Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid: Stats, Prediction & Super Sub Betting
Liverpool host Atlético Madrid at Anfield in a repeat of their memorable 2019/20 round-of-16 tie. Liverpool are current English champions and one of the competition favourites; Atlético have twice reached the UCL final under Simeone and remain one of Europe's most defensively organised sides.
Liverpool and Atlético have a rich UCL history — including Atlético's 2019/20 round-of-16 comeback win at Anfield. Player insights below draw on the most recent UCL season data and are clearly labelled.
Fixture verified 2026-09-08 · UEFA match information
Liverpool vs Atlético — the short version
- Kick-off: Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 21:00 CEST, Anfield, Liverpool.
- Competition: UEFA Champions League 2026/27 — Matchday 2.
- Standout player trend: Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid) — 3+ Shots in 5 of his last 5 recorded appearances.
- Recorded player trends: 15 across both squads (table below).
- Substitution protection: availability depends on the bookmaker, the market and your country — check the betslip before placing.
Historical trends do not confirm a starting line-up, a market being offered, or a result.
Liverpool vs Atlético stats
Every recorded player trend for this fixture, ranked by how often it landed. Figures count recorded appearances in Champions League 2025/26 — they describe what has happened, not what will happen.
| Player | Team | Market | Hit rate | Last matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julián Álvarez | Atlético Madrid | 3+ Shots | 5/5(100%) | 33334 |
| Hugo Ekitike | Liverpool | 1+ Shots on Target | 5/5(100%) | 12121 |
| Hugo Ekitike | Liverpool | 1+ Shots on Target | 5/6(83%) | 12121 |
| Julián Álvarez | Atlético Madrid | 2+ Shots on Target | 4/5(80%) | 22303 |
| Julián Álvarez | Atlético Madrid | Anytime Goalscorer | 4/5(80%) | 11101 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool | 1+ Shots on Target | 4/5(80%) | 13410 |
| Hugo Ekitike | Liverpool | 3+ Shots | 4/5(80%) | 34332 |
| Cody Gakpo | Liverpool | 1+ Shots on Target | 4/5(80%) | 11110 |
| Alexander Isak | Liverpool | 1+ Shots on Target | 4/5(80%) | 01211 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool | 2+ Shots | 4/5(80%) | 23521 |
| Julián Álvarez | Atlético Madrid | 2+ Shots on Target | 4/5(80%) | 22303 |
| Cody Gakpo | Liverpool | 1+ Shots on Target | 4/5(80%) | 11110 |
| Julián Álvarez | Atlético Madrid | Anytime Goalscorer | 4/5(80%) | 11101 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool | 1+ Shots on Target | 4/6(67%) | 13410 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool | Anytime Goalscorer | 3/5(60%) | 11010 |
Liverpool
10 recorded player trends. Strongest: Hugo Ekitike — 1+ Shots on Target in 5 of 5.
Atlético
5 recorded player trends. Strongest: Julián Álvarez — 3+ Shots in 5 of 5.
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📈 Player trends to watch
Highlights from recorded appearances. These historical trends do not confirm the starting lineup or predict the result.
Julián Álvarez(Atlético Madrid)
3+ shots in 5 of last 5 matches — hit in 5/5 last UCL appearances.Competition-level coverage recorded at Stake. Fixture availability must still be checked.
Julián Álvarez(Atlético Madrid)
2+ shots on target in 4 of last 5 matches — hit in 4/5 last UCL appearances.
Hugo Ekitike(Liverpool)
1+ shots on target in 5 of last 5 matches — hit in 5/5 last UCL appearances.
Verified player insights — Liverpool vs Atlético
Computed from real match data. Evidence from 2025/26 UCL season unless labelled otherwise.
🥅 Shots on Target
Champions League 2025/26
Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid
2+ shots on target in 4 of last 5 matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 4/5 · threshold 2+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool
1+ shots on target in 5 of last 5 matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 5/5 · threshold 1+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool
1+ shots on target in 4 of last 5 matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 4/5 · threshold 1+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool
1+ shots on target in 5 consecutive matches
Based on last 6 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 6 recorded appearances
Hit 5/6 · threshold 1+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool
1+ shots on target in 4 consecutive matches
Based on last 6 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 6 recorded appearances
Hit 4/6 · threshold 1+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Cody Gakpo
Liverpool
1+ shots on target in 4 of last 5 matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 4/5 · threshold 1+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Alexander Isak
Liverpool
1+ shots on target in 4 of last 5 matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 4/5 · threshold 1+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid
2+ shots on target in 3 consecutive matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 4/5 · threshold 2+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Cody Gakpo
Liverpool
1+ shots on target in 4 consecutive matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 4/5 · threshold 1+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
🎯 Shots
Champions League 2025/26
Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid
3+ shots in 5 of last 5 matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 5/5 · threshold 3+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool
3+ shots in 4 of last 5 matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 4/5 · threshold 3+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool
2+ shots in 4 of last 5 matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 4/5 · threshold 2+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
⚽ Goals & Assists
Champions League 2025/26
Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid
Scored in 4 of last 5 matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 4/5 · threshold 1+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid
Scored in 3 consecutive matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 4/5 · threshold 1+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
Champions League 2025/26
Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool
Scored in 3 of last 5 matches
Based on last 5 appearances in Champions League 2025/26
Last 5 recorded appearances
Hit 3/5 · threshold 1+
Historical statistics do not confirm a player’s selection or an available betting market. Data updated 07/09/2026.
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Substitution protection in Champions League
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Frequently asked questions
›What time is Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid?
Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid kicks off at 21:00 CEST on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at Anfield, Liverpool, in the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 — Matchday 2.
›Which player has the strongest recorded trend in Liverpool vs Atlético?
Of the trends published for this fixture, Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid) has the highest hit rate: 3+ Shots in 5 of his last 5 recorded appearances. This is a record of past matches, not a prediction, and it does not confirm he will start.
›What happens to my player bet if he is substituted?
Super Sub can allow an eligible player bet to continue with the substitute who replaces your selected player. The exact rules and eligible markets depend on the bookmaker. Check the market label and current terms on your betslip.
›Are the stats on this page from the current season?
Player trends are computed from recorded match data and each card states the competition and number of appearances it covers. Where the most recent complete data is from a previous UEFA season, the card is labelled with that season.
›Where do these Liverpool vs Atlético stats come from?
Every figure is computed from recorded player match statistics — appearances, shots, shots on target, goals, assists and cards. Nothing on this page is estimated. Fixture details were verified on 2026-09-08 against the official competition listing.
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