Match report
Atalanta Defeats Verona 1-0 in Serie A Clash
Atalanta
1–0
FT
Verona
Mar 22, 2026
Atalanta triumphed over Verona in a closely contested Serie A match, with D. Zappacosta's goal in the 37th minute being the difference. Verona struggled to find their footing, particularly after receiving three yellow cards by halftime. Atalanta held on to secure a vital three points in their pursuit of a top-four finish.
Key Facts
- • Atalanta defeated Verona 1-0 in Serie A.
- • D. Zappacosta scored the only goal in the 37th minute.
- • Verona received three yellow cards: Andrias Edmundsson (16'), Nicolás Valentini (54'), and R. Gagliardini (63').
- • Atalanta made five substitutions: N. Zalewski, Éderson, S. Kolasinac, C. De Ketelaere, and Marten de Roon.
- • Verona made five substitutions: M. Frese, R. Gagliardini, A. Harroui, K. Bowie, and J. Akpa Akpro.
Lineups
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 29 Marco Carnesecchi (G)
- 42 Giorgio Scalvini (D)
- 19 Berat Djimsiti (D)
- 23 Sead Kolašinac (D)
- 77 Davide Zappacosta (M)
- 15 Marten de Roon (M)
- 13 Éderson (M)
- 47 Lorenzo Bernasconi (M)
- 17 Charles De Ketelaere (F)
- 59 Nicola Zalewski (F)
- 90 Nikola Krstović (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Mario Pašalić
- 18 Giacomo Raspadori
- 31 Francesco Rossi
- 57 Marco Sportiello
- 3 Odilon Kossounou
- 69 Honest Ahanor
- 5 Mitchel Bakker
- 4 Isak Hien
- 6 Yunus Musah
- 16 Raoul Bellanova
- 10 Lazar Samardžić
- 7 Kamaldeen Sulemana
Verona
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Lorenzo Montipò (G)
- 15 Victor Nelsson (D)
- 5 Andrias Edmundsson (D)
- 6 Nicolás Valentini (D)
- 7 Rafik Belghali (M)
- 11 Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro (M)
- 63 Roberto Gagliardini (M)
- 21 Abdou Harroui (M)
- 3 Martin Frese (M)
- 18 Kieron Bowie (F)
- 16 Gift Orban (F)
Substitutes
- 2 Daniel Oyegoke
- 73 Mutassim Al-Musrati
- 10 Tomáš Suslov
- 94 Giacomo Toniolo
- 34 Simone Perilli
- 14 Pol Lirola
- 19 Tobias Slotsager
- 70 Fallou Cham
- 24 Antoine Bernede
- 36 Cheikh Niasse
- 25 Daniel Mosquera
- 41 Isaac
- 9 Amin Sarr
Timeline
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16' Verona Card · Yellow CardAndrias Edmundsson
Foul
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37' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalD. Zappacosta
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46' Verona subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Frese · On: D. Oyegoke
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54' Verona Card · Yellow CardNicolás Valentini
Tripping
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63' Verona Card · Yellow CardR. Gagliardini
Foul
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63' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Zalewski · On: G. Raspadori
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63' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: Éderson · On: M. Pasalic
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66' Verona subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Gagliardini · On: Al Musrati
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66' Verona subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Harroui · On: T. Suslov
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76' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Kolasinac · On: I. Hien
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76' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: Yunus Musah
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78' Verona subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Bowie · On: A. Sarr
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83' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardI. Hien
Holding
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85' Verona subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Akpa Akpro · On: A. Bernede
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88' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5Off: Marten de Roon · On: L. Samardzic
Match Stats
| Stat | Atalanta | Verona |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 79% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 531 | 343 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | 1.02 | 1.11 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 6 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 442 | 270 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atalanta took the lead in the 37th minute when D. Zappacosta scored, which proved crucial as Verona could not find an equalizer despite dominating possession later in the game.
- ▸ Verona's early yellow cards for Andrias Edmundsson and Nicolás Valentini disrupted their rhythm, leaving them vulnerable to Atalanta's counterattacks.