Pisa vs Atalanta — Match Preview
Friday night football comes from the Arena Garibaldi on 16 January 2026, as struggling Pisa host European hopefuls Atalanta. The hosts are enduring a nightmare return to the top flight, sitting rock bottom (20th) with just 13 points. They remain winless in their last five outings, though a 2–2 draw away at Udinese last weekend showed some fighting spirit.
Atalanta, on the other hand, are flying. Currently 7th with 31 points, La Dea have won three of their last four matches, including a dominant 2–0 victory over Torino and a tactical 1–0 win over Roma. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side is firmly in the hunt for Champions League football and will view this trip to Tuscany as a mandatory three points against the league’s leakiest defense.
Pisa vs Atalanta — Match Info
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 21)
- Venue: Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani, Pisa (Capacity: 14,869)
- Date: Friday, 16 January 2026
- Kickoff: 20:45 CET | 19:45 GMT | 14:45 ET
- Referee: TBC (AIA Appointment)
Pisa vs Atalanta — Match Stakes
Pisa (20th — 13 pts):
- Win → Moves to 16 pts; could lift them off the bottom if Verona or Fiorentina lose.
- Draw → A morale-boosting point against a top side, but does little for their survival chances.
- Loss → Remains anchored to the foot of the table; gap to safety likely widens to 6+ points.
Atalanta (7th — 31 pts):
- Win → Moves to 34 pts; puts immense pressure on 4th-placed Juventus and 5th-placed Roma.
- Draw → A disappointment against the league’s bottom side; slows their momentum.
- Loss → A shock result that would be seen as a major stumble in the race for Europe.
Pisa vs Atalanta — Team News
Pisa:
- Akinsanmiro E. — Out (International Duty – AFCON)
- Albiol R. — Out (Injury – Veteran Leader Missing)
- Caracciolo Ant. — Out (Suspended – Yellow Cards)
- Cuadrado J. — Out (Thigh Injury)
- Stengs C. — Out (Thigh Injury – Creative Hub Missing)
- Defensive Crisis: With Albiol injured and Caracciolo suspended, Pisa are missing their two most experienced center-backs.
Atalanta:
- Lookman A. — Out (International Duty – Top Scorer Missing / AFCON)
- Bakker M. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Kossounou O. — Questionable (Rest/Fatigue)
- Kolasinac S. — Questionable (Knee Injury)
- Bellanova R. — Questionable (Injury)
- Attack Reshuffle: Without Ademola Lookman, the creative burden falls on Charles De Ketelaere and the finishing of Gianluca Scamacca (if selected) or Mateo Retegui.
Pisa vs Atalanta — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Pisa
- 10/01 — 2–2 vs Udinese (Serie A)
- 06/01 — 0–3 vs Como (Serie A)
- 03/01 — 1–1 vs Genoa (Serie A)
- 28/12 — 0–2 vs Juventus (Serie A)
- 21/12 — 2–2 vs Cagliari (Serie A)
Atalanta
- 11/01 — 2–0 vs Torino (Serie A)
- 07/01 — 2–0 vs Bologna (Serie A)
- 04/01 — 1–0 vs AS Roma (Serie A)
- 29/12 — 0–1 vs Inter (Serie A)
- 22/12 — 1–0 vs Genoa (Serie A)
Pisa vs Atalanta — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 25/08/2025 — Atalanta 1–1 Pisa (Serie A)
- 23/08/2014 — Atalanta 2–0 Pisa (Coppa Italia)
- 15/08/2005 — Pisa 0–1 Atalanta (Coppa Italia)
- 30/03/1991 — Pisa 0–2 Atalanta (Serie A)
- 25/11/1990 — Atalanta 1–0 Pisa (Serie A)
Pisa vs Atalanta — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Pisa (3-4-2-1)
Semper; Calabresi, Canestrelli, Rus; Beruatto, Marin, Jevsenak, Esteves; Tramoni, Vignato; Bonfanti
Atalanta (3-4-2-1)
Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Scalvini; Zappacosta, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Samardzic; Retegui
Pisa vs Atalanta — Impact Bench
Pisa: Moreo (Target man), Arena (Dribbling)
Atalanta: Pasalic (Late runs into box), Zaniolo (Power)
Pisa vs Atalanta — Tactical Analysis
Pisa
Pippo Inzaghi (or current boss) has a massive headache. Pisa have conceded 30 goals, and now they face one of the league’s most dynamic attacks without their best defenders. They will likely sit very deep in a 5-4-1 block, hoping to frustrate Atalanta and hit on the counter via the speed of Matteo Tramoni. Set-pieces will be their best chance to score.
Atalanta
Gasperini’s machine is humming again. Even without Lookman, they have too much quality. They will press Pisa high, forcing errors from a makeshift backline. Expect Atalanta to overload the wide areas with Zappacosta and Ruggeri, stretching Pisa’s defense before delivering cut-backs for Retegui or De Ketelaere.
Pisa vs Atalanta — Key Battles
- Bonfanti vs Hien — Pisa’s striker needs to hold up the ball against Atalanta’s physical wall.
- Marin vs Ederson — The midfield engine battle; whoever wins this wins the game.
- Tramoni vs Scalvini — Can Pisa’s winger use his agility to trouble the Italian defender?
- Semper vs The Atalanta Attack — Pisa’s goalkeeper will likely be the busiest man on the pitch.
Pisa vs Atalanta — Spotlight Players
Pisa — Adrian Semper
The goalkeeper has made the most saves in the league for a reason. Against an Atalanta side that shoots on sight, he needs a “10/10” performance to keep Pisa in the game.
Atalanta — Charles De Ketelaere
With Lookman away, “CDK” is the main man. His vision and ability to drift between the lines will be the key to unlocking Pisa’s low block.
Pisa vs Atalanta — Prediction
Pisa 0–2 Atalanta
Pisa are depleted, demoralized, and defensively frail. Atalanta are organized, in form, and chasing Champions League football. While the Arena Garibaldi can be a hostile atmosphere, Atalanta’s superior quality and tactical discipline should see them secure a comfortable away win.
Pisa vs Atalanta — Betting Insights
- Atalanta to Win — High Probability.
- Atalanta Clean Sheet — Likely (Pisa struggle to score against top sides).
- Over 8.5 Corners — Very Likely (Atalanta force many corners).
Pisa vs Atalanta — Where to Watch
- Italy: DAZN / Sky Sport
- USA: Paramount+
- UK: TNT Sports
Pisa vs Atalanta — FAQs
Q: When is the Pisa vs Atalanta match?
A: The match kicks off on Friday, 16 January 2026, at 20:45 CET.
Q: Is Ademola Lookman playing?
A: No. He is on international duty (AFCON) with Nigeria.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: Atalanta are heavy favorites due to their form (3 wins in last 4) and Pisa’s position at the bottom of the table.
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