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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips

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Anyone not paying close enough attention to European football in recent years may have been surprised by Atletico Madrid’s 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.

Yes, Liverpool are the reigning champions in this competition, and they are rapidly closing in on the English Premier League title too.

But in the last six seasons, Atleti have reached two Champions League finals, a semi-final and a quarter-final.

Why? Because they are experts when it comes to knockout phase football, and in Diego Simeone they have a tactical master who is able to elevate his players to a level greater than the sum of their parts.

The 1-0 scoreline at the Wanda Metropolitano was a fair reflection of the game, with Saul Niguez putting the Spaniards in the lead who then put the game to bed with aggressive pressing and closing the lines between their defence and midfield.

1st Leg Most Important Facts Details
Match Result Atletico 1: 0 Liverpool
Scorer Saúl Ñíguez
Injured in the match Jordan Henderson (hamstring)

In the end Liverpool, for whom silverware is coming easy these days, failed to register a single shot on target. Jordan Henderson got injured during the match, but it turns out he will recover for the rematch.

It was another Champions League masterclass from Simeone, and gives his side hope that they can complete an unlikely victory at Anfield and knock the defending champions out of the competition.

But which way will this second leg go? Let’s analyse the action and make some Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid predictions.

1. Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Odds

As ever, these two-legged matches offer a couple of different options for bettors to explore.

The first is the traditional Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid odds – who will win this match on March 11? For that, Liverpool are the favourites at 1.55 with bet365, with Atleti priced at 6.50 and the draw at 3.90.

1.1 Liverpool v Atletico Madrid Betting Tips

And then we have the ‘to qualify’ betting market, which is interesting because Liverpool and Atletico Madrid are both priced at around the 1.90 mark. So, that shows how close the bookies think this tie will end up.

2. Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Preview

There are a number of different outcomes which could unfold in this match.

Liverpool, impassioned by their vocal home support, could run amok if they can reproduce their best football, and that 0-1 deficit could be wiped out very quickly.

Atleti could do what they did in the first leg, keeping the Reds at bay before sneaking a goal on the counter-attack. Remember, if they find the net here then Liverpool would need to score THREE times to negotiate the Spaniards’ away goal boosted lead, and that is something that is largely unheard of under Simeone’s leadership.

And then there is a third possibility, which is that this second leg stays 0-0 for a decent period of time as Atleti stifle their hosts. But that scoreline would keep Liverpool in the hunt for a goal of their own to take the tie into extra time.

This Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Champions League contest is sure to be an enthralling watch then, and it would take a particularly optimistic bettor to pin their colours to the mast of either team here!

3. Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Betting Predictions

What is really interesting about this fixture is that it now comes down to Atletico Madrid.

They hold all the aces here, and even against the Champions League winners and probable Premier League victors they hold the advantage of knowing that if they can find an away goal from any source then they will have one foot in the quarter finals.

But Liverpool will believe that they can score two goals in front of their own supporters and win this match.

It’s a fascinating situation to watch but a difficult one to bet on, which makes giving any concrete Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid betting tips a difficult task.

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So we’re going to keep our powder dry but for one wager: Atletico Madrid to qualify. Realistically, they only need to score a single goal to take a massive advantage, and that’s enough to convince us that their 1.95 (with William Hill) price is good value.

4. Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Live Stream

The days of being able to watch Champions League football for free on TV are all but over, depending on which country you live in.

For Liverpool fans in the UK, it’s a case of spending a huge amount of cash every month on a BT Sport subscription to go with their already-expensive Sky Sports package.

4.1 Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Live Stream

But there might just be another way. Most bookies these days have a live streaming channel, and you’d be surprised at the quality of sporting action that can appear on them.

So, stay tuned to your bookmaker’s website ad app – you might just be able to enjoy a Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid live stream on your smart device.

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