Atalanta-Bologna Statistical Preview

Team News

Atalanta

• Having German Denis suspended is a heavy loss for coach Stefano Colantuono, so the manager will cope with his absence by altering his starting XI and fielding two strikers.
• Marko Livaja and Giuseppe De Luca should start up front, while Maxi Moralez will be moved to the midfield.

Bologna

• Stefano Pioli is expected to field a 3-man defence once again, this time with György Garics starting in place of Rene Khrin in the defending trio.
• José Crespo will patrol the right side, replacing his teammate having been moved back to the defence.

Match Facts

• Atalanta have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 6 home matches against Bologna in all competitions.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Atalanta’s last 10 home games in Serie A.
• Bologna have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches in Serie A.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Bologna’s last 3 away games in Serie A.
• Atalanta are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches against Bologna in all competitions.

Prediction

• Atalanta have only collected one point in the last three games, but they are still higher in the table, with an affordable match to play at home.
• Bologna have just climbed out of the relegation zone by improving their defensive solidity: they have conceded no goals in their last three matches.
• Bologna can now rely on a solid defence while they try to work out their issues up front, while Atalanta will miss their main striker and therefore may have a number of problems as they look to find the back of the net. The match could be slow at the start, with both sides trying to study their opponents before pushing forward.

Atalanta 1 - 0 Bologna