Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | UEFA Champions League 2026-27
The Reds are on a three-match winning run against Los Colchoneros!
Liverpool FC will be locking horns with Atletico Madrid for their first UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league phase fixture. Anfield is going to witness this entertaining outing between these clubs.
Andoni Iraola’s men have not kicked things off on the best note for their Premier League 2026-27 season. However, in their first three games, they have maintained an unbeaten record. In their first two matches, they were held to a draw by Newcastle and Nottingham.
The Reds made a strong comeback in their next one to secure a win against Ipswich Town. Their attack has started to click once again, but the problem continues to be their defence.
Liverpool must avoid giving the ball away to their opponents out there. Anyhow, being at home will give them a major boost in confidence.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid got to a positive start to their LaLiga 2026-27 campaign. But they were met with a setback after facing a 0-3 defeat in their last league game against Athletic Club Bilbao. Los Colchoneros put in a poor performance in the second half.
They conceded all three of their goals after the first 45 minutes. The Diego Simeone-led side will not be looking to make similar mistakes against Liverpool.
Despite top stars in the lineup, they failed to contain Bilbao’s attack. Atleti will be away from home for their upcoming outing. It will not be an easy affair for them.
Kick-off
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- Location: Liverpool, England
- Stadium: Anfield
- Date: Thursday, September 10
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 am IST (Wednesday, September 9; 07:00 pm GMT/ 03:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT)
- Referee: Davide Massa
- VAR: In use
Form:
Liverpool: D-D-W
Atletico: W-D-W-L
Players to Watch
Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
Alexander Isak is going to play an important role in the final third for Liverpool. He has scored three goals in the last two games for his side. He will be looking to come up with another strong performance, but this time in the UEFA Champions League.
The Swedish forward will once again be the sole striker for the Reds.
Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid)
Álex Baena will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Liverpool. The Spanish midfielder/winger can also be deployed as a striker. His versatility makes him a crucial part of the squad for Atletico Madrid.
As of now, he has scored three goals in four LaLiga matches.
Match Facts
- Liverpool are undefeated in the first three games of the new season.
- Atletico Madrid have only won one of their last three games.
- Los Colchoneros are winless in their last three fixtures against the Reds.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Liverpool to win @8/11 BetMGM
- Alexander Isak to score @7/5 Ladbrokes
- Goals under 3.5 @6/11 Unibet
Injury and Team News
Hugo Ekitike, Federico Chiesa, Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are not going to be in action for Liverpool. They are not fit enough.
Atletico Madrid will be without the services of Alexander Sorloth due to his muscle injury. Arnau Ortiz is suspended. Julian Alvarez might once again come from the bench.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 7
Liverpool (wins): 3
Atletico (wins): 2
Draws: 2
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Alisson (GK); Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Munoz, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Oblak (GK); Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Grimaldo; Simone, Barrios, Hjulmand, Lookman; Lee, Baena
Match Prediction
Liverpool at home are going to have a massive advantage, but Atletico Madrid are not going to back down without a fight.
Andoni Iraola’s men are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Atleti in their upcoming UCL clash.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Telecast Details
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC
Spain: Telefonica
Nigeria: SuperSport
USA: Paramount+, TUDN, DAZN
When and where is the Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid UCL match?
This match will take place at Anfield on September 10 at 12:30 am IST.
Where and how to watch UCL live in India?
Fans will be able to view all the matches live via Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.
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