Match report

Atalanta Defeats Bologna 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Bologna
Bologna
0–2
FT
Atalanta
Atalanta
Jan 7, 2026

Atalanta triumphed in a hard-fought encounter against Bologna, securing a crucial 2-0 win. The victory was powered by N. Krstovic's brace and solid defensive work from the Atalanta squad.

Key Facts

  • • Atalanta's first goal scored by N. Krstovic in the 37th minute, assisted by C. De Ketelaere.
  • • N. Krstovic doubled the lead with his second goal in the 60th minute, assisted by Marten de Roon.
  • • Bologna made three substitutions: J. Rowe for R. Orsolini (46'), T. Dallinga for C. Immobile (60'), and Remo Freuler for N. Moro (72').
  • • Atalanta also made five changes, including G. Scalvini on for I. Hien (68') and L. Samardzic replacing Krstovic (77').

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 F. Ravaglia (G)
  • 20 N. Zortea (D)
  • 41 M. Vitik (D)
  • 14 T. Heggem (D)
  • 33 J. Miranda (D)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 80 G. Fabbian (M)
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi (M)
  • 24 T. Dallinga (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Pessina
  • 82 M. Franceschelli
  • 2 E. Holm
  • 4 T. Pobega
  • 6 N. Moro
  • 9 S. Castro
  • 11 J. Rowe
  • 16 N. Casale
  • 17 C. Immobile
  • 21 J. Odgaard
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis
  • 26 J. Lucumi
  • 29 L. De Silvestri
  • 30 B. Dominguez
  • 77 I. Sulemana

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 29 M. Carnesecchi (G)
  • 42 G. Scalvini (D)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 69 H. Ahanor (D)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 15 M. De Roon (M)
  • 13 Ederson (M)
  • 47 L. Bernasconi (M)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
  • 59 N. Zalewski (F)
  • 90 N. Krstovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 4 I. Hien
  • 6 Y. Musah
  • 7 K. Sulemana
  • 8 M. Pasalic
  • 10 L. Samardzic
  • 44 M. Brescianini
  • 70 D. Maldini

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    37' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Krstovic · Assist: C. De Ketelaere
  2. Bologna
    46' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: J. Rowe
  3. Bologna
    60' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Dallinga · On: C. Immobile
  4. Atalanta
    60' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Krstovic · Assist: Marten de Roon
  5. Atalanta
    68' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Scalvini · On: I. Hien
  6. Atalanta
    68' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Zalewski · On: Yunus Musah
  7. Bologna
    72' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: N. Moro
  8. Bologna
    72' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Fabbian · On: S. Castro
  9. Atalanta
    77' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Krstovic · On: L. Samardzic
  10. Atalanta
    77' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Éderson · On: M. Brescianini
  11. Bologna
    80' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Cambiaghi · On: B. Dominguez
  12. Atalanta
    84' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: K. Sulemana

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Atalanta
Fouls 16 15
Pass Accuracy 77% 74%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 415 385
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 1.10 1.38
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 318 283
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Krstovic's first goal in the 37th minute provided Atalanta with a crucial early lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ The second goal by N. Krstovic in the 60th minute solidified Atalanta’s control over the game and effectively sealed Bologna's fate.