Bologna (home)
- Two of Serie A’s most progressive coaches are doing battle on Wednesday when Bologna F.C. play host to Atalanta Bergamo and, depending on your point of view, either a chess match or a rollercoaster is expected.
- Vincenzo Italiano has been moulding Bologna F.C. in his image since taking over in June 2024.
- The 4-2-3-1 system plays out in a possession-based style with fluid shape-shifting and line-breaking rotations.
- The club’s high-press game is reminiscent of Italiano’s days at Spezia and Fiorentina, although there is more of a base to build from here.
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Recent form (last five):
- Bologna have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five in all competitions (W2, D1, L2).
- The Rossoblu sit seventh in Serie A with 26 points from 16 games, but are only four points better off than Atalanta.
Atalanta (away)
- Atalanta Bergamo have won three and lost two of their last five in all competitions (W3, L2).
- Atalanta under Raffaele Palladino appears to have rediscovered the back-three, wing-back width and rapid transitions of the previous regime, but they still have some way to go before they are fully up to speed.
- Atalanta are tenth after 17 games.
Head-to-Head
- Atalanta Bergamo have failed to win on their last two visits to Bologna.
- Bologna have the head-to-head record over the last five clashes (W3, D1, L1).
Key Players
- Federico Bernardeschi has been in fine form for Bologna, scoring two of their last four goals in a five-game period.
- Gianluca Scamacca is Atalanta’s main man up front with five goals in 11 Serie A appearances, four of which have come in their last six.
Betting Insights
- Bologna are the slight favorites at 2.78, with Atalanta at 2.67 and the draw at 3.56.
- The Over 2.5 goals market is available at near-evens and looks a good bet here given the attacking intentions of both sides.
Prediction
Backing goals looks a sound approach to make here as Bologna have won four, drawn two and lost only two of their eight Serie A home games, scoring 11 times.
