Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid prediction 09.09.2026 | UEFA Champions League

Liverpool return to Anfield with spirits raised after claiming a deserved 2:0 victory against Ipswich Town on Friday.

Alexander Isak scored an early brace, with Cody Gakpo providing both assists as the Reds secured their first win under Andoni Iraola. 

Liverpool had opened the campaign with successive 2:2 draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest before recording their first clean sheet at Portman Road.

Five points from three matches leave the hosts unbeaten, but still searching for their best form. 

Bradley Barcola is pushing for his first start after making his debut from the bench at Ipswich while Isak should retain his place in attack after scoring three goals in his last two appearances.

Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni and Vitezslav Jaros are expected to remain sidelined. 

Joe Gomez is doubtful, while Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo were omitted from Liverpool's Champions League squad.

Atletico Madrid travel to England looking for a response after suffering a 3:0 defeat against Athletic Club on Saturday.

Nico Williams, Robert Navarro and Oihan Sancet scored as Diego Simeone's side endured a miserable second half in Bilbao. 

That defeat was Atletico's first of the campaign following victories against Malaga and Sevilla and a 2:2 draw with Villarreal.

Seven points from four matches leave Atletico in seventh place in La Liga. Three of those fixtures finished with at  least three goals, with the visitors scoring seven times and conceding six.

Simeone could make changes after Saturday's disappointing performance. Julian Alvarez, Cristian Romero and Koke are among those pushing for recalls to the first XI.

Alexander Sorloth is expected to remain unavailable with a muscle injury, while Arnau Ortiz is suspended for Wednesday's contest.