Atalanta claimed a narrow 1–0 victory over Bologna at the New Balance Arena, backing up their winning form with a gritty defensive performance. The hosts extended their unbeaten start to the season, while Bologna remained winless after two matches.
Pre-match expectations v reality
The market had installed Atalanta as strong favourites, with the home side priced at 1.85 to win. Bologna, coming off a goalless defeat to Lazio, were rank outsiders at 3.9. The total was set at 2.5 goals, with the over at 1.75 and under at 1.92.
Atalanta's recent form — a 2–1 home win over Sassuolo — suggested they had the attacking bite to trouble Bologna's leaky defence. The visitors, however, offered little in the way of attacking threat, having failed to register a goal in their opening two outings. A low-scoring affair was always in the cards, and that's exactly what played out.
How the tips went
Atalanta (win) — Result: Win. The home side's odds of 1.85 returned, as expected.
Over 2.5 goals — Result: Loss. The 1–0 scoreline fell short of the line, and punters holding the over at 1.75 came away empty-handed.