[(Liverpool F.C.) Strength]:
1. Liverpool F.C. are undoubtedly motivated to start with a win in this home game of the Champions League.
2. Summer signing Hugo Ekitike is the team's starting central forward, and he has lived up to expectations with a solid performance of 3 goals and 1 assist in 5 appearances. Although his starting position will be challenged by Alexander Isak in the future, he is still expected to start this match.
3. In their last domestic league match, Liverpool F.C. secured a dramatic last-minute penalty win against Burnley, extending their excellent run to four consecutive league victories. The team's morale is currently high.
4. Liverpool F.C. were unbeaten with 7 wins and 2 draws in the previous 9 home games, showing strong home strength.
5. Both sides have met four times since 2020, and Liverpool F.C. have received 3 wins and 1 loss in regular time, having the upper hand.
6. Liverpool F.C. won 3 of the last 4 games in AH, revealing recent performances in line with expectations.

[(Liverpool F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Although Mohamed Salah scored the winning penalty in the last match, his overall performance was mediocre. So far this season, his overall form has not been outstanding, and he needs to adjust and improve his condition as soon as possible.
2. Liverpool F.C. scored 11 goals and conceded 6 in five games this season, boasting outstanding attack but unstable defense.

[(Liverpool F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Starting left-back Milos Kerkez and midfielder Curtis Jones will miss this game due to injuries, while youth prospect Stefan Bajcetic is a doubt.

[(Atletico Madrid) Strength]:
1. Atletico Madrid just secured their first season win in the last domestic league match, improving their form. They are motivated to continue winning in this game.
2. In his last three matches for both club and country, Julian Alvarez has provided 2 assists, showing an improvement in form.
3. Pablo Barrios had an excellent performance in the last match, scoring the opening goal to help his team secure a victory against Villarreal.
4. Atletico Madrid won 2-0 over Villarreal in the last game, securing their first season win and improving their form.
5. Atletico Madrid scored 5 goals and conceded 4 in their four games this season, featuring decent offense and defense.

[(Atletico Madrid) Weakness]:
1. Alejandro Baena, Robin Le Normand, and David Hancko will miss the match due to injuries, while Jose Maria Gimenez and Thiago Almada are in doubt.
2. Atletico Madrid were winless with only 1 draw and 1 loss in two away games this season, performing poorly on the road.
3. Atletico Madrid lost 3 of the last 4 games in AH, performing below expectations.

[Tips]:
Liverpool F.C. just secured a dramatic last-minute penalty win against Burnley in their domestic league match, securing a 4-game winning streak and showing high morale.

Besides, Liverpool's Anfield Stadium is known as a fortress, with the team holding a strong record of 7 wins and 2 draws in their last 9 home matches.

Atletico Madrid won their last domestic league game, marking their first season win and showing an improvement in form.

However, the team had underwhelming records and performances on the road previously.

The AH line is -1.00 for the home team, which is in favor of Liverpool.

Thus, Liverpool are expected to win this game.

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