Atalanta vs Bologna prediction & probabilities (2026-08-31)

Serie A

Atalanta vs Bologna Cards

2026-08-31 · 19:45
Cards44.1%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Atalanta 1-0 Bologna
1 yellow cards (Atalanta 1, Bologna 0)
0 red cards (Atalanta 0, Bologna 0)
✓ Under 3.5✓ No

We called Under 3.5 at 55.9% and it landed (1 in the match). We called No at 87.8% and it landed (0 in the match).

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 44.1%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
44%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Over 3.5 cards at 44.1%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Across the lines, the model goes from 65.6% for over 2.5 to 13.5% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 44.2%. On the card count, Bologna are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 40.0%, with a level count at 22.4%. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.565.6%

Over 3.544.2%

Over 4.526.0%

Over 5.513.5%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 65.6% 34.4%
3.5 cards 44.2% 55.9%
4.5 cards 26.0% 74.1%
5.5 cards 13.5% 86.5%

Who picks up more cards

Atalanta37.7%

Level22.4%

★ ModelBologna40.0%

Team card lines

Atalanta over 1.5

49.5%

Atalanta over 2.5

23.8%

Bologna over 1.5

51.2%

Bologna over 2.5

25.3%

Card handicap

Atalanta line Atalanta Bologna
-1.5 19.3% 80.7%
-0.5 37.7% 62.3%
+0.5 60.0% 40.0%
+1.5 79.0% 21.0%

Red card

Any red card12.2%

Atalanta red card5.0%

Bologna red card7.6%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 76.2% 23.8%
22.5 fouls 64.1% 35.9%
24.5 fouls 50.8% 49.2%

The discipline market is less analysed than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Atalanta vs Bologna. Slightly more cards are projected for Bologna for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

44.2%Over 3.5 cards
12.2%Any red card
40.0%Most cards: Bologna
49.5%Atalanta over 1.5 cards
51.2%Bologna over 1.5 cards
64.1%Over 22.5 fouls

Split by side, Atalanta over 1.5 cards sits at 49.5% and Bologna at 51.2%. A red card for either side is rated at 12.2% (Atalanta 5.0%, Bologna 7.6%).

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 44.1% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 12.2%, unlikely, and priced as such.
The DisciplinarianBologna are the pick to collect more cards at 40.0%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 44.2%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Atalanta vs Bologna?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 44.2% for Atalanta vs Bologna.

Will there be a red card in Atalanta vs Bologna?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 12.2%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Atalanta vs Bologna?
Before kickoff, the model rated Bologna to pick up more cards at 40.0%, with a level count at 22.4%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 10,145 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Cards actually happened 48.6% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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