Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest Predictions

• When: Saturday, August 29, 1:30 PM CET
• Where: Anfield, Liverpool, England

Anfield hosts its first Premier League fixture of the 2026/27 season as Liverpool takes on Nottingham Forest this weekend. Both teams opened the campaign without a win, Liverpool played 2-2 in Newcastle, while Nottingham lost at home, 0-1. The campaign is still early and we are more than positive that there’s no pressure on either side, but still, opening the season without a win in two rounds is unpleasant, especially for the Reds.

Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest Preview

Liverpool

The Reds once again showed massive problems on the defensive side, and that’s probably going to be the main issue for Iraola this year. Newcastle scored twice without any particularly great actions, extending the tendency Liverpool started during the preseason.

Back then, we saw the Reds allow multiple goals against Monaco (3), Leeds (4), and Sunderland (2). Just remember, these teams are more or less mediocre compared to Liverpool’s goals set for this season, which are trophies.

Gakpo netted for Iraola’s crew at St. James’ Park, as well as Dominik Szoboszlai, who added a goal from the penalty spot in the 9th minute of stoppage time to save his team.

Nottingham Forest

Forest was solid against Leeds in the opening round, but in the end they would lose after Anton Stach’s late goal. Though we need to say that despite the initiative created, Nottingham couldn’t create big chances.

Oliver Glanser has a lot of work to do at City Ground, and the Austrian head coach needs to stabilize the team after this defeat. A visit to Liverpool will show where he stands right now.

As for Nottingham’s playstyle, it’s less rigid than before, but overall, the squad lacks flair. Forest will still rely upon quick counter-attacks and transition.

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Liverpool and Nottingham Forest Possible Lineups

Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Arajuo, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak

Nottingham Forest: Sels; Jair, Milenković, Murillo; Aina, Williams; Sangaré, McAtee; Ndoye, Gibbs-White; Igor Jesus

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head

Last season, the visitors took both matches. At first, Nottingham shocked Anfield, winning 0-3. The second event of the year saw Liverpool triumphing at the City Ground, 0-1. Three of the last 4 matches at Anfield (all after 2023) saw over 2.5 goals.

Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest Predictions

This one is a must-win for Liverpool. Sure, we understand that Forest comes to defend and possibly even park the bus in front of the box. Anyway, even if that happens, Liverpool needs to triumph here, and we bet on that. They are a better team and play at home, simple as that.

Our verdict: Liverpool wins & Under 3.5 goals

Liverpool versus Nottingham Forest Odds

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