Atalanta look to extend their perfect start under Maurizio Sarri as they host Bologna in Serie A.La Dea opened the season with a 2-1 win over Sassuolo and followed it up by securing UEFA Conference League qualification in midweek against Hapoel Tel Aviv, giving them three straight competitive games unbeaten. Sarri now bids to become the club's first manager since 1949 to win his first two league games in charge.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922055##Bologna arrive wounded but dangerous. Domenico Tedesco's side lost 1-0 to Lazio on opening day despite firing 14 shots, and have extra rest with no European football this season.That could be key, as Bologna finished last season with the strongest away record in their last seven trips, winning six, including a 1-0 victory at Atalanta in May.Kick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 31st August 2026Venue: Gewiss Stadium, BergamoGroup: Serie A – Matchday 2Current standings: Atalanta 9th (3 pts), Bologna 14th (0 pts)Watch out Cagliari, Lautaro is coming!Qualification implications: Early Serie A points – Atalanta aiming for back-to-back home wins for the first time since February and a European push; Bologna seeking first points of the season.Form GuideAtalanta: ✅ Win vs Hapoel Tel Aviv 1-0 ✅ Win vs Sassuolo 2-1 ➖ Draw vs Hapoel Tel Aviv 0-0 ✅ Win vs Athletic Bilbao 1-0 ✅ Win vs Schalke 3-0Bologna: ❌ Loss vs Lazio 0-1 ❌ Loss vs Brighton 0-1 ❌ Loss vs Pisa 1-4 ✅ Win vs Cambuur 3-1 ✅ Win vs Cambuur 3-1Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Bologna 1-0 Atalanta (17 May 2026 – Serie A)Atalanta 2-0 Bologna (07 Jan 2026 – Serie A)Atalanta 2-0 Bologna (13 Apr 2025 – Serie A)Bologna 1-0 Atalanta (04 Feb 2025 – Coppa Italia)Bologna 1-1 Atalanta (28 Sep 2024 – Serie A)##NAJAVA_MECA_9922035##Team NewsAtalanta:❌ Isak Hien – Injury (out).❌ Thomas Kristensen – Injury.❌ Honest Ahanor – Injury.❌ Kamaldeen Sulemana – Injury.Bologna: ❌ Nicolò Casale – Missed opener, injury doubt.🟢 Rest of squad available after extra preparation time.Amorim starts the season with two straight winsCity calls for Alvarez, ‘the Spider’ is back at trainingPlayer to Watch: Nikola Krstović (Atalanta)Nikola Krstović came off the bench to net Atalanta’s winner against Sassuolo last week.No player has scored more Serie A goals as a substitute since the start of last season than Krstović (4), and he was on target twice against Bologna last term.Bologna’s dangerman is Riccardo Orsolini, who scored the only goal in this fixture last season. Three of his four H2H strikes came after half-time, and 68% of his 75 Serie A goals have come in the second half, making him a threat late on.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Draw or Bologna – Double Chance🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Under 2.5 Goals🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Bologna to Win 1-0Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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