Liverpool vs Atletico. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League (November 3, 2021).

Liverpool failed to defend the title of the Premier League champions last season and finished only 3rd. This year the Reds have very serious objectives. They remain the last unbeaten club in the Premier League and are occupying the 2nd line with 22 points in the asset. In the last three rounds, Liverpool left Watford and Man United equally devastated (5:0), and then were held to a draw by Brighton (2:2). 

The Reds had a powerful start to their European campaign, too. Jurgen Klopp's charges won 3 out of 3 games in the first round and are top of their group. 

Liverpool also have recently reached the quarterfinals of the EFL League Cup. In the Round of 16, they beat Preston (2:0).

Fabinho, Kelleher, Keita, Milner, Elliott are injured and have been sidelined for this game.

Last season, Atletico Madrid became the champions of La Liga and got a direct ticket to the Champions League. Atletico recorded a goalless draw with Porto before beating AC Milan away (2:1). In the previous game, Diego Simeone's charges suffered their first defeat at the hands of Liverpool (2:3). 

After the first 11 rounds of La Liga, Los Colchoneros have 22 points from 6 victories and 4 draws. This puts the defending champions in 4th place in the table, however, they have a game in hand. In the last two rounds, Atletico drew with Levante (2:2) and crushed Real Betis (3:0). 

Savic, Llorente, Lemar, Kondogbia are sidelined through injuries. Griezmann was sent off in the reverse fixture and is suspended.