- Liverpool's last five matches ended with W2, D2 and L1.
- Atletico Madrid's last five games ended with W3, D1 and L1.
- Los Colchoneros edged Liverpool 3-2 in their previous meeting in a goal-filled thriller.
In-form, compact Los Colchoneros will challenge Reds
Liverpool's attacking press can make teams crack all over the pitch, but Atletico Madrid have been playing a block-and-counter setup since Oscar Fernandez took charge in 2021 and they can punish the Reds if they're able to hold them off.
Fernandez has kept Atletico Madrid compact, disciplined and lethal on the break and he's done a pretty good job so far. Los Colchoneros have won five, drawn one and lost four of their last 10 matches across all competitions, which isn't a bad return given how volatile that stretch has been.
On the other hand, Liverpool's 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 system is almost the polar opposite in terms of style. Andoni Iraola's Reds are a high-tempo side that has a heavy counter-pressing style to make it so and they can be devastating on the front foot.
Both teams to score looks likely at Anfield
This game could be tight and tense in the early stages, but both teams to score should be a live bet at Anfield on Wednesday as both sides have more than enough quality in attack to punish the other.
Liverpool did well to draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League before putting three points on the board with a solid 2-0 away win over Ipswich Town.
The Reds have won four, drawn three and lost three of their last 10 across all comps, which doesn't quite qualify as 'full throttle' results, but Atletico should also be up for it.
Los Colchoneros to grab an away win
Atletico Madrid beat Sevilla 3-1 away from home before losing 3-0 to Athletic Bilbao, so even in their 'down' moments, they can still be dangerous.
Away from home across all competitions, Los Colchoneros have won two and lost four, but they have scored eight away goals at an average of 1.33 per game.
Liverpool have scored 14 goals in their last seven home games across all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals is the selection, as it's a relatively short 1.62 and Liverpool have shown that they can nick results rather than blow teams out. There will be plenty of chances at both ends of the pitch, but we're taking Los Colchoneros to nick it away from home.
