- Liverpool have won their last four games
- Atletico Madrid have scored in all four matches this season
- Liverpool have won their last three meetings with Atletico Madrid
Los Colchoneros to score in defeat at Anfield
Liverpool needed a 95th-minute Mohamed Salah penalty to edge past Burnley at the weekend, but Wednesday’s Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid should be a far more open contest.
Diego Simeone’s side have found the net in all four competitive matches this season and finally got their first win on the board against Villarreal on Saturday. However, a trip to Anfield represents a step up in class, especially given their stuttering start.
Arne Slot’s men have begun the campaign strongly, winning four of their five matches and putting nine goals past opponents, including a statement victory over Arsenal before the international break. While Liverpool have kept back-to-back clean sheets, they conceded six times across the previous three games – a reminder that defensive vulnerabilities remain.
The Reds have history on their side too, having won their last three encounters with Atletico Madrid. Given Los Colchoneros’ tendency to get on the scoresheet, a Liverpool win with both teams to score stands out as solid value, with a repeat of Atletico’s 2-1 away defeat earlier this season a realistic outcome.
Key Player – Mohamed Salah
Salah hasn’t quite hit top gear yet, but with three goals and an assist in seven appearances for club and country, he continues to provide decisive moments. His late penalty at Turf Moor underlined his importance, and he is the likeliest to make the difference once again.
Prediction: Liverpool to win & BTTS (2-1)
