- 15 September 2024, Atalanta vs Fiorentina, 3-2, Win
- 30 August 2024, Inter Milan vs Atalanta, 4-0, Lose
- 25 August 2024, Torino vs Atalanta, 2-1, Lose
- 19 August 2024, Lecce vs Atalanta, 0-4, Win
- 02 June 2024, Atalanta vs Fiorentina, 2-3, Lose
- 14 September 2024, FC Como vs Bologna, 2-2, Draw
- 31 August 2024, Bologna vs Empoli FC, 1-1, Draw
- 25 August 2024, SSC Napoli vs Bologna, 3-0, Lose
- 18 August 2024, Bologna vs Udinese, 1-1, Draw
- 24 May 2024, Genoa vs Bologna, 2-0, Lose
Style of Play and Game Flow:
The clash between Atalanta and Bologna on March 3, 2024, in the Serie A league was a strategic and disciplined game that had a mix of aggressive and conservative play from both sides.
Goals and Goal Attempts:
Atalanta, playing as the home team, scored an early goal in the game's 28th minute, thanks to a sensational outplay from Ademola Lookman. However, despite their early lead, Atalanta failed to convert the majority of their chances into decisive goals, with only two shots on target throughout the match. On the other hand, Bologna, whilst having fewer corner kicks (2 vs Atalanta's 6), were comparatively more clinical in front of the goal. Joshua Zirkzee and Lewis Ferguson capitalized on Atalanta's defensive setbacks, bringing the away team to a 2-1 lead, notably with Zirkzee scoring a crucial penalty in the 57th minute and Ferguson following up with a quick goal in the 61st minute.
Discipline:
In terms of discipline, the match was fraught with several interruptions. Atalanta received three yellow cards, witnessing two in the second half indicating a desperate and increased aggression as they chased the game. Bologna held their discipline slightly better, with two yellow cards, one in each half. Stefan Posch was cautioned early in the game in the 6th minute, setting a cautious tone for Bologna's play.
Possession and Territory:
Another key aspect to note is that Atalanta, while managing to make more corner kicks (6), could not capitalize on these opportunities and ended up with equal shots off target as Bologna (2 each). Their 2 offsides also hint at their aggressive push forward, which, despite creating increased territorial advantage, did not translate into more goals.
Bologna, on the other hand, managed to secure their win with less possession but more precision. They had more shots on target than Atalanta (6 vs 2), revealing a more tactical and effective approach in their utilization of the ball when in Atalanta's half.
Conclusion:
Based on these stats, it is clear that Bologna employed a more disciplined and precise approach to their play that led to a more effective shot-to-goal conversion ratio. Atalanta showed promise with more corner kicks and aggressive forward play but fell short on precision and clinical finishing.
This match once again underlines the age-old principle that possession and territory do not always translate into victory. Football, as always, is as strategic and mind-oriented as it is skill-oriented. Hence, it is about the perfect blend of disciplined aggression and tactical approach, which Bologna demonstrated effectively in this match.
Key Takeaways:
- The precision of shot-on-target resulted in Bologna's win despite having fewer corner kicks.
- The number of fouls and yellow cards demonstrates the aggressive yet disciplined nature of both teams, with Atalanta slightly more desperate in the second half.
- Atalanta, while gaining territory through corner kicks and offsides, fell short on precision, converting less of their shots into goals.
- Bologna proved that a less territorial but more targeted approach could result in a win.
Form Guide
Win | 3-2 | Atalanta vs Fiorentina | |
Lose | 4-0 | Inter Milan vs Atalanta | |
Lose | 2-1 | Torino vs Atalanta | |
Win | 0-4 | Lecce vs Atalanta | |
Lose | 2-3 | Atalanta vs Fiorentina |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 10:11
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2
- Atalanta has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:11, scoring 2 goals average
Draw | 2-2 | FC Como vs Bologna | |
Draw | 1-1 | Bologna vs Empoli FC | |
Lose | 3-0 | SSC Napoli vs Bologna | |
Draw | 1-1 | Bologna vs Udinese | |
Lose | 2-0 | Genoa vs Bologna |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 0
- GOALS
- 4:9
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.8
- Bologna has lost two matches in a row with a goal difference of 4:9, scoring 0.8 goals average
Atalanta H2H Bologna
Home game | Atalanta | 1 | 2 | Bologna | Away game | Serie A | |
Away game | Atalanta | 0 | 1 | Bologna | Home game | Serie A | |
Home game | Atalanta | 0 | 2 | Bologna | Away game | Serie A | |
Away game | Atalanta | 2 | 1 | Bologna | Home game | Serie A | |
Away game | Atalanta | 1 | 0 | Bologna | Home game | Serie A |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 4:6
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.80
- Atalanta lost three times in head-to-head matches
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 4:6; average goals per match – 0.80
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