Liverpool gears up to face Atalanta in what promises to be an electrifying UEFA Europa League quarter-final clash.
As Jurgen Klopp’s tenure at Anfield nears its end, the Reds aim to bid farewell with a treble. However, Atalanta stands in their way, seeking to spoil Liverpool’s aspirations.
Match Preview
Liverpool faced a 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Sunday, despite dominating possession with 62% and attempting 28 shots at Old Trafford.
Having lost only one of their last 24 Premier League matches, Liverpool currently shares the top spot with Arsenal at 71 points with seven games left.
In the Europa League, Klopp’s team has won six out of eight matches this season, securing four consecutive victories at Anfield and scoring 17 goals in the process (averaging 4.3 goals per game).
After securing their spot in the quarter-finals with an aggregate score of 11-2 against Sparta Prague, Liverpool is confident about reaching the last four.
On the other hand, Atalanta suffered a 2-1 defeat against Cagliari over the weekend, marking their second consecutive loss across all competitions.
Zooming out, Atalanta has won only two out of their last nine games, with three draws and four losses during that period.
Nevertheless, Atalanta remains undefeated in the Europa League this season, with five wins and three draws leading them to the quarter-finals.
It’s noteworthy that Atalanta has scored nine goals in four Europa League away matches this season, averaging 2.3 goals per game on the road.
Head-to-Head:
Regarding their past encounters, Liverpool and Atalanta faced each other during the 2020-21 Champions League campaign, with both teams clinching away victories.
Liverpool won the first match 5-0 in Italy, but Atalanta got their revenge with a 2-0 win at Anfield three weeks later.
Team News & Updates:
Liverpool’s injury list includes Trent Alexander-Arnold, Thiago Alcantara, Alisson, Joel Matip, Diogo Jota and Stefan Bajcetic.
On the other hand, Atalanta is currently missing 20-year-old defender Giorgio Scalvini, who has been absent from the past two games due to a hamstring injury.
Prediction & Analysis:
Expect an enthralling contest as Liverpool and Atalanta battle it out in the Europa League quarter-finals.
Despite Atalanta’s resilience, Liverpool’s formidable home record suggests they are favorites to secure a victory.
We predict a high-scoring affair, with over 2.5 goals expected.
Ultimately, Liverpool is likely to emerge victorious, continuing their impressive run in both domestic and continental competitions.
- Liverpool 3-1 Atalanta
