Atalanta BC vs Cagliari Calcio

Both sides arrive at Gewiss Stadium level on six points after three rounds, with Atalanta eighth and Cagliari ninth in the table — an early chance for either to push into Serie A's top half. Atalanta have scored in four straight games but were stung 2-1 at Roma last time out despite Ederson's opener, though they remain unbeaten in three straight home matches under Maurizio Sarri. Gianluca Gaetano is suspended after his red card in Rome, Isak Hien and Kamaldeen Sulemana are out injured, while Franck Kessie looks set for another start. Cagliari, managed by Fabio Pisacane, arrive buoyant after beating Lecce 1-0, matching their best start to a top-flight season. Daniel Maldini continues to impress on loan, though Yerry Mina (calf) and Mattia Felici (knee) are sidelined. Atalanta's home dominance in this fixture — 30 wins in 44 meetings at Bergamo — points to a tight but home-favoured result. Our prediction: 2-1.