Atalanta vs Cagliari Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

Atalanta host Cagliari at New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in Serie A Regular Season - 4. The fixture brings together two sides who have started the 2026 campaign with contrasting profiles: Atalanta are already showing strong home form, while Cagliari are trying to balance an early mix of results. For anyone looking into Atalanta vs Cagliari stats, this match offers a clear test of Atalanta’s home strength against Cagliari’s capacity to compete on the road.

In the current Serie A standings, Atalanta sit 8th with 6 points from 3 matches, winning twice and losing once, with a positive goal difference of +1 (4 scored, 3 conceded). They have been perfect at home so far, winning both home games with 3 goals scored and only 1 conceded. Cagliari are 11th with 3 points from 2 matches, having one win and one loss with a neutral goal difference (1 scored, 1 conceded). The stakes are clear: Atalanta can consolidate a top-half push with another home victory, while Cagliari aim to climb the table by taking points off a strong home side.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent head-to-head series that has been competitive, with both Atalanta and Cagliari taking points off each other in Serie A.

Previous meetings: 5
Atalanta wins: 2
Draws: 1
Cagliari wins: 2

Atalanta vs Cagliari Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Atalanta vs Cagliari timeline from the available matches, the rivalry in Serie A has swung back and forth in recent seasons. On 7 April 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 31 at Unipol Domus, Cagliari, playing at home, edged a 2-1 win after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. That result underlined Cagliari’s ability to trouble Atalanta on Sardinian soil.

The following season, on 14 December 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 16, again at Unipol Domus, Atalanta responded with a 1-0 away victory after a goalless first half. That narrow win showed Atalanta could manage a tight game away from Bergamo and flip the narrative of the previous Cagliari home success.

The most recent sequence further illustrates the balance. On 15 February 2025 in Serie A Regular Season - 25 at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Atalanta and Cagliari played out a 0-0 draw, with both halves ending goalless. Then, on 13 December 2025 in Serie A Regular Season - 15 at New Balance Arena, Atalanta took a 2-1 home win after leading 1-0 at half-time, reinforcing their home edge. Finally, on 27 April 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 34 at Unipol Domus, Cagliari prevailed 3-2 in a high-scoring contest that was 2-2 at the break. Taken together, this Atalanta vs Cagliari timeline highlights how home advantage has often mattered, but not decisively enough to prevent away wins in key fixtures.

Atalanta vs Cagliari Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers point to a finely balanced matchup, with both sides having enjoyed success and neither dominating the series.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Atalanta 6 - 6 Cagliari
Average Goals per Match: Atalanta 1.20 vs Cagliari 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

At Atalanta's stadium: 2 matches played here — Atalanta won 1 (as home side), Cagliari won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
At Cagliari's stadium: 3 matches played here — Cagliari won 2 (as home side), Atalanta won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Atalanta vs Cagliari Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Atalanta vs Cagliari last results in recent competitive fixtures:

27 April 2026: Cagliari 3-2 Atalanta (Half-time: 2-2) – Serie A Regular Season - 34
13 December 2025: Atalanta 2-1 Cagliari (Half-time: 1-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 15
15 February 2025: Atalanta 0-0 Cagliari (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 25
14 December 2024: Cagliari 0-1 Atalanta (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 16
7 April 2024: Cagliari 2-1 Atalanta (Half-time: 1-1) – Serie A Regular Season - 31

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Atalanta Matches Results and Stats

For Atalanta, the available numbers are season to date in Serie A 2026, and they point to a side in generally strong form, especially at home. Across 3 league fixtures, Atalanta have 2 wins and 1 defeat, with 4 goals scored and 3 conceded. At New Balance Arena they have been efficient, winning both home matches with 3 goals for and only 1 against, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per home game. They have yet to draw this season and have not failed to score in any league match, underlining a consistent attacking output, while recording one clean sheet. The overall form line of two consecutive wins followed by a loss (or vice versa depending on sequence) is captured by their form string “WWL”/“LWW” across the datasets, but the key takeaway is a strong home platform.

Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Cagliari Matches Results and Stats

Cagliari’s form, also based on season to date in Serie A 2026, is more mixed but still competitive. In 2 league games, they have 1 win and 1 loss, scoring 1 goal and conceding 1. Their away record is a positive sign: one away match, one win, with a 1-0 scoreline that delivered both three points and a clean sheet. At home, however, they have lost 0-1, failing to score and conceding once. The averages reflect a low-scoring profile so far, with 0.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match overall. The form string “WL” encapsulates a team that has shown resilience on the road but still needs to find greater attacking consistency.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the head-to-head record and current-season form suggest a finely balanced but context-dependent contest. Historically, Atalanta vs Cagliari stats show an even split over the five most recent meetings, with 2 wins each and 1 draw, and an identical goal tally of 6-6. Venue patterns matter: Atalanta have been difficult to beat at home in this series and are currently perfect at New Balance Arena in Serie A 2026, while Cagliari have often been strong at Unipol Domus but now face the challenge of reproducing their recent away solidity in Bergamo. With Atalanta’s higher league position, stronger home numbers, and slight edge in the home head-to-head record set against Cagliari’s proven ability to win both home and away in this fixture list, the trends lean marginally towards the hosts, but the historical data warns against underestimating Cagliari’s capacity to disrupt expectations.

Atalanta vs Cagliari H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.