Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid prediction comes before the second leg of the Champions League 1/8-final. This game will be played on Wednesday, March 11, at the Anfield in Liverpool, England. In this match preview, we bring you the betting tips and correct score predictions based on the analysis of these two teams.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips
The Reds have been magnificent this entire season, which is why their recent form might seem horrible. This team has made us all used to perform fantastically, but their recent run hasn’t been that great. They lost three out of their previous five matches. It all started with a defeat in Madrid, two weeks ago. The loss to Atleti was their first defeat in 2020.
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Because Atletico Madrid beat them 1:0, the reigning Champions League champion will have to go for a win on Wednesday evening. The Reds are confident they can do it, especially because the game is played at the Anfield. At home, Liverpool has won their previous 11 matches in a row. Even more impressively, the Reds are without a defeat on their turf since 2018.
Liverpool seems capable of scoring against any team on the planet, including the defensive-minded Atletico Madrid. But, what if Atleti decide to ditch their standard strategy of “parking the bus” and try to fight back instead? If they manage to score a goal at Anfield, their chances of advancing to the quarterfinal of the Champions League will go up significantly due to the away goal rule. If Atleti score one goal, Liverpool would need to score at least three to win the doubleheader.
Scoring against Liverpool does not seem so difficult from Atleti’s perspective. There are several reasons for that, starting with the fact that the Reds have allowed a goal in each of their previous five games in all competitions. Furthermore, Liverpool have injury problems at the back. They’re going to be without their first-choice goalkeeper Alisson in this game.
The problem for Atletico is that the ball is probably going to be in the possession of their opponents for most of the time. Liverpool was the dominant side in their first duel as well, with the ball in their possession for two-thirds of the match.
Another problem for Atletico Madrid is that this team hasn’t been that great in the final third. In fact, with 31 goals scored in La Liga, they belong in the bottom half of the table. It’s a bit better situation when it comes to the Champions League, in which they scored 8 goals in the group phase.
Their goal-scoring form is also on the rise. Atletico Madrid has scored in every single game since the start of February when they lost to Real Madrid 1:0.
Our Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Prediction: Liverpool
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Correct Score Prediction: 3:1
Liverpool Form and Latest News
Their form did drop recently, but the player quality is the same. Liverpool is still one of the best team in the world and considering that they’re playing at home, they need to be thought of as the favorite against Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid Form and Latest News
Atleti are great at the back and thanks to their defensive prowess, they managed to keep a clean sheet in their previous clash with Liverpool. This time, however, they’re the away team and without the support of their loyal fans, they don’t look capable of resisting Liverpool’s attacks.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted lineup: Adrian – Van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson – Fabinho, Milner, Wijnaldum – Salah, Mane, Firmino
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup: Oblak – Savic, Felipe, Vrsaljko, Renan Lodi – Thomas, Saul, Koke, Llorente – Felix, Morata
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BTS @2.00
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Liverpool to qualify @2.10