Atalanta vs Bologna Match Preview: Serie A Clash on 17 May 2026

Atalanta host Bologna at New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 17 May 2026 in Serie A, Regular Season - 37. Atalanta sit 7th on 58 points with a goal difference of 16, while Bologna are 8th on 52 points with a goal difference of 2.

Atalanta Availability

Atalanta face significant defensive absences.

• L. Bernasconi (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• I. Hien (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension.
• O. Kossounou (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
• G. Scalvini (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
• B. Djimsiti (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.

In attack, key contributors remain available: N. Krstović has 10 goals and 5 assists, while G. Scamacca has 10 goals and 1 assist in the league, preserving Atalanta’s main scoring threat.

Bologna Availability

Bologna also have notable absentees, mainly in defense.

• K. Bonifazi (Inactive) is sidelined.
• J. Lucumi (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension.
• M. Vitik (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
• N. Cambiaghi (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
• N. Casale (Calf Injury) is doubtful.

Their leading attacking outlet R. Orsolini, with 9 goals and 1 assist, is available to start.

Impact Summary

Both teams lose depth and stability at the back, with multiple defenders sidelined or doubtful, which could open the game up. However, neither side is missing a top scorer or creator, so the core attacking output of Atalanta (Krstović, Scamacca) and Bologna (Orsolini) remains intact.