Ace Football previews the Serie A round 2 match between Atalanta and Bologna and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
As the early season favourites, Atalanta will look to justify their title credentials this coming Monday when they take on Bologna for a round 2 match in the Serie A.
The current difference in the Serie A standings between the two teams clashing at New Balance Arena on Monday is three points.
Team form: Atalanta vs Bologna
Atalanta Form
Their last three matches saw Atalanta drawing 0-0 with Hapoel Tel Aviv, before taking out Sassuolo by 2-1, and Hapoel Tel Aviv by 0-1. Atalanta only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Serie A matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored five and conceded five goals.
Bologna Form
In their previous three matches, Bologna won 0-1 against Atalanta, drew 3-3 with Inter before losing 0-1 against Lazio. Bologna have been outstanding on their travels lately, winning five of their previous six away matches in the Serie A. They saw no draws but lost once, while scoring eight and conceding five goals.
Betting stats for Atalanta and Bologna
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Atalanta and Bologna. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 16 of the last 18 Atalanta home matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Atalanta matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Atalanta matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Atalanta home matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Atalanta home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Bologna matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Bologna have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Bologna have won 5 of the last 7 away matches in the Serie A while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 8 Bologna matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Bologna away matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Atalanta vs Bologna
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Gianluca Scamacca, who is performing well for Atalanta. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Serie A outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Bologna.The visitors will be looking to Federico Bernardeschi to find the net once again, after managing two Serie A goals for Bologna in recent matches.
Betting markets: Atalanta vs Bologna
Full-time result
Atalanta won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing two as well. Bologna won six from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew zero and lost four in this run.
Both teams to score
Atalanta scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Bologna scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Atalanta managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Atalanta’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Bologna, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches.
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