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Atalanta vs Cagliari Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match

Atalanta host Cagliari at New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in Serie A Regular Season - 4. The home side have started the 2026 campaign with 2 wins and 1 defeat from their first 3 league matches, scoring 4 and conceding 3, and sit 8th in the table on 6 points.

Cagliari arrive in Bergamo with 3 points from their opening 2 Serie A fixtures, ranked 11th with 1 win and 1 defeat, and a perfectly balanced goal record of 1 scored and 1 conceded. With Atalanta strong at home so far and Cagliari already showing they can win on the road, this fixture carries early-season significance in the race for European spots and mid-table stability. Fans searching for Atalanta vs Cagliari stats will find a matchup shaped by tight margins and contrasting home/away strengths.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent history between Atalanta and Cagliari in Serie A.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Atalanta wins: 2
  • Draws: 1
  • Cagliari wins: 2

Atalanta vs Cagliari Timeline & Historical Context

The Atalanta vs Cagliari timeline in the provided data covers five Serie A encounters between April 2024 and April 2026, underlining how evenly matched these sides have been. Across these fixtures, neither club has managed to establish clear dominance, with results swinging back and forth and several one-goal margins.

The sequence begins on 7 April 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 31 at Unipol Domus, where Cagliari, playing at home, edged a 2-1 victory after a 1-1 half-time score. Later that year, on 14 December 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 16, Cagliari again hosted Atalanta at Unipol Domus but this time the visitors responded with a 1-0 away win after a goalless first half, signalling Atalanta’s ability to grind out results on the road.

The rivalry then shifted to Bergamo on 15 February 2025 in Serie A Regular Season - 25, where Atalanta and Cagliari played out a cagey 0-0 draw at Gewiss Stadium. In the 2025–26 Serie A season, Atalanta took control at home on 13 December 2025 in Regular Season - 15, beating Cagliari 2-1 at New Balance Arena after leading 1-0 at half-time. Most recently, on 27 April 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 34 at Unipol Domus, Cagliari overturned Atalanta 3-2 in a high-scoring contest that was level 2-2 at the break. Overall, the Atalanta vs Cagliari timeline highlights a pattern of competitive, often tight encounters with both teams capable of winning home and away.

Atalanta vs Cagliari Head to Head Overall Breakdown

Across the five recorded Serie A meetings, the head-to-head numbers underline how balanced this fixture has been.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Atalanta 6 - 7 Cagliari
  • Average Goals per Match: Atalanta 1.20 vs Cagliari 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Atalanta's stadium: 2 matches played here — Atalanta won 1 (as home side), Cagliari won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Cagliari's stadium: 3 matches played here — Cagliari won 3 (as home side), Atalanta won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Atalanta vs Cagliari Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Atalanta vs Cagliari last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 27 April 2026: Cagliari 3-2 Atalanta (Half-time: 2-2) – Serie A Regular Season - 34
  • 13 December 2025: Atalanta 2-1 Cagliari (Half-time: 1-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 15
  • 15 February 2025: Atalanta 0-0 Cagliari (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 25
  • 14 December 2024: Cagliari 0-1 Atalanta (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 16
  • 7 April 2024: Cagliari 2-1 Atalanta (Half-time: 1-1) – Serie A Regular Season - 31

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Atalanta Matches Results and Stats

For Atalanta, the most recent evidence comes from their Serie A 2026 season to date. They have played 3 league matches, winning 2 and losing 1, with no draws. At home they have been perfect so far, winning both matches at New Balance Arena, scoring 3 and conceding just 1, while their single away outing ended in defeat despite finding the net once. Their overall scoring rate stands at 1.3 goals per game, with 1.0 conceded per match, indicating a generally positive balance and solid home defensive base.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Cagliari Matches Results and Stats

Cagliari’s form snapshot also reflects their Serie A 2026 season to date over 2 matches. They have recorded 1 win and 1 defeat, with no draws. At home they have struggled, losing 0-1 and failing to score, but away from home they have been more effective, winning 0-1 and keeping a clean sheet. Overall they average 0.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, pointing to low-scoring, tight encounters and a disciplined defensive structure, especially on their travels.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current numbers combine to paint an intriguing picture ahead of Atalanta vs Cagliari. The head-to-head record over the five recent Serie A meetings is perfectly balanced in terms of wins, with two victories each and one draw, and a narrow 7-6 aggregate edge to Cagliari in goals. Venue trends are clear: Atalanta are unbeaten at home in this period with one win and one draw, while Cagliari have been flawless on their own ground with three wins from three. Coming into this fixture, Atalanta’s strong 2026 home form and higher league position suggest a statistical edge in Bergamo, but Cagliari’s proven ability to win both in this rivalry and away from home means the matchup remains competitive and tactically nuanced rather than one-sided.

Atalanta vs Cagliari H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.