Ace Football previews the Champions League game between Liverpool and Atalanta and offers betting tips, odds, line-ups, and team news.
Liverpool take on Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. A win for the hosts would see them qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.
The Reds showed no sign of defensive issues despite their injury list following a comprehensive 3-0 win over Leicester on Sunday night. The Reds have now won six of their last seven outings. At Anfield, they have won four straight games in all competitions.
Two of Atalanta’s three heaviest defeats in European competition have been at the hands of English opponents – 1-5 v Manchester City last season and 0-5 v Liverpool in their most recent game. Given their recent form, the Serie A side should have plenty to think about.
Atalanta haven’t won in five of their last six and they played 0-0 to Spezia in their latest outing. Regardless, this game looks like one with potential for much goals tonight.
Liverpool Form and Stats
Liverpool have been in excellent form as they approach this huge opportunity in the Champions League. A win will see them qualify for the knockout stages with two games to spare.
Jurgen Klopp’s team have won six of their last seven matches in all competitions including a 5-0 thrashing of Atalanta in Italy.
That was then followed up by a solid 1-1 draw away to Manchester City before they beat Leicester City 3-0 on Sunday.
Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino got on the scoresheet alongside a Jonny Evans OG as Liverpool produced a complete, outstanding performance at Anfield.
Key Team Stats
- Liverpool have won 6 of their last 7 matches (all competitions).
- Liverpool have won all 3 group matches this season (Champions League).
- Liverpool have won 10 of their last 13 home matches (Champions League).
Atalanta Form and Stats
Atalanta have struggled in recent weeks as they come into this important Champions League game on Wednesday.
The Serie A side have just one win in their last six matches and are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
The winless run began with a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool before drawing 1-1 with Inter Milan.
Last time out they were held to a 0-0 draw away to Spezia after being unable to break down their opponents.
Key Team Stats
- Atalanta have 1 win in their last 6 matches (Champions League).
- Atalanta have scored 1 goal in their last 3 matches (all competitions).
Team News
Liverpool: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Xherdan Shaqiri (all injured)
Atalanta: Caldara, Depaoli, Pasalic, Sutalo (injured)
Predicted Line-up
(Note: The image will change to the official XI once they’re both announced)
Match Facts
Betting Tips
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