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| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 27 | 5 | 5 | +54 | 86:32 | 86 | |
| 2 | 37 | 22 | 7 | 8 | +21 | 57:36 | 73 | |
| 3 | 37 | 20 | 10 | 7 | +19 | 52:33 | 70 | |
| 4 | 37 | 22 | 4 | 11 | +26 | 57:31 | 70 | |
| 5 | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | +33 | 61:28 | 68 | |
| 6 | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | +27 | 59:32 | 68 | |
| 7 | 37 | 15 | 13 | 9 | +15 | 50:35 | 58 | |
| 8 | 37 | 16 | 7 | 14 | +3 | 46:43 | 55 | |
| 9 | 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | +0 | 39:39 | 51 | |
| 10 | 37 | 14 | 8 | 15 | -2 | 45:47 | 50 | |
| 11 | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | -3 | 46:49 | 49 | |
| 12 | 37 | 12 | 8 | 17 | -19 | 42:61 | 44 | |
| 13 | 37 | 10 | 12 | 15 | -19 | 27:46 | 42 | |
| 14 | 37 | 9 | 14 | 14 | -9 | 40:49 | 41 | |
| 15 | 37 | 10 | 11 | 16 | -9 | 41:50 | 41 | |
| 16 | 37 | 10 | 10 | 17 | -14 | 38:52 | 40 | |
| 17 | 37 | 9 | 8 | 20 | -23 | 27:50 | 35 | |
| 18 | 37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | -22 | 31:53 | 34 | |
| 19 | 37 | 3 | 12 | 22 | -34 | 25:59 | 21 | |
| 20 | 37 | 2 | 12 | 23 | -44 | 25:69 | 18 |
On a crisp May evening in Serie A, Atalanta and Bologna locked horns in a crucial league encounter. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their positions in the standings, promising a contest filled with tactical intrigue and determined play.
Atalanta controlled a significant portion of possession, aiming to build attacks through their midfield. They moved the ball effectively in their own half, completing 210 passes, and looked to penetrate the Bologna lines with 200 passes into the opposition half. Their build-up play often involved probing the flanks, evidenced by 10 crosses attempted, though only 5 found their mark. The team generated an expected goals (xG) of 0.79, indicating a decent, albeit not overwhelming, offensive threat throughout the initial stages.
Despite Atalanta's territorial advantage and passing volume, Bologna's defensive structure proved difficult to break down. The visitors were diligent in their defensive duties, making 26 tackles and registering 18 interceptions. While Atalanta managed to create one big chance and registered 8 key passes, the final ball or decisive moment was often lacking. The match statistics suggested a pattern of Atalanta controlling the ball, but struggling to convert that dominance into clear-cut scoring opportunities against a well-organized Bologna side.
As the game progressed, the intensity remained palpable, with both sides understanding the significance of the fixture. Atalanta continued to press, their passing into the final third reaching 69 instances, reflecting their persistent efforts to find an opening. They also attempted 45 long passes, seeking to switch play or bypass Bologna's midfield press. However, their shots accuracy remained at 0.1, and with 5 shots off target and only 1 on target, their efficiency in front of goal was a significant concern.
Bologna, meanwhile, focused on maintaining their defensive shape and looking for opportunities to counter. Their tactical discipline was evident throughout, limiting Atalanta's clear scoring avenues. The match statistics indicated a tight contest where fine margins would likely decide the outcome. With the clock ticking down, the pressure mounted on both teams to find that crucial breakthrough, but ultimately, neither could find the clinical edge required to secure victory in this hard-fought Serie A encounter.
