In Serie A’s Round 17, Bologna welcomes Atalanta BC at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on Saturday in what promises to be an intriguing clash between two teams in good form.
Match Preview
Bologna has experienced an exceptional week, securing a noteworthy victory over Roma followed by a Coppa Italia success against Inter Milan.
Joshua Zirkzee played a pivotal role in their Coppa Italia triumph with two assists, showcasing their strong form in front of their home crowd.
The Rossoblu aim to continue their impressive run at home, seeking a sixth consecutive home win and their seventh overall in the 2023-24 season.
Their solid defensive record at home, conceding only four goals, bodes well for their confidence against Atalanta.
On the other side, Atalanta comes off back-to-back league victories, recovering from a winless streak.
Their recent win over Salernitana showcased their ability to fight back from adversity, although they aim to improve their away form having struggled to secure consistent results on the road.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side hopes to capitalize on Bologna’s potential fatigue after the Coppa Italia clash and end their unbeaten home run.
Team News
Bologna might miss Riccardo Orsolini due to a hamstring issue, but Lewis Ferguson should return. However, Jesper Karlsson and Adama Soumaoro are not expected to feature due to their respective injuries.
Atalanta could be without Rafael Toloi, Gianluca Scamacca, Jose Luis Palomino, and El Bilal Toure for the trip to Bologna. Gasperini might stick with Luis Muriel and Ademola Lookman in the attacking lineup.
Possible Lineups
Bologna: (4-2-3-1)
Skorupski;
Posch, Beukema, Calafiori, Kristiansen;
Freuler, Moro;
Ndoye, Ferguson, Saelemaekers;
Zirkzee
Atalanta BC: (3-4-1-2)
Musso;
Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac;
Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri;
Koopmeiners;
Muriel, Lookman
Prediction: Bologna 2-1 Atalanta BC
Both teams have shown good form recently, but Bologna’s potential fatigue after a midweek cup game might not be enough to prevent them from securing a close victory over Atalanta in this encounter.
