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⚡ Why this pick
Atalanta conceded twice in their latest 1-2 loss to Roma.
Cagliari scored in their 1-0 win over Lecce.
Cagliari also scored in their 1-2 loss to Hellas Verona.
Scamacca,
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Tip:Gianluca Scamacca to score @ odds 2.55✓ Won
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won 81 of 301 settled GS picks · +97.2u profit · this pick: Gianluca Scamacca to score @ 2.55 · 4 units
⚡ Why this pick
Scamacca is the focal point of the attack
Scored the winner against Bologna recently
Faces a Cagliari defense missing Yerry Mina
Atalanta's home form supports a goal threat
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Atalanta
4-3-3
● Confirmed
11
Rowe
9
⚽↓68′
Scamacca
17
De Ketelaere
13
Ederson
19
↓86′
Kessie
10
↓76′
Samardzic
23
↓68′
Kolasinac
42
Scalvini
3
Kossounou
16
Bellanova
29
Carnesecchi
Bench (13)
Lorenzo Bernasconi ↑68′ · Nikola Krstovic ↑68′ · Giacomo Raspadori ↑76′ · Mario Pasalic ↑86′ · Thomas Kristensen · Relja Obric · Marco Sportiello · Nicola Zalewski · Davide Zappacosta · Eljif Elmas · Gianluca Gaetano · Kamaldeen Sulemana · Isak Hien
Coach · Maurizio Sarri
Match Preview
Atalanta vs Cagliari Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-10 20:58 UTC
Atalanta and Cagliari meet under the lights at New Balance Arena
Saturday evening at the New Balance Arena sees Atalanta host Cagliari for matchday 4 of the Serie A season. With the hosts looking to establish momentum in their only home fixture of the month, the encounter promises a tactical test between two sides finding their feet in the early stages of the campaign.
Tactical evolution under Sarri
Atalanta are currently navigating a transition period as they adapt to the possession-based philosophy introduced by Maurizio Sarri. The focus in recent training and match preparation has been on maintaining structural integrity and patient circulation rather than chasing vertical chaos. With the team expected to field an attacking trio of Jonathan Rowe, Gianluca Scamacca, and Charles De Ketelaere, the emphasis will be on how effectively they can control the tempo against a disciplined opposition.
Team news and expected lineups
Atalanta must manage without Gianluca Gaetano, who is currently serving a suspension. The expected XI for the hosts includes Marco Carnesecchi in goal, protected by a back four of Lorenzo Bernasconi, Giorgio Scalvini, Odilon Kossounou, and Raoul Bellanova. In midfield, the trio of Ederson, Franck Kessie, and Lazar Samardzic will be tasked with linking the play.
Cagliari are expected to arrive with a compact setup, likely featuring Elia Caprile between the posts. Their defensive line should consist of Adam Obert, Juan Rodriguez, and Ze Pedro, while the midfield battle will likely involve Alessandro Deiola, Harry Winks, Alessandro Romano, and Michel Ndary Adopo. Up front, Paul Mendy and Daniel Maldini are expected to lead the line for the visitors.
Contrasting paths to matchday four
Atalanta enter this fixture following a 2-1 defeat to Roma, though they have shown defensive resilience recently, keeping clean sheets in five of their last eight outings. Their home form has been steady, including a narrow 1-0 victory over Bologna at the end of August. The squad appears focused on utilizing this rare September home date to refine their tactical cohesion.
Cagliari arrive in Bergamo after a positive 1-0 win against Lecce. While they suffered a setback in the Coppa Italia against Hellas Verona earlier in the month, their league form has been marked by defensive discipline, contributing to six clean sheets across their last ten matches in all competitions. They will look to maintain that solidity as they face a side currently prioritizing control.
The head-to-head echo
Recent meetings between these two clubs have been tightly contested affairs. When they last met on 27 April 2026, Cagliari secured a 3-2 victory in a high-scoring Serie A encounter. Prior to that, Atalanta had enjoyed a period of relative success, including a 2-1 win in December 2025 and a narrow 1-0 victory in December 2024, highlighting that there is little to separate the sides when they face one another.
Cagliari
4-3-2-1
● Confirmed
31
⚽↓79′
Mendy
70
⚽↓79′
Maldini
8
Ndary Adopo
10
↓57′
Fazzini
6
Winks
4
Romano
33
Obert
15
Rodriguez
14
Deiola
2
↓68′
Pedro
1
Caprile
Bench (20)
Alieu Fadera ↑57′ · Yukinari Sugawara ↑68′ · Kevin Carlos ↑79′ · Raphael Kofler ↑79′ · Alen Sherri · Riccardo Ciervo · Roberto Gagliardini · Boris Radunovic · Giuseppe Aurelio · Yerry Mina · Joseph Liteta · Demi Akarakiri · Ivan Sulev · Alessandro Sugamele · Yanis Massolin · Ze Pedro · Yael Trepy · M'Bala Nzola · Mattia Felici · Riyad Idrissi
Coach · Fabio Pisacane
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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