UEFA Champions League 2026/27 — Matchday 2

LiverpoolvsAtlético Madrid

Liverpool vs Atlético Stats Comparison & Predictions

Team and player statistics for UEFA Champions League 2026/27 — Matchday 2. Compare shots on target, corners, yellow cards and form — with data-backed predictions for player and match markets.

⏰ Tue 9 Sep 2026 · 21:00 CEST · 20:00 BST📍 Anfield, Liverpool

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Corners per game

Liverpool 6

Atlético 4.2

Yellow cards (UCL)

Liverpool 16

Atlético 28

Shots on target / game

Liverpool 6.1

Atlético 4.4

Result lean

Liverpool at home — shot volume advantage and Anfield atmosphere, but Atlético's defensive record makes a clean sheet a genuine possibility.

Team stats

Liverpool vs Atlético — full comparison

Stats labelled with season. Higher is not always better — cards, fouls and conceded goals are marked by the cleaner side.

StatLiverpoolAtléticoEdge
UCL goals scored (2025/26)2419Liverpool
UCL goals conceded (2025/26)1411Atlético
UCL shots on target per game (2025/26)6.14.4Liverpool
UCL corners per game (2025/26)64.2Liverpool
UCL yellow cards (2025/26)1628Liverpool
UCL clean sheets (2025/26)68Atlético
UCL possession avg (2025/26)58.8%46.1%Liverpool
UCL fouls per game (2025/26)9.814.2Liverpool

Result lean

Liverpool at home — shot volume advantage and Anfield atmosphere, but Atlético's defensive record makes a clean sheet a genuine possibility.

Corners lean

Liverpool most corners — 6.0 per UCL game, Atlético's deep block drives Liverpool wide.

Cards lean

Koke most bookable — 5 UCL yellows in 9 apps, 20 fouls in transition zones.

Analysis: what the stats tell us

Anfield hosts what could be the most tactically fascinating fixture of the matchday. Liverpool averaged 6.1 shots on target per UCL game in 2024/25; Salah's 26 UCL shots on target make him the clear market anchor. Against this, Atlético's 8 UCL clean sheets and Simeone's deep defensive structure mean goal markets may be tighter than the odds suggest. Koke (5 UCL yellows, 20 fouls) is the standout card candidate — he operates exactly where Liverpool's quick transitions create foul situations. Liverpool's corner dominance (6.0 per game) should hold even against a low block.

Corners: Liverpool most corners — 6.0 per UCL game, Atlético's deep block drives Liverpool wide.

Cards: Koke most bookable — 5 UCL yellows in 9 apps, 20 fouls in transition zones.

Result lean: Liverpool at home — shot volume advantage and Anfield atmosphere, but Atlético's defensive record makes a clean sheet a genuine possibility.

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Frequently asked questions

Who has more yellow cards, Liverpool or Atlético Madrid?

Atlético Madrid accumulated 28 UCL yellow cards in 2024/25 to Liverpool's 16. Koke leads Atlético's bookings with 5 yellows in 9 appearances.

How many shots on target does Salah average in the Champions League?

Mohamed Salah registered 26 shots on target in 10 UCL appearances in 2024/25 — an average of 2.6 per game, the highest rate in this fixture.

Who has the better head-to-head record, Liverpool or Atlético Madrid?

Atlético Madrid have the edge in recent H2H meetings, famously knocking Liverpool out in the 2019/20 round of 16 with a 3-2 aggregate win (including extra time at Anfield). The sides are closely matched over their full UCL history.

Which bookmakers offer Super Sub on Liverpool vs Atlético player markets?

Super Sub / Impact Sub availability for UCL player markets varies by bookmaker and country. Always check the market label on your betslip and confirm current terms before placing any player prop bet.

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