Serie A Regular Season - 15
Atalanta 2 - 1 FT Cagliari
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' G. Scamacca (D. Zappacosta)
HT
55' ↓ B. Djimsiti ↑H. Ahanor
Juan Rodriguez 57'
↓ G. Borrelli ↑G. Gaetano 58'
↓ G. Zappa ↑M. Prati 58'
66' ↓ Ederson ↑Y. Musah
66' ↓ L. Bernasconi ↑N. Zalewski
↓ J. Rodriguez ↑R. Idrissi 66'
G. Gaetano (S. Esposito) 75'
Gianluca Gaetano 76'
79' ↓ O. Kossounou ↑M. Pasalic
79' ↓ D. Zappacosta ↑L. Samardzic
81' G. Scamacca
↓ S. Luperto ↑L. Pavoletti 88'
↓ M. Adopo ↑Z. Luvumbo 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
M. Carnesecchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. Kossounou 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
B. Djimsiti 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Kolasinac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Zappacosta 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
M. De Roon 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
76
Passes
8
Duels
Ederson
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
69
Passes
9
Duels
L. Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
C. De Ketelaere
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
A. Lookman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Scamacca 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
F. Rossi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Sportiello
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Scalvini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ahanor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Pasalic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Samardzic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Brescianini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Zalewski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Maldini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Krstovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cagliari
Goalkeepers
E. Caprile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
G. Zappa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
S. Luperto 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
35%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Midfielders
M. Palestra
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Adopo
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
27%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
A. Deiola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Folorunsho
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
A. Obert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
G. Borrelli
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Esposito 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
BENCH
G. Ciocci
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Radunovic
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Di Pardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pintus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Mazzitelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Gaetano
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
M. Prati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rog
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Liteta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kilicsoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Pavoletti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Luvumbo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/02/2025 | Atalanta | 0 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 14/12/2024 | Cagliari | 0 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 07/04/2024 | Cagliari | 2 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 24/09/2023 | Atalanta | 2 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 06/02/2022 | Atalanta | 1 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 06/11/2021 | Cagliari | 1 - 2 | Atalanta | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 14/02/2021 | Cagliari | 0 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Sardegna Arena |
| 14/01/2021 | Atalanta | 3 - 1 | Cagliari | Coppa Italia | Gewiss Stadium |
| 04/10/2020 | Atalanta | 5 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
Atalanta Win
Cagliari Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +20
P: 15 GD: +11
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 15 GD: +10
P: 15 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -11
P: 15 GD: -8
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: -8
P: 15 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Scamacca Double: Dea Edges Resilient Cagliari
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Scamacca’s predatory brace ensured Atalanta avoided a home disappointment, overcoming a resilient Cagliari side that nearly snatched a point through Gaetano’s late strike.
Opening Act: Early Dominance and the Opener
The New Balance Arena crackled with energy as Atalanta sought to reassert their dominance in the mid-table standings. From the outset, the home side controlled possession at 59%, forcing Cagliari into a deep defensive block. The breakthrough arrived early in the 11th minute when D. Zappacosta delivered a precise ball into the path of G. Scamacca, who finished with clinical precision. This early opener dictated the flow of the match, as the Bergamaschi looked to kill the game off quickly. An Intensity rating of 85 underscored the relentless pace set by the hosts, who pinned their opponents back with a high-pressing system that left little room for the visitors to breathe.
The Pivot: Caprile’s Heroics and a Super Sub
However, the narrative shifted as the match progressed, largely due to the heroic efforts of Elia Caprile in the visitors' goal. Caprile’s six saves kept the Balance of the contest intact, frustrating the likes of Éderson, who controlled the midfield with an outstanding performance. The turning point appeared to come in the 75th minute when substitute G. Gaetano, introduced to inject fresh life into the Sardinian attack, capitalized on a service from S. Esposito to level the score. It was a moment of pure opportunism that threatened to derail the hosts' evening and heighten the Stakes for an Atalanta side desperate to avoid another slip-up at home.
Resolution: Scamacca’s Decisive Second
Parity lasted only six minutes. Refusing to settle for a draw, the hosts surged forward once more, led by their indomitable number 90. In the 81st minute, G. Scamacca found the back of the net for a second time, restoring the lead and securing his brace. This decisive strike ensured that the Upset Factor remained at zero, as the favorites ultimately found a way through the Sardinian wall. The 2-1 victory provides a crucial morale boost for Atalanta, moving them further up the table. For Cagliari, despite the late scare they provided, the defeat leaves them in 15th place, still looking over their shoulders in a tightening battle for safety.
Key Questions
How did Gianluca Scamacca change the game?
Scamacca was the match-winner, scoring both goals. His clinical finishing in the 11th and 81st minutes ensured Atalanta secured the win despite Cagliari's equalizer.
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.
Stalemate at the New Balance Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. Atalanta must overcome a dismal home record to prevent a resilient Cagliari side from snatching a point in this mid-table encounter.
The Setup
Despite sitting 7th in Serie A, Atalanta have struggled significantly at the New Balance Arena, winning just two of their seven home fixtures this term. While their overall Form remains respectable, their inability to dominate on home soil has become a narrative that Cagliari will look to exploit. The visitors, currently 12th, arrive with a defensive Balance that has frustrated superior opponents. Although the Stars rating favors the hosts through creative forces like Éderson and A. Lookman, the low Stakes of this encounter might lead to a more cautious tactical approach from both managers.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the transition. Atalanta’s high-octane offensive rotations, often spearheaded by C. De Ketelaere, will clash with Cagliari’s disciplined low block. The away side has relied heavily on the heroics of goalkeeper Elia Caprile, whose shot-stopping ability could prove the equalizer against Atalanta’s superior firepower.
Our Prediction
Atalanta will likely control the ball and territory, but their recent history suggests a lack of clinical edge at home. Cagliari are adept at absorbing pressure and have the tools to strike on the counter. We anticipate a 1-1 draw, as Caprile thwarts the home side’s best efforts to secure a narrow victory.