Atalanta vs Cagliari Stats: Head-to-head Record and Recent Meetings
Atalanta host Cagliari at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in Serie A Regular Season - 4. The match brings together a home side that has started the 2026 campaign with 2 wins from 3 and a positive goal difference, against visitors who have split their opening two fixtures with one win and one defeat. For anyone studying Atalanta vs Cagliari stats, this fixture offers a clear contrast between a strong home record and a more conservative, low-scoring away profile.
In the current Serie A standings, Atalanta sit 8th with 6 points from 3 matches, having won both of their home games so far. Cagliari are 11th with 3 points from 2 matches, built on a solid defensive base with just one goal conceded. With Atalanta already showing attacking intent (4 goals scored) and Cagliari keeping one clean sheet in two outings, the stakes are high: Atalanta aim to consolidate a top-half push at New Balance Arena, while Cagliari look to disrupt that momentum and climb the table. This context frames the Atalanta vs Cagliari stats as a key reference point ahead of kick-off.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Atalanta and Cagliari in Serie A.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Atalanta wins: 2
- Draws: 1
- Cagliari wins: 2
Atalanta vs Cagliari Timeline & Historical Context
The Atalanta vs Cagliari timeline in recent Serie A seasons highlights how evenly balanced this fixture has been. Across the five most recent league meetings, both sides have claimed two victories each, with one draw, and several matches decided by a single goal. There is no dominant trend, which underlines why this encounter in Bergamo is being viewed as a potentially pivotal early-season test for both clubs.
On 7 April 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 31 at Unipol Domus, Cagliari edged Atalanta 2-1 after a 1-1 half-time score, setting the tone for a competitive sequence of games. That result was followed by a 1-0 away win for Atalanta at Unipol Domus on 14 December 2024 in Regular Season - 16, showing the visitors’ ability to grind out narrow victories on Sardinian soil. The balance continued in Bergamo: on 15 February 2025 at Gewiss Stadium in Regular Season - 25, the sides played out a 0-0 draw, underlining how tight and tactical this matchup can become.
The 2025-2026 Serie A campaign added further twists to the Atalanta vs Cagliari timeline. On 13 December 2025 at New Balance Arena in Regular Season - 15, Atalanta won 2-1 after leading 1-0 at half-time, reasserting their strength at home. Then, on 27 April 2026 at Unipol Domus in Regular Season - 34, Cagliari claimed a 3-2 home win in a high-scoring contest that was 2-2 at the break. This sequence of alternating home and away successes, combined with the solitary goalless draw, confirms that recent history offers no clear long-term dominance from either side.
Atalanta vs Cagliari Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers underline how finely balanced this pairing has been in the latest Serie A clashes.
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 the 2026 Serie A season to date, Atalanta have played 3 matches and built a strong platform, especially at home. They have won both of their home fixtures and lost only once away, scoring 4 goals and conceding 3. Offensively, they average 1.3 goals per game overall, with 1.5 at home, while defensively they allow 1.0 goal per match. One clean sheet and no games without scoring suggest a proactive, front-foot approach that aligns with their solid home form at New Balance Arena.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1
Last 5 Cagliari Matches Results and Stats
Cagliari’s season to date in Serie A 2026 consists of 2 matches, reflecting a compact and disciplined profile. They have 1 win and 1 defeat, with a 0-1 home loss offset by a 0-1 away victory. Overall, they have scored 1 goal and conceded 1, averaging 0.5 goals for and 0.5 against per match. One clean sheet and one game without scoring underline a cautious style, with defensive solidity particularly evident in their away performance so far.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 1
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across the most recent five Serie A meetings, Atalanta and Cagliari are level on wins and goals, with a 2-1-2 record and a 6-6 aggregate score. The venue split, however, gives Atalanta a slight edge at home: unbeaten in Bergamo in this sample with one win and one draw, while Cagliari have been more effective in Sardinia, taking two of three at Unipol Domus. Heading into the 12 September 2026 clash, Atalanta’s perfect home record this season and higher scoring rate contrast with Cagliari’s low-scoring but defensively sound start. History points to a competitive fixture in which Atalanta’s home strength and attacking numbers are balanced by Cagliari’s proven ability to keep games tight, making the statistical trends lean marginally toward the hosts without ruling out another close contest.
Atalanta vs Cagliari H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.
