Atalanta will host Genoa at the New Balance Arena on May 2, 2026. Atalanta is looking to end a four-match winless streak. Genoa is fighting to secure their Serie A status.
Atalanta enters this match after a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Cagliari. They have struggled recently, with four matches without a victory across all competitions. Their last ten league games show only four wins, three losses, and three draws.
Genoa also faces challenges. They suffered a 2-0 loss to Como in their previous outing. Despite this setback, they have had five victories in their last ten league matches, along with four defeats and one draw.
The historical context favors Atalanta. They have won six straight matches against Genoa and secured seven wins in their last ten head-to-head battles. The last encounter ended with Atalanta winning 1-0 at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
Key statistics:
- Atalanta averages 1.5 goals per game and has an average of 58.7% possession.
- Genoa averages 1.1 goals per game with 52.4% possession.
- The average attempts per game for Atalanta is 14.8, while Genoa averages 11.3.
This match is crucial for both teams. Atalanta aims to regain form as they sit in seventh place in the Serie A table. Meanwhile, Genoa needs points to ensure they remain in the top tier of Italian football.
The match will kick off at 14:45. Fans can watch it live in the UK on DAZN and in the USA via Paramount+.
