Atalanta vs Pisa: Serie A Prediction (24.08.2025)

On Sunday, August 24 at 20.45 CEST at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, the local club Atalanta will host Pisa in the opening round of the 2025-2026 Italian Serie A. The hosts finished third in Serie A last season, while the visitors claimed second place in Serie B and earned promotion to the top flight.

In the Atalanta – Pisa match, bookmakers’ predictions favor the home team. Betting odds for Atalanta’s win are 1.42, a draw 5.00, and a Pisa win 7.60. An average scoring rate for Serie A is expected: over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.68, and both teams to score is offered at 1.91.

Atalanta

For many years, La Dea was regarded as the personal project of Gian Piero Gasperini. But his era in Bergamo has ended. Now the team is led by Croatian coach Ivan Juric. The club’s management also undertook a major squad reshuffle. With the sales of Mateo Retegui and Matteo Ruggeri, Atalanta raised significant funds to bring in quality players across all lines. Several players also arrived on loan.

Based on preseason friendlies, it’s difficult to say what starting lineup Juric will prefer. It’s clear that the new coach is still experimenting and searching for optimal tactical solutions. Facing a not-so-formidable opponent in the first round can be considered a favorable scenario.

Pisa

Pisa earned promotion to Serie A under Filippo Inzaghi. However, he moved to Palermo, and Alberto Gilardino replaced him at Pisa. The club’s activity in the transfer market this summer shows its serious intention to stay in the top division. Of course, Pisa cannot allocate the same financial resources as Atalanta for player signings, but the limited budget seems to have been spent wisely.

For example, experienced right midfielder Juan Cuadrado joined from Bergamo as a free agent. His skills and vast experience will certainly help the new team. Several new forwards have also been added, but as seen in the Coppa Italia match against Cesena, Gilardino still relies on 32-year-old Stefano Moreo, who has been playing for Pisa for three seasons despite not being a prolific scorer.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

The teams have not met in cup competitions for more than ten years, and Pisa has not played in Serie A since the early 1990s.

Prediction

Without expecting a major upset and relying on the better quality of the home squad, the prediction is Atalanta -1 handicap at odds of 1.64.