- Liverpool's last 5 games have produced 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss
- Atletico Madrid's last 5 have yielded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss
- Liverpool's record in all competitions since the start of the season is W4, D3, L3
History and styles should make for an exciting encounter at Anfield
The group stage for the UEFA Champions League 2026-2027 season kicks off on Wednesday night with a highly anticipated clash between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid at Anfield.
These two sides last met in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League in 2025/2026 and the Reds edged out a 3-2 victory on home soil. That result is just one example of why this fixture is always set to be a cracker as their styles perfectly clash with one another.
Since taking over as head coach of Liverpool on 1st July 2026, Andoni Iraola has put the Reds into a hyperactive, front-foot strategy that makes them excellent at pressing in numbers and transitioning quickly when they win the ball. Atletico Madrid's style is a much narrower setup and is reactive in nature. They clog the central lanes, sit in a compact shape and then play vertical football on the break.
Given that Liverpool should control the ball and Atletico will be looking to pinch it back, this should be an absolute chess match with plenty of opportunities on the counter for the visitors. With the hosts' high-pressing game, there will also be some chances for Atletico to counter and they can get the better of the Reds.
Atletico to snatch a victory
Liverpool have won just one of their last three home games in all competitions, drawing once and losing once. They're conceding 1.71 goals per-game on home turf and they're up against a side who can strike on the attack in Atletico Madrid.
The away side have won just two and lost four of their six games away from home this season, but they've conceded 2.50 goals-per-game on the road. They're not impregnable at the back, but they're certainly capable of taking the game to the Reds.
Liverpool's form is mixed, drawing 2-2 at home to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and then winning 2-0 away at Ipswich Town. Atletico Madrid have drawn 2-2 at home to Villarreal CF, won 3-1 away at Sevilla FC and lost 3-0 away to Athletic Bilbao in their last three games. So the clearest read on this clash is for Atletico Madrid to get the upset win and BTTS Yes at 3/5, Over 2.5 goals at 31/50 looks worth a small flutter.
