Atalanta v Liverpool Thursday at 21.00 CET

Bergamo and the Europa Liga as Atalanta look to progress after winning the 1st leg at Anfield 3-0. Liverpool will need a miracle here to qualify.

Atalanta are 6th in Serie A with 51 points from 31 games. They are in mixed form coming into this one with 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Liverpool are 3rd in EPL but are just 2 points off the top spot. Recent form for them has been patchy with 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

Team news: No new injury news for Atalanta who have Sead Kolasinac back available. Conor Bradley is missing for Liverpool who will have Alexander-Arnold back for his first start after a lengthy lay off plus Stefan Bajcetic is fit.

Head-to-head statistics: 3 games – 2 wins Atalanta and 1 wins Liverpool

Betting selection – Atalanta just need to contain Liverpool and can hit them at will on the break. Liverpool will go for it and I expect them to win I just cannot see them winning by 3 or more. Take Liverpool win at 4-6 or 1.67 at betfair.