Bologna vs Atalanta: can Bologna end their poor run?
In Matchday 19 of the Italian Serie A, we are set for a clash between Bologna and Atalanta. The game will take place on Wednesday, January 7, with kick-off scheduled for 18:30 CET. I would like to propose a betting option for this fixture.
Bologna vs Atalanta: match facts and H2H
- Bologna have gone three matches without a win: one draw and two defeats.
- Only one of Bologna’s last five matches ended in victory.
- Atalanta have won four of their previous five matches.
- Bologna have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last ten matches.
- Bologna boast the fourth-best attack in Serie A, with 25 goals scored.
- Atalanta have won 28% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, while Bologna stand at 21%.
- In 29% of their matches this season, Bologna have scored in both halves.
- Atalanta defeated Bologna 2–0 in the previous head-to-head meeting.
Bologna vs Atalanta: match preview
Bologna and Atalanta are currently level with each other in the Serie A standings. The teams are separated by just one point, which makes this encounter extremely important for both sides.
Bologna currently have 26 points after 17 rounds. The team sit seventh in the table and trail the European qualification zone by only one point. The gap to fourth place stands at seven points. However, recent results have not been encouraging. Bologna are winless in three consecutive matches. In their latest Serie A outing, they lost 1–3 to Inter.
Atalanta are one position below Bologna. They have collected 25 points from 18 matches, but as we understand, the Bergamo side have played one game more. Therefore, even if Atalanta manage to win this match, they would move two points ahead of Bologna, albeit with an extra game played. Atalanta’s recent form has been strong. The team have won four of their last five matches. In their previous game, they edged Roma 1–0.
Probable line-ups
- Bologna: Ravaglia; Zortea, Heggem, Vitik, Miranda; Moro, Freuler; Orsolini, Fabbian, Cambiaghi; Castro
- Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Zalewski; De Ketelaere, Pasalic; Scamacca
Prediction
We are in for an intriguing contest between two teams sitting side by side in the table. The winner of this match will either move into seventh place or strengthen their grip on it. I suggest a bet on both teams to score in this game.
