Get the confirmed Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest lineups, team news, match prediction, and latest bet builder odds ahead of this Premier League fixture.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 29 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue | Anfield |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest have been confirmed.
Liverpool Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Alisson Becker, Jeremie Frimpong, Virgil van Dijk, Jérémy Jacquet, Milos Kerkez, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Víctor Muñoz, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak
Substitutes: Rio Ngumoha, Trey Nyoni, Lewis Koumas, James McConnell, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Ronald Araujo, Ryan Gravenberch, Kostas Tsimikas, Wataru Endo
Nottingham Forest Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Matz Sels, Murillo, Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams, Xaver Schlager, James McAtee, Ola Aina, Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye, Igor Jesus
Substitutes: Ryan Yates, Callum Hudson-Odoi, John Victor, Nicolás Domínguez, Liam Delap, Luca Netz, Zach Abbott, Ousmane Diomande, Chris Wood
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Immediate Reaction
Liverpool
Liverpool line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Alisson Becker in goal behind a defensive line of Jeremie Frimpong, Virgil van Dijk, Jérémy Jacquet, and Milos Kerkez. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai form the double pivot in midfield, anchoring an attack featuring Víctor Muñoz, Florian Wirtz, and Cody Gakpo behind central striker Alexander Isak.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation with Matz Sels starting between the posts behind a back three of Murillo, Jair Cunha, and Nikola Milenkovic. Ola Aina and Neco Williams operate as wing-backs alongside central midfielders Xaver Schlager and James McAtee, with Morgan Gibbs-White and Dan Ndoye providing creative support for lone forward Igor Jesus.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Reactive Bet Builder
Our featured bet builder for this match highlights key player and team markets based on the confirmed starting XIs. The proposed selection includes Alexander Isak to score anytime and to register over 2.5 shots, along with Omari Giraud-Hutchinson to have over 0.5 shots on target, and Liverpool to earn over 6.5 total corners.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With confirmed lineups announced, Liverpool's attacking structure featuring Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Cody Gakpo positions them well to control tempo and dictate play at Anfield. Nottingham Forest's back three will face sustained pressure, though their attacking transitions through Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus offer a genuine threat on the break.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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