Atalanta
Bologna
Atalanta host Bologna in Serie A's second round on 31 August at the Bergamo stadium. The hosts have established themselves as a defensively solid unit at home, restricting visiting teams to no more than one goal in nine of their last ten Serie A matches. Bologna face a challenging away fixture after opening their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Lazio, failing to find the net in that encounter. While it remains early in the season to draw firm conclusions, the visitors lack immediate evidence of high-scoring potential in difficult away conditions.
Form and Head-to-Head
Atalanta's home record shows six wins, two draws, and two losses over their last ten matches, averaging 1.51 goals for and 0.86 against. Bologna's away form presents a more mixed picture with four wins, two draws, and four losses, averaging 1.33 goals for and 1.70 against. The historical head-to-head record between these sides is evenly contested, with both teams claiming victories and draws across their recent meetings.
Best Bet
Bologna's individual total under 1.5 goals represents the primary selection. Atalanta's defensive strength at home makes it unlikely the visitors will score twice, which is what would be needed to lose this bet. One goal results in a push, further reducing risk. While Bologna possess attacking talent including Orsolini, Piccoli, and Bernardeski, converting opportunities in this away fixture remains a significant challenge. The odds available include 1Win at 3.55 for the draw and Mostbet at 3.95 for an away win, should alternative selections be considered.
Odds to Watch
Atalanta's home win is widely available across partners, with 1xBet offering 1.95, Melbet at 1.88, 1Win at 1.87, and Mostbet at 1.88. The draw is priced at 3.74 with 1xBet, 3.56 with both Melbet and Mostbet, and 3.55 with 1Win. Bologna's away victory ranges from 4.14 at Melbet to 4.25 at 1xBet, with 1Win at 3.90 and Mostbet at 3.95. Bettors should compare these figures across operators to identify the most favourable terms for their chosen selection.
