Liverpool will start their UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday, 17 September, when they welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield.
The Reds have had a perfect start to the season, winning all four of their opening Premier League matches, while Atletico have had a sluggish start in La Liga.
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, check out our Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid prediction.
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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid prediction: The Reds to cruise to victory
Key Stats
- Liverpool won all four of their home league phase matches last season.
- Atletico Madrid have failed to win either of their two competitive away matches this season, both of which were against teams far inferior to Liverpool.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in three of Atletico Madrid's four competitive matches so far this season.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Atletico Madrid
While Liverpool are still yet to perform anywhere near their potential, the fact they have managed to win every game they've played this season is impressive. That type of relentless winning can be habitual, while the same can be said for when you're stuck in a rut, as Atletico Madrid are finding out.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool start as favourites
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid odds are weighted in favour of the hosts, but not by as much as we might have expected. Ladbrokes have given Liverpool a 63.6% chance of winning the match, while Atletico Madrid have been given a 19% chance of picking up all three points.
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Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in four years
This will be the first time since 2021 that Atletico Madrid and Liverpool have played against each other. Back then, the two teams played two legs against each other in the group stages of the Champions League, with the Reds completing the double over Atleti, with a 3-2 win in Madrid followed up with a 2-0 win at Anfield.
Liverpool preview: A debut for Isak?
Alexander Isak wasn't even considered for selection for the match against Burnley on Sunday, but there is a chance that the Swede makes the bench on Wednesday night. Alexis Mac Allister is another player who will likely be restricted to bench minutes as Slot navigates a few niggles in his ranks.
Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK), Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike
Last five results
- Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
- Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal
- Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool
- Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth
- Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool
Atletico Madrid preview: Doubts galore
Diego Simeone has a problem this week, as over the weekend, he saw four of his players forced off the pitch with injury problems. That quartet, Julian Alvarez, Robin Le Normand, David Hancko and Nico Gonzalez, are now all doubtful to appear at Anfield. Once linked with a move to Liverpool, Conor Gallagher should start the game as a result of the injuries.
Predicted lineup: Oblak (GK), Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Ruggeri, Barrios, Simeone, Koke, Gallagher, Griezmann, Sorloth
Last five results
- Atletico Madrid 2-0 Villarreal
- Alaves 1-1 Atletico Madrid
- Atlteico Madrid 1-1 Elche
- Espanyol 2-1 Atletico Madrid
- Newcastle 0-2 Atletico Madrid