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Liverpool host Atletico Madrid at Anfield in one of the standout fixtures of Champions League matchweek one. The Premier League champions have started their domestic campaign in flawless fashion, while Diego Simeone’s men only secured their first La Liga win of the season at the weekend.
Liverpool’s 1-0 win at Burnley on Sunday made them the first team in Premier League history to win each of their opening four matches with goals scored in the final 10 minutes. It may not always have been pretty, but the Reds’ knack for late winners has them sitting top of the Premier League table with a perfect record.
| Bets | Moneyline | Moneyline |
| Full Time Result | Liverpool: -175, Atletico Madrid: +400 | Draw: +320 |
| Draw No Bet | Liverpool: -450 | Atletico Madrid: +280 |
| Total Goals | Over 3.5: +145 | Under 3.5: -200 |
| Liverpool to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +195 | No: +185 |
| Atletico Madrid to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +700 | No: +800 |
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Slot will now turn his focus to Europe, where Liverpool will aim to erase memories of last season’s painful last-16 exit to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, took just two points from their first three outings against Espanyol, Elche and Alaves. The international break proved timely for Atleti, who bounced back by defeating Villarreal 2-0 on home soil.
Historically, this is a matchup with plenty of intrigue. Atletico frustrated Liverpool across their first six competitive encounters, losing only once. But the Reds have since turned the tide with back-to-back wins over Simeone’s men in the 2021-22 group stage. With Liverpool in red-hot form and Atletico searching for consistency, Wednesday’s showdown at Anfield promises to be a compelling clash of styles.
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A low-scoring battle looks likely when Liverpool and Atletico Madrid lock horns. The Reds have been clinical but not free-flowing in recent outings, with each of their last two matches ending in 1-0 wins against Burnley and Arsenal.
Atletico, meanwhile, are known for their compact defensive style, and their recent results only reinforce that reputation. They played back-to-back 1-1 draws against Alaves and Elche before finally earning a clean sheet in a 2-0 win over Villarreal. Based on recent form, backing Under 3.5 Goals feels the safest play here.
Ekitike has started life at Liverpool brightly in the Premer league. Coming off a prolific season with Eintracht Frankfurt, where he scored 22 times, the forward looks sharp and confident in front of goal. His rich form makes him a strong pick to get on the scoresheet again at Anfield.
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Back-to-back clean sheets against Arsenal and Burnley highlight how Arne Slot’s men have rediscovered their discipline at the back. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, arrive at Anfield with several key injury concerns and limited firepower.
Diego Simeone’s side have found goals hard to come by in La Liga and may struggle to break down the Reds. Given Liverpool’s current form and Atletico’s lack of cutting edge, the hosts should have enough quality to grind out another win.
Final Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Atletico Madrid
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