Atalanta vs Bologna Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Historical Context

Atalanta host Bologna at New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 31 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in Serie A Regular Season - 2. The home side opened the 2026 campaign with a win and sit 6th in the table with 3 points and a positive goal difference, while Bologna arrive in Bergamo in 16th place after starting their league season with a defeat. This clash adds another chapter to the Atalanta vs Bologna stats story in Italy’s top flight.

With Atalanta targeting the upper positions and currently listed in the “Play-offs” bracket, and Bologna looking to climb away from the lower reaches of the standings, the stakes are clear. Early-season momentum, confidence, and points are all on the line, and both teams know that direct rivals for European or mid-table spots can be separated by fine margins. Within this context, the Atalanta vs Bologna stats and historical record offer useful insight into how this fixture tends to play out.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Atalanta and Bologna across Serie A and Coppa Italia.

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. On 28 September 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 6 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna and Atalanta drew 1-1 after a goalless first half, underlining how tight this matchup can be in league play.

The balance shifted in Coppa Italia on 4 February 2025, when Atalanta and Bologna met in the 1/4 final at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Bologna edged a cagey cup tie 1-0, with the score 0-0 at half-time, knocking Atalanta out of the domestic cup and adding knockout context to the Atalanta vs Bologna timeline.

In Serie A 2024 season, Atalanta responded strongly. On 13 April 2025 in Regular Season - 32 at Gewiss Stadium, Atalanta beat Bologna 2-0, having already established a 2-0 lead by half-time. Moving into the 2025 Serie A campaign, the away side continued to enjoy success: on 7 January 2026 in Regular Season - 19 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Atalanta won 2-0 away, leading 1-0 at the break. The most recent meeting on 17 May 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 37 saw Bologna strike back at New Balance Arena, winning 1-0 after a 0-0 first half. Overall, the Atalanta vs Bologna timeline highlights a series of low-scoring, tactically controlled contests with momentum alternating between the clubs.

Atalanta vs Bologna Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head record is finely balanced, with both sides having enjoyed important wins in different competitions and venues.

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 (Bergamo): 3 matches played here — Atalanta won 1 (as home side), Bologna won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
At Stadio Renato Dall'Ara (Bologna): 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 2026 Serie A season to date, Atalanta have started strongly. They have played 1 league match and won it, scoring 2 goals and conceding 1. At home, they are perfect so far with 1 win from 1, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. The early form line of “W” underlines a positive opening, with no failures to score and no clean sheets yet, suggesting an attack-minded approach balanced by some defensive vulnerability.

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

Last 5 Bologna Matches Results and Stats

Bologna’s 2026 Serie A season to date has begun with a setback. They have played 1 league match, losing it 1-0 at home, leaving them on 0 points with a goal difference of -1 and a form line of “L”. Offensively, Bologna have yet to score, averaging 0.0 goals per game, while conceding 1.0 on average. They have failed to score in their only outing and have no clean sheets, indicating early issues in attack that they will aim to correct in Bergamo.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Atalanta vs Bologna has been a tight and tactically nuanced fixture, with the last five meetings producing a perfectly balanced record of 2 wins each and 1 draw, and relatively few goals overall. Atalanta hold the edge in total goals scored and have been more effective away at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, while Bologna have surprisingly taken two wins from three trips to Bergamo, including a cup success and the most recent league encounter at New Balance Arena. Heading into the 31 August 2026 clash, Atalanta’s stronger early-season form, higher league position, and positive attacking numbers contrast with Bologna’s slow start and lack of goals, but the historical venue split warns that the visitors are capable of upsetting the odds in Bergamo. Overall, the trends lean slightly toward Atalanta, yet the head-to-head history suggests another closely contested Serie A meeting is likely.

Atalanta vs Bologna H2H Statistics updated on 26 August 2026.