We simulated Liverpool vs Atalanta to get score prediction for Europa League clash

Liverpool return to European action tonight when the Reds host Italian side Atalanta in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash.

After Arsenal and Manchester City both won on the weekend, Liverpool were dealt a blow to their Premier League title hopes as they drew 2-2 against Manchester United. The result isn't the end of the world, but it moved the Reds out of top spot and into second place, only behind Arsenal on goal difference.

The trophy hunt continues for Jurgen Klopp against Atalanta tonight, with the German looking to win the Europa League for the first time in his career. Liverpool and Atalanta last met in the Champions League group stages in 2020, with the Reds winning 5-0 in Italy before losing 2-0 at Anfield.

So, could Liverpool take a lead into the second leg in Italy next week? Let's take a look.

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We simulated Liverpool vs Atalanta to get a score prediction

To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 24 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict that Liverpool could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Elliott, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez.

We predict that the visitors could set up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with their line-up as follows: Musso; Toloi, Dijmsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners; Lookman, Scamacca.

Liverpool were quick out of the blocks at Anfield, and they should've been ahead in the opening 10 minutes, but Mohamed Salah was wasteful in front