Atalanta vs Bologna Match Update: Key Player Availability
The Serie A clash at New Balance Arena in Bergamo sees Atalanta host Bologna on 17 May 2026. Atalanta arrive in 7th place on 58 points with a goal difference of 16, while Bologna sit 8th on 52 points and a goal difference of 2. Both sides have played 36 matches in the regular season.
Atalanta & Bologna Availability
Atalanta face significant defensive absences.
- L. Bernasconi (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- I. Hien (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension.
- O. Kossounou (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- G. Scalvini (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- B. Djimsiti (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
For Bologna, several options are also unavailable or uncertain.
- K. Bonifazi (Inactive) is sidelined.
- J. Lucumi (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension.
- M. Vitik (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- N. Cambiaghi (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- N. Casale (Calf Injury) is doubtful.
Top scorer and joint-top assist provider N. Krstović (10 goals, 5 assists) is available for Atalanta, as is fellow 10-goal striker G. Scamacca. For Bologna, leading scorer R. Orsolini (9 goals, 1 assist) is also available.
Impact Summary
Most absences are in defensive areas, so the main attacking output remains intact. Atalanta retain the combined 20 league goals of N. Krstović and G. Scamacca, while Bologna can still rely on R. Orsolini’s 9 goals, suggesting both sides should maintain strong attacking potential despite their backline issues.
