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UEFA Champions League: Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid Preview, Odds, Predictions (Sep 9)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Sep 6, 2026 at 2:46 AM EDT
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid odds favor Reds at -135 on BetOnline.
- Atletico’s last three games all ended with over 2.5 goals.
- The Reds scored twice in three events in a row.
Liverpool awaits Atletico under the imperative of a win. The Reds opened the season slow, and needs a triumph here because of morale. The guests suffered a huge blow this weekend, and have to bounce back. Though, that’s very hard when playing at Anfield.
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Game Preview
- When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Anfield Road, Liverpool, England
- How to Watch: Paramount+, Viaplay, TNT Sports
Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid Odds
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Game Preview
The Reds finally won this weekend. They were better than Ipswich on the road, 0-2, snapping back-to-back games that ended in a tie. Alexander Isak scored twice inside the first 9 minutes of the game, both times on Cody Gakpo’s assist.
It’s vital for Liverpool that the Swedish striker gets into good form early, because Iraola has to start posting good results immediately. Competition in both the Premier League and the Champions League is tough.
After two wins and a tie in the Spanish La Liga, Atletico lost the most recent event, and may we say it, pretty confidently. The Mattress Makers went to Bilbao, where the hosts smashed them 3-0.
This was the third straight game Atletico played that saw over 2.5 goals. Also, it was the first one this year in which they haven’t scored at least twice. The saga around Julian Alvarez is over, but the turbulence in the player-fans relationship remains.
Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid Head to Head
The Reds were better in 2025, when they won at home, 3-2. Robertson, Salah and Van Dijk netted for Liverpool, while Marcos Llorente added two goals for the Madridians.
Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid Predictions
Both teams are playing efficient football. Liverpool’s approach is ultra-offensive, and it always brings goals on both ends of the field. Atletico isn’t as strong defensively as before, and they also like to attack. So this is a perfect matchup for over 2.5 hits.
- Free Champions League Pick: Over 2.5 goals
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