Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
55' β C. De Ketelaere βN. Zalewski
56' β G. Raspadori βE. Elmas
β R. Piccoli βA. Dovbyk 60'
β J. Odgaard βR. Orsolini 60'
D. Tedesco 61'
68' β G. Scamacca βN. Krstovic
68' β Ederson βL. Samardzic
β E. Holm βN. Zortea 72'
β T. Pobega βM. Amondarain 72'
73' N. Krstovic
78' β S. Kolasinac βR. Bellanova
β R. Orsolini βN. Moro 80'
90'+6 L. Samardzic (N. Zalewski)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
Marco Carnesecchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Davide Zappacosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Odilon Kossounou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgio Scalvini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sead KolaΕ‘inac
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Midfielders
Mario PaΕ‘aliΔ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gianluca Gaetano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Γderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Charles De Ketelaere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Gianluca Scamacca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Giacomo Raspadori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Marco Sportiello 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Paolo Vismara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Relja ObriΔ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raoul Bellanova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazar SamardΕΎiΔ 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Eljif Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicola Zalewski 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
43
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Ibrahim Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Cassa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola KrstoviΔ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Εukasz Skorupski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Emil Holm 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Eivind Helland 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
TorbjΓΈrn Heggem 
MAGNET
128
Activity
128
Activity
124
Passes
4
Duels
Abdel Rahim 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tommaso Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Lewis Ferguson
MAGNET
130
Activity
130
Activity
123
Passes
7
Duels
Federico Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
NicolΓ² Cambiaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Roberto Piccoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
Massimo Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ukko Happonen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nadir Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Miranda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
NicolΓ² Casale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo De Silvestri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Theate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin VitΓk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Libra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Amondarain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Orsolini
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
80
Entry
Artem Dovbyk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | Atalanta | 0 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | New Balance Arena |
| 01/07/2026 | Bologna | 0 - 2 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 04/13/2025 | Atalanta | 2 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 02/04/2025 | Atalanta | 0 - 1 | Bologna | Coppa Italia | Gewiss Stadium |
| 09/28/2024 | Bologna | 1 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 03/03/2024 | Atalanta | 1 - 2 | Bologna | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 12/23/2023 | Bologna | 1 - 0 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 04/08/2023 | Atalanta | 0 - 2 | Bologna | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 01/09/2023 | Bologna | 1 - 2 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 03/20/2022 | Bologna | 0 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Atalanta Win
Bologna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +8
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Smash and Grab Masterclass Punishes Wasteful Visitors
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A textbook execution at the New Balance Arena proves that possessing the ball means absolutely nothing without a ruthless edge in the final third.
The Siege
Bologna arrived at the New Balance Arena with clear intent, turning the early exchanges into a remarkably one-sided affair. The visitors controlled possession seamlessly, holding 58% of the ball while peppering the hosts' penalty area. They generated an impressive 1.29 xG compared to a paltry 0.16 from the home side. Yet, the Balance of this tight contest hinged entirely on the spectacular heroics of Marco Carnesecchi. The Atalanta shot-stopper stood as an absolute wall against the onslaught, producing three crucial saves to keep his team breathing while unleashing 16 total shots. It was a classic display of bending without ever truly breaking, setting a fascinating stage for a dramatic second half where frustration began to mount for the dominant visitors.
Tactical Substitutions
With the Intensity visibly waning on the pitch and the visitors growing increasingly frustrated by their lack of cutting edge, the home side looked toward their bench for salvation. Enter N. Zalewski in the 55th minute, followed closely by L. Samardzic just over ten minutes later. These crucial tactical tweaks completely altered the Stakes of the encounter. Rather than continuing to capitulate under relentless pressure, the hosts slowly began to find dangerous pockets of space on the counter-attack. The match transformed into a highly tense waiting game, with the visitors desperately searching for a deserved breakthrough while simultaneously leaving themselves increasingly vulnerable at the back. It became a pure tactical chess match.
The Sucker Punch
The ultimate blow finally arrived right on the 90-minute mark, shattering hearts in the away end. A rapid, incisive transition saw the fresh legs of Zalewski slide a perfectly weighted assist into the path of his fellow substitute, Samardzic, who ruthlessly broke the deadlock. This late winner completely defied the underlying metrics of the game, delivering a massive Upset Factor given the overall flow of play. The smash-and-grab 1-0 victory propels the hosts to a flawless start to their domestic campaign, securing six points from two matches. Conversely, it leaves the frustrated visitors completely empty-handed, languishing near the bottom of the table after consecutive grueling defeats to open their season.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Marco Carnesecchi?
Carnesecchi didn't score; he was the goalkeeper making crucial saves. The dramatic 90th-minute winner was actually finished by substitute Lazar Samardzic.
How did substitute Marco Carnesecchi change the game?
Carnesecchi started the match in goal. It was substitutes N. Zalewski and L. Samardzic who truly changed the game, combining for the late winner.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Season Footing at New Balance Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. An early-season reality check where Atalanta can cement their ambitions, while Bologna desperately aim to stop a rut before it even begins.
The Setup
Atalanta started their campaign with a victory, bringing a formidable Form rating into this clash. Bologna, on the other hand, stumbled poorly out of the gate. With this being only matchday two, the Stakes remain modest as the league standings have yet to settle. However, the presence of high-end Stars on the pitch promises genuine quality. The competitive Balance heavily tilts towards the hosts, who look far more cohesive early on.
Key Battle
Giacomo Raspadori looks extremely sharp for the hosts. He faces a stern test against Bologna midfield dynamo Lewis Ferguson. Raspadoriβs intelligent movement in the final third will constantly force Ferguson to drop deep, ultimately dictating the tempo of this entire encounter.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable home win. Atalanta will dominate possession and ruthlessly exploit Bologna's apparent defensive gaps. Look for a clean two-goal margin as the hosts easily control the midfield battle.