Atalanta 2-0 Fiorentina: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Atalanta 2-0 Fiorentina in the Serie A on Sunday, 30 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Atalanta took control late in the first half, breaking the deadlock in the 41st minute when O. Kossounou scored, assisted by C. De Ketelaere, to give the hosts a deserved lead after a balanced opening period. Fiorentina pushed for an equaliser but struggled to create clear chances, with possession slightly in their favour at 52% yet failing to translate into meaningful threats. The game remained competitive until halftime, setting up a second period where Atalanta aimed to extend their advantage.

Early in the second half, A. Lookman doubled Atalanta’s lead in the 51st minute with an unassisted goal, shifting momentum firmly towards the home side. Fiorentina made substitutions around the 64th minute, bringing on A. Gudmundsson and N. Fortini, but accumulated yellow cards for M. Pongracic (59’), P. Mari (69’), and R. Mandragora (71’) disrupted their rhythm. Atalanta managed the game effectively with their own changes, including N. Zalewski and M. Pasalic entering at 67’, securing a clean sheet and a comfortable 2-0 victory.

Possession was closely contested, with Fiorentina edging it at 52% compared to Atalanta’s 48%, but this slight dominance did not yield goals, as Atalanta’s more efficient use of the ball led to the decisive strikes. Corners were similarly tight at 5-4 in Fiorentina’s favour, while successful dribbles stood at 47-45 for the visitors, indicating both teams’ intent to break lines, though Atalanta’s single assist highlighted their better finishing in key moments. Cards played a role too, with Fiorentina picking up three yellows against Atalanta’s one, potentially hampering their discipline and contributing to a fragmented second half.

Substitutions were maximised by both sides at five each, with Atalanta refreshing their lineup through changes like N. Zalewski replacing D. Zappacosta and M. Pasalic coming on for Ederson at 67’, which helped maintain energy; later swaps, such as N. Krstovic for G. Scamacca and K. Sulemana for A. Lookman at 77’, along with S. Kolasinac replacing I. Hien at 86’, ensured defensive solidity. Fiorentina’s adjustments, including A. Gudmundsson for N. Fagioli and N. Fortini for Dodo at 64’, followed by P. Comuzzo for P. Mari at 75’ and A. Richardson for R. Piccoli plus C. Ndour for S. Sohm at 79’, aimed to inject creativity but could not overturn the deficit, underscoring Atalanta’s tactical edge.

The match’s turning points centred on Atalanta’s goals, starting with O. Kossounou’s 41st-minute strike assisted by C. De Ketelaere, which broke a tense first half and gave the hosts a platform to build from. A. Lookman’s unassisted effort in the 51st minute then effectively sealed the result, capitalising on Fiorentina’s inability to respond despite their possession advantage. Fiorentina’s disciplinary issues, with yellow cards to M. Pongracic at 59’, P. Mari at 69’, and R. Mandragora at 71’, compounded their struggles, while Atalanta’s lone booking for I. Hien at 84’ came too late to impact the outcome.

Substitutions influenced the flow, particularly Atalanta’s double change at 67’ where N. Zalewski replaced D. Zappacosta and M. Pasalic came on for Ederson, bolstering midfield control. Fiorentina’s efforts to chase the game through changes like A. Gudmundsson for N. Fagioli and N. Fortini for Dodo at 64’ showed intent, but ultimately, these adjustments failed to create the necessary breakthroughs against a resolute Atalanta defence.

Atalanta lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, allowing for defensive stability while enabling fluid attacks through the wings and central partnerships. Key roles saw players like C. De Ketelaere providing creative support, with the setup facilitating effective transitions that led to their goals.

Fiorentina deployed a 3-1-4-2 shape, emphasising midfield width and dual forwards to challenge Atalanta’s backline. Standout partnerships in the midfield aimed to control possession, though disciplinary lapses limited their overall impact.

A. Lookman earned Man of the Match honours for his decisive 51st-minute goal that doubled Atalanta’s lead and his overall influence in attack, combining well with teammates to exploit spaces effectively despite being substituted at 77’ for K. Sulemana.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Fiorentina (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Napoli (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Sassuolo (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Udinese (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Milan (H)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Atalanta (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Juventus (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Genoa (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Lecce (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Inter (A)

Atalanta will aim to build on this solid 2-0 win, maintaining their defensive resilience as they prepare for upcoming fixtures that could test their form further in the league.

Fiorentina face the task of addressing their disciplinary and finishing issues after this defeat, looking ahead to their next matches to regain momentum in the campaign.

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