Atalanta vs Cagliari Stats: Head-to-head Record and Recent Form

Atalanta host Cagliari at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in Serie A Regular Season - 4. The home side have started the 2026 campaign with 2 wins and 1 defeat from their first 3 league fixtures, while Cagliari arrive with 1 win and 1 loss from their opening 2 matches. This clash carries early-season significance in the Serie A table, with Atalanta currently 8th and Cagliari 11th.

With Atalanta strong at home so far and Cagliari already showing resilience away, this fixture offers an intriguing tactical contrast. For those studying Atalanta vs Cagliari stats, the head-to-head pattern and recent league form suggest a competitive meeting at the New Balance Arena, where Atalanta have taken maximum points in their two home games this season.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Atalanta and Cagliari in Serie A.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Atalanta wins: 2
• Draws: 1
• Cagliari wins: 2

Atalanta vs Cagliari Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Atalanta vs Cagliari timeline from the available Serie A fixtures, the rivalry has swung back and forth in recent seasons. The most recent encounter on 27 April 2026 at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari ended with Cagliari 3-2 Atalanta, after a 2-2 scoreline at half-time, underlining how volatile this matchup can be over 90 minutes.

Earlier in the 2025–2026 cycle, on 13 December 2025 at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, Atalanta edged Cagliari 2-1, having led 1-0 at half-time. That home success followed a goalless draw on 15 February 2025 at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, where Atalanta and Cagliari finished 0-0 in Serie A Regular Season - 25, showing that this fixture can also tighten into a cagey tactical battle.

Going further back in the recent Atalanta vs Cagliari timeline, Cagliari have shown they can be dangerous at home. On 14 December 2024 at the Unipol Domus, Cagliari 0-1 Atalanta highlighted Atalanta’s ability to grind out narrow away wins. Before that, on 7 April 2024, also at the Unipol Domus, Cagliari claimed a 2-1 victory over Atalanta after a 1-1 first half in Serie A Regular Season - 31. Overall, the pattern is balanced: both sides have taken points home and away, with a mix of tight low-scoring contests and high-scoring encounters.

Atalanta vs Cagliari Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how evenly matched these sides have been in recent Serie A meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Atalanta 6 - 8 Cagliari
• Average Goals per Match: Atalanta 1.20 vs Cagliari 1.60

Venue Split Performance:

• At Atalanta's stadium: 2 matches played here — Atalanta won 1 (as home side), Cagliari won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Cagliari's stadium: 3 matches played here — Cagliari won 2 (as home side), Atalanta won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Atalanta vs Cagliari Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Atalanta vs Cagliari last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 27 April 2026: Cagliari 3-2 Atalanta (Half-time: 2-2) – Serie A Regular Season - 34
• 13 December 2025: Atalanta 2-1 Cagliari (Half-time: 1-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 15
• 15 February 2025: Atalanta 0-0 Cagliari (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 25
• 14 December 2024: Cagliari 0-1 Atalanta (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 16
• 7 April 2024: Cagliari 2-1 Atalanta (Half-time: 1-1) – Serie A Regular Season - 31

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Atalanta Matches Results and Stats

Atalanta’s form in Serie A 2026 to date has been strong, particularly at home. Over their 3 league fixtures so far, they have recorded 2 wins and 1 defeat, scoring 4 goals and conceding 3. At home, Atalanta have been perfect with 2 wins from 2, scoring 3 and allowing just 1, reflecting a solid balance between attack and defense. Their season to date numbers show an average of 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, with one clean sheet and no games where they failed to score.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Cagliari Matches Results and Stats

Cagliari’s season to date form in Serie A 2026 shows a more compact profile: 1 win and 1 loss from 2 matches, with 1 goal scored and 1 conceded. They have been more effective away from home, winning their only away fixture 1-0, while their single home outing ended in a 0-1 defeat. Cagliari average 0.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, with one clean sheet and one match in which they failed to find the net, indicating a cautious and defensively organized approach.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical Atalanta vs Cagliari stats point to a finely balanced matchup, with 2 wins each and 1 draw from the last 5 Serie A meetings, and Cagliari narrowly ahead in total goals scored. Venue patterns, however, tilt towards Atalanta for this upcoming fixture: they are unbeaten at home in the recent head-to-head, with 1 win and 1 draw, and have started the 2026 season strongly in Bergamo. Cagliari’s ability to win both at home and away in this rivalry, combined with a solid defensive record so far this season, suggests they are capable of making this competitive, but the combination of Atalanta’s home form and their positive goal metrics gives the hosts a slight statistical edge heading into the New Balance Arena clash.

Atalanta vs Cagliari H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.