Serie A Regular Season - 30
Atalanta 1 - 0 FT Hellas Verona
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Edmundsson 16'
37' D. Zappacosta
HT
↓ M. Frese ↑D. Oyegoke 46'
N. Valentini 54'
R. Gagliardini 63'
63' ↓ N. Zalewski ↑G. Raspadori
63' ↓ Ederson ↑M. Pasalic
↓ R. Gagliardini ↑Al Musrati 66'
↓ A. Harroui ↑T. Suslov 66'
76' ↓ S. Kolasinac ↑I. Hien
76' ↓ C. De Ketelaere ↑Y. Musah
↓ K. Bowie ↑A. Sarr 78'
83' I. Hien
↓ J. Akpa Akpro ↑A. Bernede 85'
88' ↓ M. De Roon ↑L. Samardzic
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
Marco Carnesecchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Giorgio Scalvini 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Berat Djimsiti 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
74
Passes
12
Duels
Sead Kolašinac 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Davide Zappacosta 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
Marten de Roon
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
69
Passes
13
Duels
Éderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Lorenzo Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Charles De Ketelaere
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
48
Passes
12
Duels
Nicola Zalewski 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nikola Krstović
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
31
Passes
18
Duels
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Honest Ahanor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raoul Bellanova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Pašalić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yunus Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazar Samardžić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giacomo Raspadori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kamaldeen Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hellas Verona
Goalkeepers
Lorenzo Montipò
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Victor Nelsson
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Andrias Edmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Valentini
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Rafik Belghali 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Roberto Gagliardini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Abdou Harroui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Martin Frese 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Forwards
Kieron Bowie
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Gift Orban
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Giacomo Toniolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Simone Perilli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Oyegoke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pol Lirola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tobias Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fallou Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mutassim Al-Musrati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomáš Suslov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Bernede
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheikh Niasse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amin Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2025 | Hellas Verona | 3 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 02/08/2025 | Verona | 0 - 5 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 10/26/2024 | Atalanta | 6 - 1 | Verona | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 04/15/2024 | Atalanta | 2 - 2 | Verona | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 09/27/2023 | Verona | 0 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 05/20/2023 | Atalanta | 3 - 1 | Verona | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
12/06/2025
Atalanta Win
Hellas Verona Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +42
P: 30 GD: +24
P: 30 GD: +16
P: 30 GD: +31
P: 30 GD: +23
P: 30 GD: +17
P: 30 GD: +14
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: +2
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -17
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -30
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +49
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: +28
P: 33 GD: +29
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +16
P: 33 GD: +3
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 33 GD: -17
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -16
P: 33 GD: -7
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -24
P: 33 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Zappacosta Strike Deepens Verona's Relegation Despair
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. Atalanta ground out a crucial victory to sustain their upper-table ambitions, leaving a spirited Verona staring into the abyss of relegation.
Opening Act
Atalanta set the tempo immediately at the New Balance Arena, establishing a firm grip on the proceedings. They dominated possession, holding the ball for 60% of the game and forcing Verona into a resilient low block. The Intensity was palpable right from the opening whistle as the visitors fought desperately for crucial survival points in their relegation battle. Despite the home side's clear territorial advantage and slick passing rhythm, Verona looked surprisingly dangerous on the counter-attack. Charles De Ketelaere orchestrated the attacking sequences for the hosts, pulling strings in the final third with excellent vision. The first half-hour developed into a fascinating tactical chess match. Verona willingly absorbed the sustained pressure, defending in numbers and hoping to exploit the spaces left behind by Atalanta's advanced fullbacks.
The Pivot
The decisive breakthrough finally arrived in the 37th minute to alter the complexion of the match entirely. The Balance shifted completely toward the hosts when D. Zappacosta found the back of the net with a crucial strike. It was a moment of sheer quality that ruthlessly punctured Verona's stubborn defensive resistance. Both teams ended up registering 12 shots apiece in a surprisingly open and expansive contest. However, the hosts simply possessed the clinical edge when it mattered most. Verona actually generated slightly higher offensive metrics than Atalanta, highlighting their genuine threat, but poor finishing in the final third consistently let them down. Zappacosta's decisive finish ultimately stood as the definitive dividing line between the two sides, punishing Verona for their failure to convert promising situations.
Resolution
The second half saw Verona throw caution to the wind in search of an equalizer. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro delivered an outstanding midfield performance, battling tirelessly and disrupting plays to spark a late comeback. The Stakes were genuinely immense for the visitors, who find themselves marooned nine points from safety in the dark depths of the relegation zone. Atalanta managed the closing stages effectively, utilizing their 531 passes to take the sting out of the game. They successfully neutralized the Upset Factor with measured possession and disciplined defensive solidity. The final whistle confirmed a massive 1-0 win for Atalanta, keeping them firmly in the hunt for European spots while pushing a heartbroken Verona even closer to the grim reality of Serie B football next season.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Atalanta?
Davide Zappacosta scored the only goal of the match in the 37th minute to secure the victory.
Who was Verona's standout performer?
Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro put in an outstanding midfield display, battling hard and earning the top rating for the visitors.
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.
Relegation Desperation Meets European Ambition
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. A severe talent mismatch means this Serie A clash leans heavily toward the hosts, offering little intrigue for neutrals despite the visitors' fight for survival.
The Setup
Atalanta sit comfortably in seventh, chasing European spots, while Verona are rooted firmly to the bottom of the table. A stark lack of competitive Balance defines this March 22, 2026 encounter at the New Balance Arena. The hosts boast a solid Form rating, contrasting sharply with Verona's dismal run of four losses in their last five outings. While the Stakes are technically monumental for a relegation battle, the sheer gap in squad quality drastically lowers the overall appeal. However, an impressive Stars rating keeps things mildly engaging, driven by Lazar Samardžić and Nicola Zalewski thriving in the home midfield, while Lorenzo Montipò attempts heroics between the sticks for the visitors.
Key Battle
The defining clash pits the fluid home midfield against a highly vulnerable away back line. With Verona desperate to scrape points for their survival bid, their defensive unit must weather relentless waves of pressure from a heavily favored attacking setup. Expect a classic siege scenario.
Our Prediction
We expect Atalanta to dominate possession and easily break down a fragile visiting defense. A comfortable multi-goal home victory is inevitable, as the visitors simply lack the structural solidity to mount a meaningful resistance.