Pisa vs Atalanta prediction 16.01.2026 | Serie A

Pisa’s return to Serie A has been challenging. As of this week, they sit near the bottom of the table (19th) with 1 win, 10 draws, and 9 losses in 20 games, producing just 13 points and a goal difference of -15. Their recent stretch of performances has been anything but encouraging: nine consecutive Serie A games without a win. However, they are still not the worst defensive side in the league and rarely concede more than two goals per match. Pisa’s only win this season came at the Arena Garibaldi-Romeo Anconetani, where they narrowly beat Cremonense 1-0.

In terms of personnel, Pisa have faced multiple absences due to injury, suspension, and international duty. Key attackers such as M’Bala Nzola and Mateus Lusuardi have been unavailable in recent fixtures, further limiting their goal threat. Central defensive options have also been disrupted by suspensions, weakening a backline that already concedes highly.

Atalanta approach this fixture in more robust form, positioned comfortably in the top seven with 8 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses from 20 league games. Apart from a narrow 1-0 defeat to league leaders Inter on the final matchday of 2025, Atalanta have collected five wins over the past month, though entering the race for a top-four finish remains an uphill battle for La Dea. Their recent run shows improved momentum with three consecutive victories, including a convincing 2-0 win over Torino, highlighting a positive trend under their current tactical setup. These results have boosted confidence and reaffirmed their status as contenders for European qualification.

Injury news for Atalanta is relatively limited, and the squad should be close to full strength for this fixture. Key attackers such as Scamacca (leading the club scoring charts with 5 goals) and creative midfield contributors are expected to start, offering a balanced threat across all areas of the pitch.