Group Stage – Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool taking place? Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool will take place on Tuesday 19th October, 2021 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool taking place? Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool will take place at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid
Where can I get tickets for Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool? Ticket information for Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool on in the UK? Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
ATLETICO MADRID
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Oblak; Trippier, Felipe, Gimenez, Hermoso, Carrasco; Llorente, Koke, Lemar; Griezmann, Suarez
UNAVAILABLE: Savic (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE:
LIVERPOOL
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Keita, Fabinho, Henderson; Salah, Firmino, Mane
UNAVAILABLE: Elliott (Injured), Thiago (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Jones (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
This fixture is a classic case of ‘irresistible force against immovable object’ and is the first meeting between the two clubs since Atletico prevailed over two legs in the 2019-20 round of 16. The Spanish side have been typically dogged at the back this season but they will need to be at their best in order to thwart the visitors here, especially Mohamed Salah who has been looking as sharp as he has ever been recently. The hosts are aided by the fact that their planned La Liga fixture over the weekend was postponed to allow them to prepare for this fixture, and that added freshness over a Liverpool side who were in action on Saturday is certainly a marginal advantage. It’s difficult to oppose Liverpool on current form, but there is value to be had in backing the draw here, while under 2.5 goals is always a tempting market when Atletico are involved.
