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17th Sep. UEFA Champions League---Liverpool VS Atletico Madrid Prediction
UEFA Champions League - Liverpool VS Atletico Madrid
Match Time:18-09-2025 03:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Reviews
Liverpool are entering this UEFA Champions League League Phase Matchday 1 match at Anfield on September 17, 2025, in top form, sitting 1st in the Premier League with a perfect 12 points from four matches. Their recent form shows four wins and one loss in their last five matches across all competitions, including a 1-0 league win at Burnley (Mohamed Salah’s late penalty) and a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth. They’ve scored nine goals and conceded four in the Premier League, averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game. At home, Liverpool are formidable, unbeaten in their last 12 competitive matches at Anfield, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker keeping two clean sheets. Coach Arne Slot’s 4-3-3 relies on Salah’s finishing (three goals, two assists) and Florian Wirtz’s creativity. Injuries to Curtis Jones (knock), Alexis Mac Allister (ankle, doubtful), Stefan Bajcetic (hamstring, doubtful), and Federico Chiesa (ineligible) are concerns, but Alexander Isak could make his debut. Liverpool will leverage their passionate home crowd to press high and dominate Atlético, aiming to avenge their 2020 UCL Round of 16 exit.
Atlético Madrid are struggling, sitting 11th in La Liga with 5 points from four matches (1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss). Their recent form includes one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five, with a 2-0 La Liga win over Villarreal but a 2-1 loss to Espanyol. They’ve scored five goals and conceded four, averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game. Away form is poor, with no wins in their last three road games, including a 1-1 draw at Alaves. Coach Diego Simeone’s 3-5-2 depends on Antoine Griezmann’s experience (six UCL goals last season) and Nicolas Gonzalez’s recent form (scored on debut). Injuries to Julián Álvarez (knee, out), Johnny Cardoso (ankle, out), Álex Baena (muscle, out), Thiago Almada (muscle, out), José María Giménez (muscle, out), and David Hancko (ankle, doubtful) weaken their squad. Atlético will need to stay compact and rely on counters to challenge Liverpool’s home intensity, aiming to repeat their 2020 upset.
Head to Head
Liverpool hold a strong recent edge over Atlético Madrid, winning three of their last five UCL meetings, with Atlético winning one and one draw. Their most recent clash was a 2-0 Liverpool win at Anfield on November 3, 2021, with Diogo Jota and Sadio Mané scoring. Atlético’s last win was a 3-2 extra-time victory at Anfield on March 11, 2020, in the UCL Round of 16, knocking Liverpool out. At Anfield, Liverpool have won three of their last four against Atlético, with one loss. Matches average 2.8 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of encounters, suggesting a competitive game. Liverpool’s recent 2-0 win and 3-2 away victory in 2021 give them a psychological edge, but Atlético’s 2020 triumph shows their resilience.
Prediction
Liverpool’s dominant home form, attacking depth, and historical edge at Anfield make them favorites against an Atlético side plagued by injuries and inconsistent away form. I predict a 2-1 win for Liverpool, with Salah or Isak (if he plays) likely scoring, while Griezmann or Gonzalez could nick a goal for Atlético on a counter. Liverpool’s win probability is around 65%, reflecting their perfect league start and Atlético’s depleted squad. Expect Liverpool to control possession (around 55%) and corners (8-10 projected), with Atlético’s counters posing a moderate threat. The game should see Liverpool’s wingers exploit Atlético’s injury-hit defense, building on their 2021 2-0 win, for a narrow victory to kick off their UCL campaign.
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