Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Goal Prediction: Liverpool FC are set to open their UEFA Champions League campaign against Atletico Madrid at Anfield on September 9. The UCL fixture brings together two sides with contrasting recent results. Liverpool arrive unbeaten this season and produced a 2-0 victory away to Ipswich Town last weekend, while Atletico suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at Athletic Club.
The Reds also have home advantage and have won their last three meetings with Atletico. However, Diego Simeone’s side have repeatedly proved difficult to break down in European football. With Alexander Isak finding the net twice last time out and Atletico carrying several attacking options, the goal market promises plenty of intrigue.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Latest Team News
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed that new signing Bradley Barcola is ready for increased minutes after making his debut from the bench against Ipswich. Joe Gomez has also returned to training following a muscle problem.
However, Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni remain unavailable while continuing their rehabilitation. Wataru Endo is not registered for the Champions League league phase, while Federico Chiesa is also absent.
Atletico will be without Alexander Sorloth because of injury, while Arnau Ortiz is suspended. Jonathan David is another doubt after arriving from Juventus with a recent fitness issue. Julian Alvarez is available but Simeone confirmed that he is not ready to start.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Recent Form And Goal Stats
Liverpool’s latest 2-0 win over Ipswich kept their unbeaten start intact and moved them to six points from their opening three Premier League matches. Isak scored both goals in that victory.
Atletico, meanwhile, were beaten 3-0 by Athletic Club in their most recent La Liga outing. That result gives Liverpool an opportunity to exploit defensive uncertainty.
The head-to-head record is competitive. Liverpool have won four of nine meetings, compared with three Atletico victories. The Reds have won three of the five previous encounters at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Goal Prediction
Liverpool’s attacking momentum and Anfield advantage make them slight favourites to score first. Isak is the obvious goal threat after his Ipswich brace, while Barcola could add another dimension from the flank.
Atletico’s recent defeat raises defensive concerns, but Simeone’s side still possess enough quality to trouble Liverpool, particularly through their transition game.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Starting Lineups
Liverpool Confirmed Lineup — 4-2-3-1
Alisson
Ronald Araújo — Jérémy Jacquet — Virgil van Dijk — Milos Kerkez
Dominik Szoboszlai — Alexis Mac Allister
Rio Ngumoha — Florian Wirtz — Bradley Barcola
Alexander Isak
Atlético Madrid Confirmed Lineup — 4-4-2
Jan Oblak
Marcos Llorente — Marc Pubill — Cristian Romero — Dávid Hancko
Giuliano Simeone — Pablo Barrios — Koke — Álex Baena
Kang-in Lee — Julián Álvarez
