Atalanta to win
Atalanta are clear favorites at 1.59 odds with 62% implied probability. Strong home form (4 wins in 5), H2H edge, and higher standings fuel this pick. Bologna struggle away.
Welcome to Extratips, your go-to spot for top football predictions! Today, we dive into Atalanta vs Bologna, a mouthwatering Serie A showdown on May 17, 2026, at 00:00 UTC. Atalanta host Bologna in what promises high drama.
Key Match Facts
Atalanta sit 3rd with 65 points, chasing a Champions League spot. Bologna hold 6th on 52 points, pushing for Europe. Odds heavily favor Atalanta at 1.59-1.64 (60-62% chance), draw at 4.28-4.44 (22-23%), Bologna win 5.04-5.47 (18-19%). Over 2.5 goals at 1.61-1.65 (60-62%) screams goals.
Head-to-Head (Last 5)
Bologna 2-0 Atalanta; Atalanta 1-1 Bologna; Atalanta 3-1 Bologna; Bologna 1-2 Atalanta; Atalanta 2-1 Bologna. Atalanta unbeaten in 4, often tight.
Recent Form
Atalanta home: WWWWD (4 wins, 1 draw). Bologna away: WLDLL (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses).
Team Strengths & Weaknesses
Atalanta: Strengths - Deadly attack (Lookman 15 goals), solid home record. Weaknesses - Defensive lapses lately. Bologna: Strengths - Counter speed (Zirkzee sharp), resilience. Weaknesses - Away frailty, injuries to key mids.
Key Factors
No major injuries reported. Atalanta's high press vs Bologna's quick breaks. Gasperini's tactics tilt home edge.
Unique Angles
Team Comparison
Atalanta dominate possession (58%), score more (2.1/game). Bologna excel counters but concede away (1.8/game). Similar pace, Atalanta sharper finish.
Scenarios
Gaffer, this one's got fireworks written all over it! Atalanta to edge it.
Total votes: 105
Atalanta are clear favorites at 1.59 odds with 62% implied probability. Strong home form (4 wins in 5), H2H edge, and higher standings fuel this pick. Bologna struggle away.
Over 2.5 at 1.61 odds (62% chance) fits both teams' styles. Atalanta average 2.1 goals home; recent H2H often 3+ goals. Defenses vulnerable.
BTTS Yes around 1.80 aligns with patterns. Bologna score in 80% away games; Atalanta concede at home. Consistent with Atalanta win and Over 2.5 for 2-1 scoreline.
Our picks
*Odds available at time of writing.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 27 | 6 | 5 | +54 | 89:35 | 87 | DDWWD | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 7 | 8 | +22 | 58:36 | 76 | WWLDW | |
| 3 | 38 | 23 | 4 | 11 | +28 | 59:31 | 73 | WWWWW | |
| 4 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | +36 | 65:29 | 71 | WWWDW | |
| 5 | 38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | +18 | 53:35 | 70 | LWLLD | |
| 6 | 38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | +27 | 61:34 | 69 | DLWDD | |
| 7 | 38 | 15 | 14 | 9 | +15 | 51:36 | 59 | DLWDL | |
| 8 | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | +3 | 49:46 | 56 | DWWDL | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | +1 | 41:40 | 54 | WLLWD | |
| 10 | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | -3 | 45:48 | 50 | LLWWD | |
| 11 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | -4 | 46:50 | 49 | LLLWD | |
| 12 | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | -19 | 44:63 | 45 | DLWLD | |
| 13 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -18 | 28:46 | 45 | WLLLW | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -13 | 40:53 | 43 | WWLDW | |
| 15 | 38 | 9 | 15 | 14 | -9 | 41:50 | 42 | DWDLD | |
| 16 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | -10 | 41:51 | 41 | LLDDL | |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 8 | 20 | -22 | 28:50 | 38 | WWLWD | |
| 18 | 38 | 8 | 10 | 20 | -25 | 32:57 | 34 | LWWLL | |
| 19 | 38 | 3 | 12 | 23 | -36 | 25:61 | 21 | LDLDD | |
| 20 | 38 | 2 | 12 | 24 | -45 | 26:71 | 18 | LLLLL |