Atalanta vs Bologna Stats: Head-to-head Record Before August 31 Match

Atalanta host Bologna at New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 31 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in the Serie A Regular Season - 2. Both sides are looking to position themselves early in the 2026 campaign, with Atalanta starting the season strongly and Bologna aiming to respond after an opening setback. This fixture adds another chapter to the Atalanta vs Bologna stats narrative in Italy’s top flight.

In the current Serie A standings, Atalanta sit 6th with 3 points from one match, having scored 2 goals and conceded 1, and winning their only home game so far. Bologna are 16th, still without a point after a home defeat, scoring 0 and conceding 1. The stakes are clear: Atalanta want to consolidate a positive start, while Bologna need to avoid slipping further down the table, making this a significant early-season test in the context of Serie A.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Atalanta and Bologna across league and cup 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 from the available fixtures, the rivalry has swung back and forth in recent seasons across Serie A and Coppa Italia. The balance in results underlines how finely poised this matchup has become.

On 28 September 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 6 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, the sides shared the points in a 1-1 draw, with Bologna as the home team and Atalanta as the visitors. That stalemate set the tone for a sequence of tight encounters. In the Coppa Italia 1/4 final on 4 February 2025 at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Atalanta hosted Bologna but were edged out 0-1, with the visitors progressing thanks to a narrow win in a knockout setting.

The league meetings in the 2024 and 2025 Serie A seasons continued the pattern. On 13 April 2025 in Serie A Regular Season - 32 at Gewiss Stadium, Atalanta defeated Bologna 2-0, asserting home advantage with a clean sheet. Earlier in that same Serie A season, on 7 January 2026 in Regular Season - 19 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna hosted Atalanta but lost 0-2, giving Atalanta a strong away victory in Emilia-Romagna. Most recently, on 17 May 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 37 at New Balance Arena in Bergamo, Atalanta were at home but fell 0-1 to Bologna, a result that rebalanced the head-to-head and underlined Bologna’s ability to win in Bergamo. Together, these matches define the current Atalanta vs Bologna timeline: alternating wins, a cup upset, and only one draw, emphasizing how rarely this fixture finishes level.

Atalanta vs Bologna Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head breakdown highlights how closely matched these two sides have been in terms of goals and results.

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 New Balance Arena / Gewiss Stadium (Atalanta home): 3 matches played here — Atalanta won 1 (as home side), Bologna won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
At Stadio Renato Dall'Ara (Bologna home): 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 current Serie A 2026 season to date, Atalanta have started strongly. They have played 1 match, winning it, with 2 goals scored and 1 conceded. That victory came at home, reinforcing their reputation in Bergamo. The side has yet to keep a clean sheet this season but has also not failed to score, indicating an attacking approach that carries some defensive risk.

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

Last 5 Bologna Matches Results and Stats

In the 2026 Serie A season to date, Bologna have had a more difficult opening. They have played 1 match and lost it, conceding 1 goal and failing to score. That defeat came at home, leaving them with no points and an early need to respond. Bologna have yet to record a clean sheet and have already registered one match without scoring, underlining the importance of improving both ends of the pitch ahead of the trip to Bergamo.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical picture for Atalanta vs Bologna is finely balanced: 5 recent competitive meetings have produced 2 wins each and 1 draw, with Atalanta holding a narrow edge in total goals (5-3). Venue patterns are notable: Bologna have managed 2 wins in 3 away trips to Bergamo, while Atalanta have been the more effective travellers to Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, taking 1 win and 1 draw from 2 matches. Coming into this 31 August 2026 clash, Atalanta have the stronger early-season form and a positive goal difference, while Bologna are under pressure after an opening defeat but can draw confidence from their most recent 0-1 victory at New Balance Arena. Overall, the stats suggest a closely contested fixture, with Atalanta’s current momentum set against Bologna’s proven ability to take results in Bergamo.

Atalanta vs Bologna H2H Statistics updated on 26 August 2026.