Atalanta vs Cremonese: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 9 February 2026
One of the key clashes of the latest Serie A round will take place on Monday at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, where Atalanta host Cremonese. The home side continue their pursuit of the league leaders, while the visitors are sinking deeper into a prolonged crisis and are edging dangerously close to the relegation zone. Here’s a bet suggestion on the outcome of this fixture with strong winning potential.
Match preview
Atalanta are enjoying a confident domestic campaign and remain unbeaten in Serie A in 2026. The team consistently picks up points: a recent 4-0 demolition of Parma and a goalless draw with Como helped them maintain a comfortable gap from their rivals. Notably, a commanding 3-0 win over Juventus in the Coppa Italia boosted their confidence and showcased the Bergamaschi’s current level.
However, Palladino will have to do without two key players – De Roon and the young Aanor, who had firmly secured a starting spot, are both suspended. Nevertheless, Atalanta’s squad depth allows them to compensate for these losses, especially given their impressive defensive solidity. At home, the team hasn’t conceded in four consecutive matches across all competitions.
Cremonese are enduring a tough spell and haven’t won in over two months. After a promising start to the season, the team’s form collapsed, collecting just three points from the last nine rounds – seriously damaging their league position. A 0-2 home defeat to Inter only highlighted their systemic issues, especially in attack.
Despite active transfer business, the impact has yet to be felt. The team has virtually stopped scoring and hasn’t found the net away from home since early December. Given these circumstances, the trip to Bergamo looks like a daunting challenge, and even a draw would be a massive result for the visitors.
Probable line-ups
- Atalanta: Carnesecchi, Hien, Djimsiti, Scalvini, Bernasconi, Ederson, Pasalic, Zappacosta, Zalewski, De Ketelaere, Scamacca.
- Cremonese: Audero, Terracciano, Baschirotto, Luperto, Barbieri, Zerbin, Grassi, Thorsby, Pezzella, Bonazzoli, Vardy.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Atalanta have conceded just one goal in their last seven matches in Serie A and Coppa Italia.
- Cremonese are winless in their last nine Serie A fixtures.
- Cremonese have failed to score in their last four away matches.
Prediction
The difference in current form and quality is simply too stark. Atalanta are rock solid at the back, confident at home, and routinely punish teams from the bottom half of the table. Cremonese, on the other hand, are struggling badly for goals and are unlikely to put up much of a fight in Bergamo.
