Atletico, who drew 1-1 at home to Liverpool two weeks ago, won 2-0 against Mallorca in the Spanish league, both goals coming from Argentinian Sergio Aguero.

He may start again, despite Aguirre being uncertain over his full fitness and, for Liverpool, there is doubt whether ex-Atletico star Fernando Torres will be risked just yet.

Liverpool have performed well without their Spanish striker and both sides do look comfortable in this group. However, the defeat to Spurs may change Benitez mind and he may feel he is a necessity.

Liverpool, who are now 8-2-1 in the Premiership, are 2-1-0 in the Champions League group stage and drew both qualifying games for the tournament.

The Reds have kept 8 clean sheets in those 16 games, but two goals conceded in each game against Man City, Wigan and Spurs do hint at problems defensively that need solved.

Atletico, though, may be able to take some advantage, but their record against the better sides is not great away from home.

They lost 1-6 at Barcelona a few weeks ago, and ended up drawing a topsy-turvy game at Villarreal 4-4. Last year, against the three sides who finished above them, they lost all away games, scoring one, conceding eight.

Liverpool are not the most prolific of teams and this concern does make the $1.62 on them winning too low to consider.

Match Betting Previews 4-6 November 2008 >>> Champions League: Group A: Cluj v Bordeaux - AS Roma v Chelsea Group B: Anorthosis v Inter - Werder v Panathinaikos Group C: Barcelona v Basel - Sporting v Shakhtar Group D: Liverpool v Atletico - Marseille v PSV Group E: AaB v Villarreal - Celtic v Man United Group F: Fiorentina v Bayern - Lyon v Steaua Group G: Arsenal v Fenerbahce - Dynamo Kyiv v FC Porto Group H: BATE v Zenit - Real Madrid v Juventus UEFA Cup: Group A: Man City v Twente Group B: Racing v Schalke Group C: Benfica v Galatasaray Group D: Milan v Braga Group E: St Etienne v Rosenborg

However, should they win, it's worth mentioning that 8 of Liverpool's 10 wins so far this season have been by the single goal.

At the same time, 4 of Atletico's 5 defeats so far have been by the single goal.

Odds on the Handicap Draw (Liverpool -1 goal) are available at $3.50 and if you fancy backing Liverpool, this is far better value.

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Bet: Handicap Draw (Liverpool -1 goal) Odds: $3.50 Stake: 4pts Bookies: Stan James

Match Betting Previews 4-6 November 2008 >>> Champions League: Group A: Cluj v Bordeaux - AS Roma v Chelsea Group B: Anorthosis v Inter - Werder v Panathinaikos Group C: Barcelona v Basel - Sporting v Shakhtar Group D: Liverpool v Atletico - Marseille v PSV Group E: AaB v Villarreal - Celtic v Man United Group F: Fiorentina v Bayern - Lyon v Steaua Group G: Arsenal v Fenerbahce - Dynamo Kyiv v FC Porto Group H: BATE v Zenit - Real Madrid v Juventus UEFA Cup: Group A: Man City v Twente Group B: Racing v Schalke Group C: Benfica v Galatasaray Group D: Milan v Braga Group E: St Etienne v Rosenborg