Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Champions League Odds for Wednesday, September 9th
Get Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid prediction, betting picks, odds, and lineups for Wednesday's Champions League clash at Anfield with top betting angles.
Grayson Parker - September 9, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT
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Competition | UEFA Champions League |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 9, 2026 |
Game Time | 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Anfield |
Liverpool and Atletico Madrid open their 2026-27 Champions League campaigns at Anfield on September 9, and the early Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid prediction leans toward the hosts in a matchup that rarely stays quiet.
Liverpool arrive unbeaten in four games, and Anfield has been a fortress in European openers. The hosts carry the platform of Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz through a busy, direct midfield.
Atletico Madrid step up for a 14th straight season in the competition. Diego Simeone brings a fully fit squad, with Marcos Llorente a live threat given his standout record on this ground.
The rivalry brings goals. Liverpool have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 4 games against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, and 5+ goals have landed across 3 of those same 4 previous matchups.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Recent Results
Liverpool head into this one unbeaten in four games, a run that includes four ties across their last six outings — a sign that Andoni Iraola's side is still searching for a sharper edge in front of goal. Szoboszlai was their standout Champions League performer last season, leading the squad for goals, assists and possession won, while Wirtz averaged 3.4 chances created per 90, the best rate among players with at least 300 minutes.
Atletico Madrid travel to England after a 3-0 La Liga defeat to Athletic Bilbao, a messy result that dented their momentum. Simeone still leans on tactical discipline and a fully available squad, and he has never lost to his opposite number in four managerial meetings. Llorente, with four goals in two Anfield outings, remains the most intriguing name in Atletico's traveling group.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Liverpool: Wataru Endo (Injured/out), Federico Chiesa (Injured/out), Joe Gomez (Injured/out), Giovanni Leoni (Injured/out), Vitezslav Jaros (Injured/out), Hugo Ekitike (Injured/out)
Atletico Madrid: No injuries or suspensions reported.
Liverpool
Liverpool are short on defensive depth, missing Endo, Chiesa, Gomez, Leoni, Jaros and Ekitike, which leaves little room to rotate the back four. Alisson should start behind Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk and Kerkez, with Mac Allister and Szoboszlai anchoring midfield so Wirtz can operate between Atletico's lines. Cody Gakpo, who led the competition for big chances created per 90, completes the support behind Isak.
Atletico Madrid
Simeone has a fully fit squad and plenty of flexibility. Oblak should start behind Llorente, Pubill, Hancko and Grimaldo, with Giuliano Simeone, Barrios, Hjulmand and Baena in midfield. Hjulmand's positioning will be key to limiting Wirtz. Up top, Lee Kang-in and Ademola Lookman are expected to form a mobile front two that can hurt Liverpool in transition when the full-backs push on.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup
Liverpool
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Becker; Frimpong, Van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Gakpo, Wirtz, Barcola; Isak
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Oblak; Llorente, Hancko, Pubill, Grimaldo; Simeone, Barrios, Hjulmand, Baena; Kang-In, Lookman
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Key Stats & Game Facts
- Liverpool have had 6+ shots on target in 4 out of 4 games against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
- Liverpool have won and seen 4+ goals scored in 3 of their last 4 games against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
- Marcos Llorente has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances against Liverpool in the Champions League.
- Atletico Madrid have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 games against Liverpool in the Champions League.
- Koke has made 3+ tackles in 3 of his last 5 appearances against Liverpool in the Champions League.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Liverpool have dominated this fixture lately, and Anfield tilts things further in their favor. The hosts are the favorites here, backed by a projected scoreline of 2-1 in their favor, a 54% win probability, and a relentless attacking unit that has put 2+ goals past Atletico in each of their last four Champions League meetings. Atletico are stubborn and dangerous in transition, but Liverpool's firepower behind Isak should just about carry them.
Best Picks
Back David Hancko to record Over 1.5 Tackles in the Player Tackles market. Hancko anchors Atletico's defense against a relentless Liverpool attack, and his workload looks set to be significant with Wirtz and Isak stretching the back line all night. The Player Tackles market offers strong value given the volume of defensive work he figures to absorb throughout this game.
Back Over 3.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projections point to a high-scoring night, forecasting 3.71 total goals and a 69% implied probability of both teams scoring. Liverpool's attacking firepower and Atletico's propensity to contribute in goal-heavy games make the Total Goals Over/Under market worth targeting on the over side here.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Same Game Parlay
Our Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Same Game Parlay stacks four legs: a Liverpool win, Alexander Isak to score, yes on both teams to score, and Morten Hjulmand to pick up a card.
Liverpool are the favorites and have won while seeing 4+ goals scored in 3 of their last 4 Champions League games against Atletico, making the moneyline the anchor of this parlay.
Isak leads a loaded front line, and with Liverpool scoring 2+ goals in 4 out of 4 Champions League games against Atletico, an anytime goalscorer nod fits the pattern.
The both-teams-to-score leg has plenty of support, too: Llorente has scored on 2 of his last 3 appearances at Anfield against Liverpool in the Champions League, and this rivalry consistently delivers on both ends of the field.
The card leg leans on discipline history, with Atletico picking up 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 Champions League games against Liverpool, and Hjulmand tasked with shackling Wirtz.
Right now, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +1120 and is available as short as +942 elsewhere. That's an $18 swing in potential profit on a $10 stake from the best price to the worst.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Talking Points
This is Andoni Iraola's first European game as Liverpool manager, and he inherits a fixture the club have dominated of late. His attack looks in good shape, with Alexander Isak arriving off a brace in a 2-0 Premier League win at Ipswich Town. The bigger question is Liverpool's thin defensive depth, with six players sidelined and little room to rotate the back four. Atletico's own storyline centers on Llorente, whose four goals in two Anfield appearances make him a menace on the overlap, plus a Simeone side that has never lost to Iraola in four managerial meetings. Something has to give.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Predictions FAQs
When is the Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid game?
The Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Champions League game takes place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, kicking off at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.
Where is the Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid game being played?
The game is being played at Anfield.
Where can I watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid?
The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and RTE 2.
What are the predicted starting lineups for Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid?
Liverpool's probable lineup includes Becker, Kerkez, Van Dijk, Jacquet, Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Barcola, Wirtz, Gakpo, and Isak. Atletico Madrid are projected to start Oblak, Grimaldo, Hancko, Pubill, Llorente, Baena, Hjulmand, Barrios, Simeone, Kang-In, and Lookman.
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