Serie A Regular Season - 24
Atalanta 2 - 1 FT Cremonese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' N. Krstovic (G. Raspadori)
25' D. Zappacosta (M. Pasalic)
↓ F. Ceccherini ↑F. Terracciano 40'
HT
↓ F. Bonazzoli ↑M. Djuric 46'
49' S. Kolasinac
59' ↓ D. Zappacosta ↑R. Bellanova
59' ↓ S. Kolasinac ↑O. Kossounou
↓ A. Grassi ↑M. Payero 63'
↓ J. Vardy ↑A. Sanabria 63'
70' ↓ N. Zalewski ↑L. Bernasconi
70' ↓ L. Samardzic ↑K. Sulemana
78' ↓ G. Raspadori ↑Y. Musah
82' O. Kossounou
↓ T. Barbieri ↑A. Zerbin 84'
90'+1 B. Djimsiti
M. Thorsby (S. Luperto) 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
Marco Carnesecchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Giorgio Scalvini 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
85%
Duel Win %
Berat Djimsiti 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Sead Kolašinac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Midfielders
Davide Zappacosta 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mario Pašalić 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Éderson 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
53
Passes
16
Duels
Nicola Zalewski
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Lazar Samardžić
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Giacomo Raspadori
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Nikola Krstović 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Francesco Rossi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marco Sportiello
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Odilon Kossounou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raoul Bellanova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mitchel Bakker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Hien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yunus Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kamaldeen Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gianluca Scamacca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
Emil Audero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Federico Ceccherini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
40
Entry
Federico Baschirotto 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Sebastiano Luperto
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Tommaso Barbieri
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Morten Thorsby 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
Alberto Grassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Youssef Maleh
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Giuseppe Pezzella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Federico Bonazzoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jamie Vardy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Lapo Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marco Silvestri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Filippo Terracciano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Pavesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romano Floriani Mussolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Payero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Milan Đurić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Zerbin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Faris Moumbagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/10/2025 | Cremonese | 1 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 01/04/2023 | Cremonese | 1 - 3 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 11/09/2022 | Atalanta | 1 - 1 | Cremonese | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 13/08/2016 | Atalanta | 3 - 0 | Cremonese | Coppa Italia | Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia |
Atalanta Win
Cremonese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +38
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 24 GD: +21
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 24 GD: +11
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -18
P: 24 GD: -14
P: 24 GD: -8
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 24 GD: -16
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -21
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: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
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
Dominance and Drama at New Balance Arena
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Atalanta’s overwhelming superiority for much of the match nearly evaporated during a chaotic injury-time sequence that kept the home fans on edge until the very end.
The Early Blitz
From the outset at New Balance Arena, Atalanta signaled their intent with a relentless offensive display, recording an Intensity score of 9.3. The deadlock was broken in the 13th minute when N. Krstovic clinicaly finished a chance provided by Raspadori. The hosts controlled possession (57%) and dictated the tempo, forcing the visitors to drop deep into their own half. The pressure told again in the 25th minute as Davide Zappacosta surged forward to double the lead, finishing off a move involving Mario Pasalic. With 29 total shots throughout the match, the Bergamo side looked set for a comfortable afternoon, leaving the Upset Factor at a flat zero during the opening hour.
Tactical Control and Missed Chances
The middle period of the match was defined by Atalanta’s structural Balance, anchored by a stellar performance from Giorgio Scalvini. His ability to read the game and snuff out potential counter-attacks allowed Nicola Zalewski to operate freely on the flanks, creating four key passes. Despite earning 13 corners and sustaining wave after wave of pressure, the third goal remained elusive. Cremonese struggled to maintain any rhythm, as their defensive line, led by S. Luperto, was forced into desperate blocks and last-ditch clearances to keep the scoreline respectable while facing a barrage of shots from inside the penalty area.
A Grandstand Finish
Just as the match seemed to be winding down, the Stakes were heightened by a dramatic turn of events in stoppage time. In the 91st minute, a goal by Djimsiti was chalked off following a VAR review for offside, a decision that gave the visitors a glimmer of hope. Moments later, in the 94th minute, that hope materialized as M. Thorsby climbed highest to head home a cross, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The final whistle brought a sense of relief to the home dugout, as Atalanta secured three essential points to boost their European aspirations, while Cremonese were left to rue a performance that only sparked into life in the dying seconds.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer of the match?
Giorgio Scalvini and Davide Zappacosta were the top performers, both earning a 7.9 rating for their crucial contributions at both ends.
How did the VAR decision affect the game?
The VAR disallowed Djimsiti's 91st-minute goal for offside, which preceded Thorsby's late goal and created a high-tension finish.
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.
Tactical Dominance Expected at New Balance Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A mismatch on paper suggests Atalanta will dictate every chapter of this encounter against a disjointed Cremonese side.
The Setup
As Serie A reaches Round 24, Atalanta look to exploit a significant gap in quality. Playing at the New Balance Arena, the hosts boast a Form rating of 4.7, anchored by a five-match unbeaten run (DWDWW). Conversely, Cremonese arrive with a Form profile that signals distress (LLDLD), lingering in 15th place. While the Stakes are calculated at a modest 4.0, the presence of high-caliber Stars (8.2) like A. Lookman and Éderson gives the home side a massive 70.7% win probability.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on unit efficiency versus individual resistance. Atalanta's high-pressing midfield will attempt to bypass the visitors' defensive lines through the creative vision of Charles De Ketelaere. Cremonese's primary hope lies in the hands of goalkeeper Emil Audero, who matches his counterpart Marco Carnesecchi with 21 saves recently. However, with a Balance score of 6.2, the structural integrity of the away side's backline will be tested relentlessly by the movement of the Orobici front three.
Our Prediction
The match is likely to follow a predictable script: Atalanta controlling possession and territory from the first whistle. Despite Cremonese's attempts to stay compact, the sheer volume of chances created by the home side will eventually break the deadlock. We expect a professional performance resulting in a 2-0 victory for Atalanta, as they utilize their superior depth to see out a comfortable evening.