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Atalanta vs Bologna: Serie A Match Preview

The Serie A clash at New Balance Arena in Bergamo brings Atalanta and Bologna together on 17 May 2026. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 37 round. Atalanta come in 7th on 58 points with a goal difference of 16, while Bologna sit 8th on 52 points with a goal difference of 2.

Atalanta & Bologna Availability

Atalanta face significant defensive absences.

  • L. Bernasconi (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • I. Hien (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension.
  • O. Kossounou (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
  • G. Scalvini (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
  • B. Djimsiti (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.

Bologna also have issues at the back and in attack.

  • K. Bonifazi (Inactive) is sidelined.
  • J. Lucumi (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension.
  • M. Vitik (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
  • N. Cambiaghi (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
  • N. Casale (Calf Injury) is doubtful.

Key attacking threats remain available: for Atalanta, N. Krstović (10 goals, 5 assists) and G. Scamacca (10 goals, 1 assist); for Bologna, R. Orsolini (9 goals, 1 assist).

Impact Summary

Both sides lose primarily defensive stability rather than attacking output. Atalanta’s back line is heavily depleted, while Bologna’s suspensions and injuries also hit their defensive rotation, but their main scorer Orsolini is available to lead the attack.

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