Atalanta vs Cagliari prediction, odds and how to watch

Hakan Çalhanoğlu's ninth-minute goal was enough for Inter to claim all three points at Cagliari, with the visitors dominating every meaningful statistic in a one-sided Serie A contest.

Lazar Samardžić struck in the sixth minute of stoppage time to hand Atalanta a 1-0 victory over Bologna, a result that flattered the hosts given how the match played out.

Atalanta dominated possession and created the clearer opportunities but could not find a way through a disciplined Hapoel Tel Aviv side, with a goalless draw the frustrating outcome at the Gewiss Stadium.

Cagliari took all three points from the Tardini with a 79th-minute goal, winning a match that Parma dominated in terms of duels and long-ball volume but could never convert into genuine danger. The thing nobody is talking about is just how clearly Cagliari's defensive structure outworked a Parma side that created a lot of noise without ever finding the right frequency.

Atalanta won their Serie A opener 2-1 against Sassuolo, but the scoreline flatters the home side. The real story is how Gasperini's triple substitution at the hour mark completely altered the structure of this match, and how Sassuolo generated far more than their one goal suggests.

Juventus host Atalanta on Sunday looking to build early momentum in Serie A, but the data tells a more complicated story than the standings suggest. This is a fixture where preparation and defensive structure will matter far more than reputation.

Udinese have failed to find any rhythm at home this season, and Cagliari arrive at the Bluenergy Stadium carrying genuine confidence from the road. The structural questions surrounding both sides make this a more interesting fixture than the table suggests.

Atalanta host Cagliari at the Gewiss Stadium on Saturday evening carrying a growing injury list and questions about their defensive solidity, while the visitors arrive with a positive momentum slope and a game plan that suggests they are more than capable of causing problems on the road.