Probable Lineups

4-3-1-2
Bologna
4-4-1-1
Atalanta
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(45) 34 Goals 31 (38)
(26) 18 Assists 19 (24)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
27 Average Age 27.9
184.3 Average Height (cm) 181.3
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (0.7)
(49%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 50% (50%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.6)
(2.1) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.7 (2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
György Garics Out 6.74
Roger Carvalho Out 6.8
Cesare Natali Out 6.69
Robert Acquafresca Out 6.21
Gianluca Curci Out 7.18
Henry Giménez Out 6.5
Panagiotis Kone Out 6.67
Archimede Morleo Out 6.89
Daniele Portanova Out 7.01
Player Reason Status Rating
Ferreira Pinto Out N/A
Davide Biondini Out 6.54
Gianpaolo Bellini Out 6.64
Giorgio Frezzolini Out N/A
Guido Marilungo Out 6.05
Daniele Capelli Out 7.22

Team News

Bologna
  • With Morleo suspended, Pioli will switch to a 4-man defence fielding Cherubin as left-back.
  • The lineup will be a 4-3-1-2 with Taider favoured on Pazienza to join the midfield.
  • Gabbiadini will partner Gilardino up front, supported by Diamanti.
Atalanta
  • Cigarini will be back after suspension, so Cazzola will sit this one out.
  • There was bad news for Atalanta this week with Marilungo picking up a serious injury to his right knee that will keep him out for 6 months.
  • Marilungo's injury leaves few options up front, but Denis and Moralez are ready to lead the attack once again in Bologna.

Prediction

  • Bologna are now sitting in last position together with Pescara and Siena, and giving three points away to direct rivals Sampdoria last week dragged morale down yet further. Pioli needs to reverse the trend, and has the luxury of two consecutive home matches now. But since the next two opponents will be Lazio and Napoli, Bologna need to get points here.
  • Atalanta lost their last two matches, and in unexpected fashion against Genoa. Colantuono could settle for a point in Bologna, just to stop Atalanta from getting points, but never rule out the Bergamasca's ambition to get the full prize.
  • The visitors will try to take control of the flanks, while Bologna will be stronger with three men in the midfield plus Diamanti. Moralez will be asked to help Cigarini and Carmona, so to defensive effort provided by the two offensive midfielders will probably make the difference in the middle of the park. Bologna are under great pressure and may struggle to control the match. Pioli should adopt a 'sit-and-wait' strategy and try to exploit set pieces as well.
Prediction:
Bologna
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Atalanta
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
13 Bologna 11 11 16 44 ddllwd
15 Atalanta 11 9 18 40 ddllld

Top Players

Bologna
Atalanta
A. Diamanti 7.51
G. Curci 7.18
D. Pérez 7.01
L. Cigarini 7.35
G. Denis 7.12
C. Raimondi 7.01
A. Gilardino 13
A. Diamanti 7
P. Kone 6
G. Denis 15
G. Bonaventura 7
L. Cigarini 2
A. Diamanti 7
A. Morleo 3
A. Gilardino 2
L. Cigarini 4
G. Denis 4
C. Raimondi 3

Match Forecast

There will be a high number of cards shown  
Atalanta will be shown a high number of cards  
Atalanta will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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