Serie A Gameweek 6

Atalanta 3 - 1 FT Venezia

New Balance Arena

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Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Italiano
Atalanta
3-1
Venezia
⚡ Intensity 86
⚖️ Balance 31
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Atalanta strike early, Venezia stay sunk.

Win Probability

  • Atalanta 61%
  • Draw 23%
  • Venezia 16%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Krstović Masterclass Leaves Winless Venezia Stranded

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. An explosive opening half-hour ensured the hosts climbed towards mid-table safety, leaving the visitors desperately searching for answers at the foot of the league.

Early Fireworks

The action at the New Balance Arena exploded into life immediately, setting a frantic pace that the struggling visitors simply could not handle. The hosts, Atalanta, dismantled a Venezia side rooted to the bottom of the table before they even had a moment to settle. In just the fourth minute, Franck Kessié drew first blood, slotting home effortlessly after a brilliant setup by the influential Nikola Krstović. Barely two minutes later, Krstović turned finisher himself, capitalising on a clever pass from Elif Elmas to double the advantage. This blistering two-goal sequence shattered the Balance of the match completely. The away side, shell-shocked and facing another daunting relegation battle, attempted to slow the tempo by holding onto the ball, but the early damage proved catastrophic to their pre-match game plan.

The Tipping Point

Just as the visitors seemed to find a semblance of composure, Krstović struck again at the half-hour mark, curling in a brilliant unassisted effort to make it three. The sheer Intensity of this fixture was remarkable, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery that eventually produced a staggering 41 shots and kept both goalkeepers incredibly busy with 10 combined saves. However, a crucial glimmer of hope arrived for the away side in the 37th minute. Substitute Richie Sagrado made an instant impact off the bench, delivering a precise pass for Antoine Hainaut to pull one back. This solitary goal sparked a massive shift in momentum. The visitors went on to dominate possession at 64%, peppering the opposition's box with 15 corner kicks and forcing the hosts to retreat entirely.

Seeing It Out

The second half transformed into a gritty tactical siege. Atalanta absorbed immense pressure, happy to concede territory while aggressively defending their two-goal cushion. With the Stakes incredibly high for a home side needing to distance themselves from the drop zone, they relied heavily on timely clearances and robust, often cynical tackling. The frustration of the relentless defensive shift eventually boiled over late in the match. In the 88th minute, a VAR review resulted in a card upgrade, sending Elmas off for a serious foul. Despite the late numerical disadvantage, the home defence held incredibly firm against the final barrage of crosses. Our verdict highlights a ruthless display of clinical finishing from the hosts, consigning their opponents to a fifth straight defeat and zero points.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Elif Elmas impact the match?

Arriving in the 89th minute, the dismissal forced the hosts to defend with ten men during stoppage time, though it occurred too late to alter the outcome.

What made N. Krstović the Man of the Match?

He delivered a lethal attacking masterclass, securing a brilliant brace and setting up the opening goal to completely dismantle the opposition's defence.

How did substitute N. Krstović change the game?

While he actually started the match, his impact was undeniable. He single-handedly tore the defence apart in the opening 30 minutes with two goals and an assist.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
36%
64%
Atalanta 36%
Venezia 64%
Shots
22
19
Atalanta 22
Venezia 19
Shots on Target
11
4
Atalanta 11
Venezia 4
Expected Goals (xG)
2.16
2.44
Atalanta 2.16
Venezia 2.44
Passes
331
578
Atalanta 331
Venezia 578
Corners
8
7
Atalanta 8
Venezia 7
Fouls
14
6
Atalanta 14
Venezia 6
Yellow Cards
0
2
Atalanta 0
Venezia 2
Red Cards
1
0
Atalanta 1
Venezia 0

Match Events

4' ⚽ Franck Kessié (Nikola Krstović)
6' ⚽ Nikola Krstović (Elif Elmas)
↓ Thierry Correia ↑Richie Sagrado 🔄 8'
Matias Moreno 🟨 18'
Antoine Hainaut (Richie Sagrado) ⚽ 37'
Juan Jesus 🟨 42'
HT
60' 🔄 ↓ Charles De Ketelaere ↑Lazar Samardzic
67' 🔄 ↓ Giorgio Scalvini ↑Sead Kolašinac
67' 🔄 ↓ Raoul Bellanova ↑Lorenzo Bernasconi
76' 🔄 ↓ Franck Kessié ↑Gianluca Gaetano
76' 🔄 ↓ Jonathan Rowe ↑Nicola Zalewski
↓ Akor Adams ↑Lion Lauberbach 🔄 83'
↓ Toma Bašić ↑Thorir Johann Helgason 🔄 83'
↓ Matias Moreno ↑Joël Schingtienne 🔄 83'
↓ Simon Sohm ↑Albion Rrahmani 🔄 87'
88' • Elif Elmas
89' 🟥 Elif Elmas
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Atalanta

Goalkeepers
Marco Carnesecchi
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Raoul Bellanova
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Thomas Kristensen
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Giorgio Scalvini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Davide Zappacosta
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Franck Kessié
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Éderson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles De Ketelaere
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Eljif Elmas
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.2
Rating
Jonathan Rowe
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Nikola Krstović
HITMAN
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
8.8
Rating
BENCH
Marco Sportiello
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Sonzogni
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Relja Obrić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sead Kolašinac
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicola Zalewski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazar Samardžić
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Mario Pašalić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javison Idele
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gianluca Gaetano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gianluca Scamacca
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giacomo Raspadori
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Venezia

Goalkeepers
Filip Stankovic
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Redouane Halhal
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Juan Jesus
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Matías Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Midfielders
Antoine Hainaut
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Kike Pérez
MAGNET
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
73
Passes
10
Duels
Simon Sohm
MAGNET
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
74
Passes
5
Duels
Toma Bašić
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Thierry Correia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
8
Entry
Forwards
John Yeboah
MAGNET
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
38
Passes
9
Duels
Akor Adams
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Lorenzo Montipò
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joel Schingtienne
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Gomes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ridgeciano Haps
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rufai Mohammed
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Richie Sagrado
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Toni Fernández
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Þórir Jóhann Helgason
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simone Panada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamine Dabo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Dagasso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lion Lauberbach
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kornel Lisman
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Albion Rrahmani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/01/2025 Atalanta 0 - 0 Venezia Serie A Gewiss Stadium
10/20/2024 Venezia 0 - 2 Atalanta Serie A Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo
04/23/2022 Venezia 1 - 3 Atalanta Serie A Stadio Pierluigi Penzo
01/12/2022 Atalanta 2 - 0 Venezia Coppa Italia Gewiss Stadium
11/30/2021 Atalanta 4 - 0 Venezia Serie A Gewiss Stadium
03/01/2025
Serie A Gewiss Stadium
10/20/2024
Serie A Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo
04/23/2022
Serie A Stadio Pierluigi Penzo
01/12/2022
Coppa Italia Gewiss Stadium
11/30/2021
Serie A Gewiss Stadium
Atalanta Win
Venezia Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 6 16 18 8 +10 WInter 3 - 0 Parma (10-10-2026)DAS Roma 2 - 2 Inter (19-09-2026)WInter 5 - 3 Udinese (14-09-2026)WInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)WCagliari 0 - 1 Inter (30-08-2026)
2 Lazio 6 16 11 4 +7 WLazio 3 - 1 Monza (11-10-2026)WVenezia 0 - 2 Lazio (19-09-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 AC Milan (12-09-2026)WUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)WLazio 1 - 0 Genoa (30-08-2026)
3 AS Roma 6 14 14 3 +11 DComo 0 - 0 AS Roma (11-10-2026)DAS Roma 2 - 2 Inter (19-09-2026)WTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (14-09-2026)WAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)WLecce 0 - 4 AS Roma (31-08-2026)
4 Cagliari 6 13 6 3 +3 DCagliari 1 - 1 Juventus (11-10-2026)WUdinese 0 - 1 Cagliari (19-09-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 2 Cagliari (12-09-2026)WCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)LCagliari 0 - 1 Inter (30-08-2026)
5 AC Milan 6 12 11 5 +6 DSassuolo 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-10-2026)WAC Milan 3 - 0 Lecce (20-09-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 AC Milan (12-09-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)WAC Milan 2 - 0 Venezia (28-08-2026)
6 Juventus 6 11 9 5 +4 DCagliari 1 - 1 Juventus (11-10-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Atalanta (20-09-2026)LSassuolo 3 - 2 Juventus (13-09-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (29-08-2026)
7 Como 6 11 9 6 +3 DComo 0 - 0 AS Roma (11-10-2026)LFrosinone 2 - 0 Como (20-09-2026)WComo 2 - 1 Parma (14-09-2026)WGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)WNapoli 1 - 2 Como (30-08-2026)
8 Napoli 6 10 10 6 +4 WNapoli 3 - 0 Frosinone (10-10-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Napoli (20-09-2026)WNapoli 1 - 0 Bologna (13-09-2026)LInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)LNapoli 1 - 2 Como (30-08-2026)
9 Frosinone 6 10 9 7 +2 LNapoli 3 - 0 Frosinone (10-10-2026)WFrosinone 2 - 0 Como (20-09-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Frosinone (12-09-2026)WFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)WFiorentina 0 - 3 Frosinone (29-08-2026)
10 Atalanta 6 9 8 8 0 WAtalanta 3 - 1 Venezia (12-10-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Atalanta (20-09-2026)LAtalanta 1 - 2 Cagliari (12-09-2026)LAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 0 Bologna (31-08-2026)
11 Sassuolo 6 8 10 10 0 DSassuolo 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-10-2026)LMonza 2 - 1 Sassuolo (18-09-2026)WSassuolo 3 - 2 Juventus (13-09-2026)DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Torino (29-08-2026)
12 Torino 6 7 7 9 -2 WTorino 2 - 1 Udinese (12-10-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 Torino (19-09-2026)LTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (14-09-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Torino (29-08-2026)
13 Lecce 6 6 6 12 -6 LLecce 1 - 2 Bologna (11-10-2026)LAC Milan 3 - 0 Lecce (20-09-2026)WLecce 3 - 2 Monza (13-09-2026)LCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)LLecce 0 - 4 AS Roma (31-08-2026)
14 Bologna 6 5 5 7 -2 WLecce 1 - 2 Bologna (11-10-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 Torino (19-09-2026)LNapoli 1 - 0 Bologna (13-09-2026)DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)LAtalanta 1 - 0 Bologna (31-08-2026)
15 Udinese 6 4 9 13 -4 LTorino 2 - 1 Udinese (12-10-2026)LUdinese 0 - 1 Cagliari (19-09-2026)LInter 5 - 3 Udinese (14-09-2026)LUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)WMonza 2 - 3 Udinese (29-08-2026)
16 Monza 6 4 9 15 -6 LLazio 3 - 1 Monza (11-10-2026)WMonza 2 - 1 Sassuolo (18-09-2026)LLecce 3 - 2 Monza (13-09-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)LMonza 2 - 3 Udinese (29-08-2026)
17 Genoa 6 4 5 11 -6 WGenoa 2 - 1 Fiorentina (10-10-2026)LParma 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Frosinone (12-09-2026)LGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)LLazio 1 - 0 Genoa (30-08-2026)
18 Parma 6 4 4 10 -6 LInter 3 - 0 Parma (10-10-2026)WParma 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2026)LComo 2 - 1 Parma (14-09-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (29-08-2026)
19 Fiorentina 6 4 7 14 -7 LGenoa 2 - 1 Fiorentina (10-10-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Napoli (20-09-2026)WVenezia 2 - 4 Fiorentina (11-09-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)LFiorentina 0 - 3 Frosinone (29-08-2026)
20 Venezia 6 0 5 16 -11 LAtalanta 3 - 1 Venezia (12-10-2026)LVenezia 0 - 2 Lazio (19-09-2026)LVenezia 2 - 4 Fiorentina (11-09-2026)LFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)LAC Milan 2 - 0 Venezia (28-08-2026)

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