Liverpool - Atlético Madrid: A top match to kick off the UEFA Champions League. Prediction and betting tips - September 9, 2026
In the first-round match of the UEFA Champions League League Phase, we will see a clash between Liverpool and Atlético Madrid. The match will take place on Wednesday, September 9, kicking off at 21:00 CET. I have a betting tip for it.
Liverpool - Atlético: Match preview
Liverpool changed their manager after last season, with Andoni Iraola taking over, and the start to the new campaign has been rather inconsistent and unconvincing. The Reds first rescued a draw in their match against Newcastle, 2-2, and then were held to another 2-2 draw at home against Nottingham. Their first and only victory came in the third round, when Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0. Five points from three rounds and now the start of a new UEFA Champions League campaign.
Atlético Madrid have had the same manager for many years and are now heading into another new campaign under him. Their start to the new season has been rather inconsistent. Diego Simeone's side won twice and drew once in their opening three matches. Their heavy defeat came in the previous game against Athletic Bilbao. The Madrid side conceded three goals in the second half and were unable to respond. Most likely, Atlético will once again fight for a top-three or top-four finish this season. Perhaps the team will try to make a run at the Copa del Rey. However, competing for the league title will be extremely difficult.
Match facts and H2H
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their last five matches: two wins and three draws.
- Liverpool have scored in four consecutive matches.
- Atlético Madrid have conceded in their last three matches.
- Liverpool beat Atlético Madrid 3-2 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Probable lineups
- Liverpool: Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Barcola, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak
- Atlético Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Romero, Grimaldo; Koke, Hjulmand; Simeone, Baena, Lookman; David
Prediction
Liverpool and Atlético are not in their best form at the moment and have been rather inconsistent. However, I still expect us to see an exciting, high-scoring match. I suggest betting on over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.63.
