Liverpool FC vs Club Atletico de Madrid, Champions League 2019-20 ROUND OF 16
Overview
Match Preview
Liverpool FC vs Club Atletico de Madrid — Champions League at Anfield.
- Liverpool FC 8 games · 18 pts (2025/26)
- Club Atletico de Madrid 8 games · 13 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Kevin Blom
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabag Agdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC København | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | Chelsea FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Feb | Watford FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Feb | West Ham United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Feb | Club Atletico de Madrid | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar | Liverpool FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Mar | Sevilla FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Mar | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | Villarreal CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | Liverpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Valencia CF | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Liverpool FC | Club Atletico de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #14 |
| 18 | Points | 13 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 6 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 4 / 1 / 3 |
| 20 | Scored | 17 |
| 8 | Conceded | 15 |
| +12 | GD | +2 |
| 2.25 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 75% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
42%
Clean Sheets
Liverpool FC this season
Liverpool FC this season
6%
Clean Sheets
Club Atletico de Madrid this season
Club Atletico de Madrid this season
Liverpool FC are 3rd (18 pts). Club Atletico de Madrid are 14th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Club Atletico de Madrid
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Anfield!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Liverpool FC and Club Atletico de Madrid are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Liverpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Liverpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Liverpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Club Atletico de Madrid's shape.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Club Atletico de Madrid is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Club Atletico de Madrid that had 523 games and scored 611 goals.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' Portugal international Joao Felix has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 43' A stunning finish from Georginio Wijnaldum — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 48' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Renan Lodi, as he is very good at scoring at Anfield with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 56' Club Atletico de Madrid ring the changes. Diego Costa has done his job and it is now time for Marcos Llorente to step up.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 66' Club Atletico de Madrid seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 71' Sadio Mane has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 25 cards already picked up this season.
- 76' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 81' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 82' James Milner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on 82 minute.
- 87' Liverpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Club Atletico de Madrid backline.
- It finishes all square. Liverpool FC and Club Atletico de Madrid share the spoils 2-3.
Lineups
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Roberto Firmino ↓ Takumi Minamino 113'
-
14
Jordan Henderson C ↓ Fabinho 106'
- 15
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 66
- 26
- 4
-
5
Georginio Wijnaldum ↓ Divock Origi 106'
- 13
Bench
- 20
-
27
Divock Origi ↑ 106'
-
7
James Milner ↑ 82'
- 32
-
3
Fabinho ↑ 106'
- 22
-
18
Takumi Minamino ↑ 113'
Coach
Jurgen Klopp
Club Atletico de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
23
Kieran Trippier ↓ Sime Vrsaljko 91'
- 5
- 6
-
19
Diego Costa ↓ Marcos Llorente 56'
- 8
- 13
-
10
Angel Correa ↓ Jose Maria Gimenez 106'
- 15
- 18
-
7
Joao Felix ↓ Alvaro Morata 103'
Bench
-
9
Alvaro Morata ↑ 103'
- 1
-
2
Jose Maria Gimenez ↑ 106'
- 11
-
14
Marcos Llorente ↑ 56'
-
24
Sime Vrsaljko ↑ 91'
- 21
Coach
Diego Simeone
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antoine Griezmann | 2 |
| Diogo Jota | 2 |
| Marcos Llorente | 2 |
| Mohamed Salah | 2 |
| Naby Keita | 1 |
| Sadio Mane | 1 |
| Saul | 1 |
| Luis Suarez | 1 |
Head to Head
Liverpool FC Form
Club Atletico de Madrid Form
2020-03-11
Liverpool FC
2–3
Club Atletico de Madrid
W
2020-03-07
Club Atletico de Madrid
2–2
Sevilla FC
D
2020-03-01
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Club Atletico de Madrid
D
2020-02-23
Club Atletico de Madrid
3–1
Villarreal CF
W
2020-02-18
Club Atletico de Madrid
1–0
Liverpool FC
W
2020-02-14
Valencia CF
2–2
Club Atletico de Madrid
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.42
Liverpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
Club Atletico de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Club Atletico de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Liverpool FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Club Atletico de Madrid
54%
Liverpool FC or Club Atletico de Madrid
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Liverpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8%
1 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
5%
3 – 0
3.9%
4 – 1
3.8%
1 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual
4 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Liverpool FC
| Handicap | Liverpool FC covers | Push | Club Atletico de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 16% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 19% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 13% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Club Atletico de Madrid keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.