Liverpool v Atalanta

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Liverpool had to settle for a point in what was a lively encounter at Old Trafford against old foes Manchester United which ended up in an entertaining 2-2 draw but nevertheless, Liverpool still remain level on points with the league leaders Arsenal and a point ahead of Manchester City in what has become a three-horse race for the Premier League title, while Atalanta slumped to a second defeat on the trot in Serie A, losing 2-1 away from home at Cagliari which has left the visitors in sixth place and five points adrift of the Europa League spot.

Liverpool have been dealt just the single defeat in their last 13 matches in all competitions which came in the form of a 4-3 loss in extra-time away at Manchester United in the FA Cup which was another wild affair but having also collected 10 wins in the process as well, Jurgen Klopp's side look to be in the driving seat ahead of this upcoming clash at Anfield.

In the previous Round of last 16 in the Europa League, Liverpool flexed their considerable muscle by way of inflicting a 11-2 win on aggregate against Czech Republic outfit Sparta Prague which included an emphatic 6-1 victory at Anfield while the goals market also appears promising as seven of Liverpool's last 10 games overall have seen both teams score.

Atalanta slipped to a second defeat on the trot in all competitions on the weekend when they were handed a disappointing 2-1 loss away at Cagliari in Serie A which followed a previous 1-0 defeat on the road at Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia, with neither loss being a good omen for the visitors ahead of this tough looking 1st leg tie at Anfield on Thursday night.

Indeed, Atalanta have managed to pick up just two wins from their last nine games in all competitions which came in the form of victories over Sporting Lisbon (a 3-2 win on aggregate in the Round of last 16 in the Europa League) and an impressive 3-0 win at Napoli but the visitors have also slipped to four defeats within this period as well.

In addition, Atalanta have recorded just one win from their previous seven outings on the road in all competitions, so Gian Piero Gasperini's side will do well to hold Liverpool to a draw here on merseyside, but the goals market appeals again as seven of Atalanta's last 10 away games in all competitions have resulted in both teams scoring.

Liverpool v Atalanta Verdict

Interestingly, Liverpool and Atalanta have met twice before and the away side has prevailed on each occasion with a win apiece, but this upcoming 1st leg at Anfield may well see both teams score with Liverpool running out clear winners.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.70

Other side bets worth considering:

Liverpool win & Over 3.5 goals @ 2.50

Correct Score: Liverpool 3-1 @ 10.00