Bologna stats gain extra relevance, as historical trends and recent form help frame expectations for this early-season encounter in Bergamo.

Head-to-head record

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

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 recent seasons, the rivalry has been evenly balanced, with momentum swinging between the sides. The earliest meeting in the available sequence came on 28 September 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 6 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, where Bologna and Atalanta drew 1-1 after a goalless first half. That result underlined how competitive this fixture can be, especially in Emilia-Romagna.

On 4 February 2025, the teams met again in the Coppa Italia 1/4 final at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. In a tight knockout tie, Atalanta 0-1 Bologna after a 0-0 first half saw Bologna progress, showing their capacity to win high-stakes cup matches away from home. Just over two months later, on 13 April 2025 in Serie A Regular Season - 32, Atalanta responded strongly at Gewiss Stadium with a 2-0 home victory over Bologna, leading 2-0 at half-time and controlling the contest in front of their own supporters.

The 2025-2026 Serie A campaign added two more significant chapters. On 7 January 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 19 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna 0-2 Atalanta, with the visitors leading 1-0 at half-time and finishing the job after the break. That away win reinforced Atalanta’s effectiveness on the road in this matchup. However, on 17 May 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 37 at New Balance Arena, Bologna struck back with a narrow 1-0 win over Atalanta, turning a 0-0 half-time scoreline into a decisive away success. Across this sequence, the Atalanta vs Bologna timeline highlights alternating dominance and a clear pattern of both teams capable of winning on each other’s grounds.

Atalanta vs Bologna Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers confirm how finely balanced this fixture has been in recent competitive meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Atalanta 5 - 3 Bologna
Average Goals per Match: Atalanta 1.00 vs Bologna 0.60

Venue Split Performance:

At Atalanta's stadium: 3 matches played here — Atalanta won 1 (as home side), Bologna won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
At Bologna's stadium: 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 2026 Serie A season to date, Atalanta have started strongly. They have played 1 match, winning it, scoring 2 goals and conceding 1. All of that action has come at home, where they have a perfect record so far, reflecting an attacking output of 2.0 goals per game and a defense that has allowed 1.0 goal per match. The form line of a single win suggests early momentum and continuity in performance at New Balance Arena.

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

Last 5 Bologna Matches Results and Stats

Bologna’s 2026 Serie A season to date tells a different story. They have played 1 match, losing it 0-1 at home, which leaves them without a point and still searching for their first goal of the campaign. Offensively, they average 0.0 goals per match so far, while conceding 1.0 goal on average. The early form line reflects a side that has struggled to create a breakthrough and has yet to record a clean sheet or a positive result.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current Atalanta vs Bologna stats point to a finely balanced but slightly Atalanta-leaning matchup. Across the five recent competitive meetings, Atalanta hold a narrow edge in wins (2 to 2 with 1 draw) but a clearer advantage in goals scored, leading 5-3 overall and averaging more goals per game than Bologna. The venue split is particularly telling: despite playing at home, Atalanta have actually lost two of three recent home fixtures to Bologna, including the 1-0 defeat on 17 May 2026, which underlines that this is far from a straightforward home assignment. However, Atalanta’s strong start to the 2026 season, combined with Bologna’s early struggles and lack of goals, suggests the hosts enter this contest with slightly better momentum. Even so, Bologna’s proven ability to win in Bergamo, both in Serie A and in the Coppa Italia, means the visitors cannot be discounted, and the historical record supports expectations of a competitive, tactically balanced encounter.

Atalanta vs Bologna H2H Statistics updated on 26 August 2026.