Top 5 predictions for Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid | UEFA Champions League 2021-22

#3 Mo Salah to outshine Luis Suarez

Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League

Liverpool talisman Mo Salah is enjoying a dream run and has been the best player of the current season so far. With 15 goals and six assists in all competitions, the Egyptian forward has simply been unstoppable on the pitch.

Salah has been a thorn in the path of opponents with his marauding runs on the right and superb efficiency in the final third. The 29-year old also decided the reverse fixture by scoring two goals to help Liverpool win against Atletico Madrid.

Luis Suarez, on the other hand, remains a deadly striker but has lacked consistency since the start of the season. The Uruguayan sharpshooter has scored seven goals in all competitions but only one of his goals has come in the Champions League.

Atletico's defense will surely be a tough nut to crack for Salah but he has dislodged them before with his skills. Our guess is that he will outshine his rivals once again against familiar foes.

#2 Atletico Madrid to miss Antoine Griezmann's services in attack

Atletico Madrid v Liverpool FC: Group B - UEFA Champions League

After enduring a poor spell at Barcelona, Antoine Griezmann decided to return back to his former club. But the Frenchman has endured a difficult campaign, often looking subdued on the pitch. It goes without saying he is not back to his very best.

Griezmann has only scored four goals and provided one assist so far this campaign. Despite his poor showing, the 30-year old has been brilliant in the Champions League. The forward has scored three goals in three matches - two of his goals coming against Liverpool in the reverse fixture.

Griezmann will miss the match due to suspension after his poor challenge got him a red card against Liverpool. His absence will be a huge blow for Diego Simeone's side who are in dire need of victory.

#1 Liverpool and Atletico Madrid to fight out a cagey draw

Atletico Madrid v Liverpool FC: Group B - UEFA Champions League

There is no doubt that there is not much difference between the two sides on paper. Both Liverpool and Atletico Madrid are capable of beating any team on the planet on their day. Due to the presence of game changers on both sides, the tie can go either way.

On current form, Liverpool do have an edge over the Spanish giants. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, are known for responding well under pressure and they will give their best to get maximum points from Anfield.

Our guess is that it will be a closely contested fight with both teams unable to grind out a victory and secure all three points.