Atalanta vs Bologna Stats: Head-to-Head Record Ahead of August 2026 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 arrive in this second league fixture of the 2026 campaign after starting with a win, while Bologna are looking to respond following an opening defeat. This clash could quickly shape early ambitions in the table, making detailed Atalanta vs Bologna stats especially relevant ahead of kick-off.

In the current Serie A standings, Atalanta sit 6th with 3 points from 1 match, scoring 2 goals and conceding 1. Bologna, meanwhile, are 16th with no points, having lost their only game so far 0-1. With Atalanta already showing scoring power at home and Bologna yet to find the net, the context adds extra weight to this fixture as both teams seek to establish momentum in the new season.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Atalanta and Bologna in the recent competitive timeline is finely balanced, with both sides taking turns to dominate individual fixtures.

• 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 produced tight, competitive matches across both Serie A and Coppa Italia. The five most recent meetings from September 2024 to May 2026 show no long-term dominance, but rather alternating spells of control between the two clubs.

The sequence begins on 28 September 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 6 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, where Bologna and Atalanta drew 1-1. That balanced result set the tone for a series in which neither side could pull decisively clear. On 4 February 2025, the stakes increased in the Coppa Italia 1/4 final at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Bologna edged a 1-0 away win over Atalanta, progressing in the cup and demonstrating they could win in Bergamo in knockout football.

The league meetings that followed underlined how volatile this matchup can be. On 13 April 2025 in Serie A Regular Season - 32 at Gewiss Stadium, Atalanta responded with a 2-0 home win over Bologna, reasserting their strength in Bergamo. On 7 January 2026, Bologna hosted Atalanta in Serie A Regular Season - 19 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and lost 0-2, giving Atalanta an impressive away success. The most recent chapter came on 17 May 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 37 at New Balance Arena, where Bologna claimed a 1-0 away victory. That result underlines the unpredictable nature of this fixture and adds extra intrigue to the upcoming match.

Atalanta vs Bologna Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Atalanta vs Bologna stats from the last five competitive meetings show an even record in terms of wins, but a slight edge to Atalanta in goal output.

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 league 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. The early numbers suggest an attack capable of producing goals and a defense that, while breached once, has still done enough to secure maximum points.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Last 5 Bologna Matches Results and Stats

Bologna’s 2026 Serie A campaign has opened on a more cautious note. They have played 1 match so far, losing 0-1 at home and failing to score. Defensively, they have conceded just a single goal, but the lack of attacking output and the defeat leave them in the lower part of the table ahead of this trip to Bergamo. The early pattern hints at a team still searching for balance in the final third.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical picture ahead of Atalanta vs Bologna on 31 August 2026 is nuanced. Across the last five meetings, the head-to-head record is level at two wins each and one draw, but Atalanta lead 5-3 on aggregate goals and have scored at least once in every game of this sequence. The venue split is particularly striking: in Bergamo, Bologna have managed two away wins from three, including the 1-0 success at New Balance Arena on 17 May 2026, while Atalanta have been more effective in Bologna, taking one win and one draw from two visits.

Overlaying this with the current 2026 Serie A form, Atalanta come into the match with an early-season win, goals on the board, and a top-six position, whereas Bologna are still chasing their first point and first goal. Historically, this fixture has been tight and often decided by fine margins, but the combination of Atalanta’s recent home scoring record in the league and Bologna’s mixed results in Bergamo suggests a slight statistical lean towards the hosts, even if past head-to-head evidence warns that Bologna remain a dangerous opponent away from home.

Atalanta vs Bologna H2H Statistics updated on 26 August 2026.