Bologna vs Atalanta Prediction & Betting Tips (28 September)

Bologna defied all odds last year to take 5th place in Serie A and qualify for the Champions League. This performance highlighted the excellent work of coach Thiago Motta who left the club to join Juventus this summer. Now under the orders of Vincenzo Italiano, the Rossoblu have not shown the same face until now, as evidenced by their 13th place in Serie A. Unable to win during the first 4 days 3 draws and 1 defeat, they have finally kicked off their season last weekend by winning at Monza 1-2. In the Champions League, Bologna was held to a draw at home by Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0. Particularly to its advantage during the previous exercise, Atalanta finished in 4th place in Serie A and also won the Europa League.

La Dea therefore has legitimate ambitions this season. Unfortunately, Gian Piero Gasperini's men have already let valuable points slip away since the start of the championship. They are only 12th in the standings with 6 points gleaned from 5 matches. Atalanta won against Lecce 0-4 and Fiorentina 3-2 but otherwise lost to Torino 2-1, Inter 4-0 and promoted Como on Tuesday 2-3. In the Champions League, the Bergamo-based team made an encouraging start by holding off Arsenal 0-0.

For Bologna, important playmaker Ferguson, rookies Pobega and Cambiaghi and replacement midfielder El Azzouzi have still not recovered from their physical problems this weekend. These beautiful people were joined in the infirmary by the defender who arrived at the club this summer Casale. The young Argentine striker Castro (2 goals and 1 assist in SA) scored in the last 2 days. He is currently ahead of former Toulouse Dallinga in the hierarchy. This summer, Bologna was unable to retain its coach Thiago Motta but also the captains Calafiori (Arsenal) and Zirkzee (Manchester United). On the Atalanta side, the senior defender Scalvini, the striker holder Scamacca and replacement Toloi.

In addition, English defender Godfrey is announced as doubtful. Still at the club despite attempts to leave, striker Lookman (2 goals and 1 assist in 2 SA games) scored after coming into play against Como. He is applying to start this Saturday. Arriving in Bergamo this summer, Italian international Retegui (4 goals in SA) made a good debut with the Dea.