Atalanta hosts Cremonese in a crucial Serie A clash tonight. The hosts are red-hot, having won three consecutive home games with a 3-0 Copa Italia victory over Juventus just 48 hours ago. Yet Cremonese, winless in nine matches, arrives looking for an upset. Can the Grigiorossi stop La Dea’s momentum, or will Palladino’s side extend their dominance?
🔥 Quick Facts
- Kickoff Time: Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM CET (9:30 AM PT)
- Venue: New Balance Arena in Bergamo, Italy
- Competition: Serie A Matchday 24 of 2025-26 season
- Broadcast: DAZN (available on Sky Q channel 214 in Italy)
Atalanta Riding Peak Form with European Ambitions
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Atalanta is on an unstoppable run under Raffaele Palladino, who took charge in November 2025. The Nerazzurri have collected 23 points from 12 matches since his arrival, climbing to seventh place in Serie A. What makes this more impressive is their resilience on the road.
Just last weekend, they played Como with 10 men for almost the entire match and held firm for a 0-0 draw. Then came their midweek masterclass: a clinical 3-0 Coppa Italia victory over Juventus to reach the semi-finals. Gianluca Scamacca converted a penalty, while substitutes Mario Pasalic and Kamaldeen Sulemana added goals late on. This team has serious momentum heading into tonight’s clash.
Cremonese Desperately Seeking First Win in Nine Games
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Cremonese’s season has taken a troubling turn. The Grigiorossi sit in 16th place with a record of 5 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses. More alarmingly, they have not won a league match in nine consecutive games, a streak that includes just one goal in total.
Their 2-0 loss to Inter Milan last week exposed their attacking struggles painfully. Jamie Vardy and Federico Bonazzoli, their two primary strikers, have both stalled on five league goals each. Manager Davide Nicola, renowned for escape acts, faces mounting pressure as relegation zone teams circle closer. They must turn this around fast.
Head-to-Head: Atalanta’s Home Dominance
| Factor | Atalanta | Cremonese |
| Record (2025-26) | 7th Place | 16th Place |
| Home Form | 5W-1D recent | 9-game drought |
| Key Player | Gianluca Scamacca | Jamie Vardy |
| Defensive Record | Only 1 goal conceded in 2026 | Just 2 goals scored in 2026 |
Historically, Atalanta dominates this fixture at home. The Nerazzurri have never lost a home Serie A match against Cremonese in the modern era (since 1994-95). However, the teams have drawn four consecutive home matches, suggesting Cremonese can survive if they stay compact and disciplined defensively.
“Still trailing behind Italy’s top six, in-form Atalanta BC will welcome Serie A strugglers Cremonese to Bergamo on Monday evening.”
— Sports Mole, Match Preview
Key Absences and Selection Questions for Both Sides
Atalanta will be without Honest Ahanor, sent off last week, and suspended captain Marten de Roon. However, Mitchel Bakker returned from injury recently, giving Palladino flexibility. Marco Carnesecchi, the ex-Cremonese goalkeeper, will anchor the defense with an impressive 96% save rate this year, best in Europe’s top five leagues.
For Cremonese, Davide Nicola is missing key midfielder Jari Vandeputte due to a muscle strain, though he could return tonight. Tommaso Barbieri returns from suspension at wing-back. The departed defenders Michele Collocolo, Antonio Sanabria, and Warren Bondo remain unavailable, weakening their already fragile backline.
Will Cremonese Find the Back of the Net Tonight?
This question may define the entire match. Atalanta has conceded just one goal since January 1st, while Cremonese has scored only two in the same period. Analysts at Sports Mole predict a 2-0 Atalanta victory, citing La Dea’s sharp attack against Cremonese’s toothless strikeforce. Yet Cremonese has shown they can frustrate teams, and with four consecutive draws at the New Balance Arena, an upset draw remains possible. Will Vardy finally break his drought, or will Scamacca put on another masterclass?
Sources
- Sports Mole – Comprehensive match preview with team news and predictions
- Sky Sport – Official broadcast information and head-to-head statistics
- FBRef – 2025-26 season statistics and performance data
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