Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid predictions: Reds to continue winning run at Anfield
Alex Jack
Liverpool have taken maximum points from the first four Premier League matches
Atletico Madrid earned a first win of the season by beating Villarreal 2-0
Recommended bet: Liverpool to win
Liverpool head into their Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday full of confidence, having won every game in the Premier League so far.
Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid are always difficult to break down and will be aiming to frustrate a Reds side who had to wait until the 95th minute to beat Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.
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Team news
Liverpool fans could get a first glimpse of new striker Alexander Isak, who is expected to be part of the matchday squad against Atleti.
Curtis Jones is out, but Alexis MacAllister could feature after he was taken off at half-time in Sunday's win over the Clarets as a precaution after being on the end of a nasty challenge.
Atletico have a number of injury concerns after three players picked up knocks during Saturday’s win against Villarreal. David Hancko injured his ankle, while Julian Alvarez and Robin Le Normand also came off.
Alvarez has now been ruled out by his knee problem, while Thiago Almada suffered a muscle injury during international duty and Alex Baena is still recovering from surgery following appendicitis.
The stats
Liverpool failed to win each of their first four Champions League games against Atletico between 2008 and 2020, but won home and away against them when they met in the 2021/22 group stage.
Since eliminating the Reds from the 2019/20 Champions League with wins home and away in the last 16 , Atleti have only won one of their last eight matches against English sides in the competition, winning 1-0 at Manchester United in March 2022.
Los Rojiblancos have only lost one of their last 10 opening games of a Champions League campaign, with the one defeat coming away to Bayern Munich in October 2020.
Atletico have kept a clean sheet in 42% of Champions League matches under Simeone, the highest percentage for any Spanish team playing 50+ games under one manager.
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Prediction
Arne Slot enjoyed a stunning first season on Merseyside, but will want to go further in the Champions League after Liverpool were knocked out by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain at the last 16 stage.
The Reds always expect to win at Anfield and may be coming up against Atleti at a good time. Simeone's side only recorded their first victory of the season on Saturday and picked up a number of injuries in the process.
The Argentinian will have to decide who deputises and move some players around, which could further disrupt the team's rhythm.
While the Spaniards will look to hamper and frustrate their hosts, the Reds have shown they can be patient and never give up.
The wins over Arsenal and Bournemouth were sealed after 80 minutes, while the victories at Newcastle and Burnley were clinched in injury-time.
Atleti are always dangerous and have matchwinners high up the pitch, but are depleted heading to Anfield. Liverpool should be able to take advantage.
