Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Predictions

These clubs are all set to produce an intense fixture, but Liverpool will be coming in as the favourites and are likely to secure a win in their opening UEFA Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Anfield, Merseyside

Date: Wednesday, 17^th September 2025

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

Merseyside meets Madrid once again in one of the headline fixtures of Champions League matchweek one, as Liverpool tackle Atletico Madrid at their Anfield headquarters.

The Reds have made an unblemished start to Premier League proceedings this season, while Diego Simeone's side have only just got off the mark in La Liga.

Head-to-head:

• Liverpool have won 2 of the 6 UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.
• Atletico Madrid have recorded 2 victories as well.
• The remaining 2 clashes ended in draws.
• Liverpool scored 9 goals
• Atletico Madrid hit the back of the net on 8 occasions.
• The Arne Slot-led side are on a four-match winning streak.
• 5 of their 6 encounters produced at least 2 goals.

Form:

• Liverpool in all competitions: L-W-W-W-W
• Atletico Madrid in all competitions: L-D-D-W

Team News:

• Curtis Jones and Stefan Bajcetic might miss out on action due to fitness issues. Alexander Isak will not be in action due to personal reasons.
• Atletico Madrid will be without the services of Alex Baena as he is injured. David Hancko, Jose Gimenez and Thiago Almada might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Player(s) to watch:

• Mohamed Salah is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Reds. Mohamed Salah is coming in after converting a match-winning spot kick in his previous game. He will be looking to yet again engrave his name on the scoresheet so that he can help his side.
• Pablo Barrios has performed well for Atletico Madrid in three La Liga appearances. He scored one of the goals in Atleti’s 2-0 win against Villarreal. He will have a major role in regulating the ball in the midfield. Barrios can also be of use in the final third.