Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Anfield hosts a lopsided-looking matchup as Liverpool welcome a stumbling Nottingham Forest. Our Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest prediction leans heavily toward the hosts, but the visitors have caused problems here before.

Liverpool arrive without a win in their last five Premier League games, a stretch that included a late Dominik Szoboszlai penalty to salvage a point against Newcastle. The Reds remain heavy favorites at home.

Forest have started the season in a slump, losing consecutive outings to Leeds in league and cup without scoring. Oliver Glasner needs a spark, and this is a brutal place to find one.

These sides have split their last six league meetings three wins to Liverpool, two to Forest and one tie, including Forest's 3-0 win at Anfield last November, so the visitors know this is not a hopeless trip.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Recent Results

Liverpool have failed to win any of their last five Premier League games, a run that has them sitting 11th in the early standings. They needed a last-gasp Szoboszlai penalty to rescue a point at Newcastle, but Anfield remains a fortress, with just one home loss since Forest's 3-0 win there last November. Alexander Isak leads the attack.

Nottingham Forest are stuck in a slump, opening the campaign with back-to-back defeats to Leeds in league and cup, failing to score in either. They sit 15th in the standings and rank as a strong aerial-duel side but a shaky finishing team. Their traveling record is their hope, with five of Forest's six top-flight wins in 2026 coming away from home, including at Brentford, Tottenham and Chelsea.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Liverpool: Joe Gomez (Injured/out), Hugo Ekitike (Injured/out), Conor Bradley (Injured/out), Giovanni Leoni (Injured/out)

Nottingham Forest: Nikola Savona (Injured/out), Morgan Gibbs-White (Injured/doubtful)

Liverpool

Liverpool could line up unchanged from the draw against Newcastle. Joe Gomez is still a few weeks away from returning with a muscle injury, while Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike are all long-term absentees.

Nottingham Forest

Morgan Gibbs-White is doubtful after missing the Carabao Cup defeat to Leeds with a knee injury. Ryan Yates remains sidelined with an unspecified issue, while Ousmane Diomande could make his Premier League debut after playing an hour in the cup on Tuesday.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Becker; Frimpong, Van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Sels; Murillo, Milenkovic, Diomande; Williams, Sangare, McAtee, Aina; Gibbs-White, Ndoye; Jesus

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Key Stats & Game Facts

• Liverpool have failed to win any of their last five Premier League games.
• Alexander Isak has scored in four of his last five games against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
• Omari Hutchinson has recorded 1+ shots on target in four of his last four games against Liverpool in the Premier League.
• Ibrahim Sangare has made 4+ tackles in three of his last three games against Liverpool in the Premier League.
• Alexander Isak has attempted 3+ shots in four of his last five games against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a comfortable Liverpool win. The Reds are heavy favorites on the moneyline at home, and even through a rocky patch they carry too much firepower for a Forest side that has not scored in two outings. We like Liverpool to come through 3-1 at Anfield.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 Goals in Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest. This lands in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a match total of 2.99 goals, with Liverpool expected to contribute nearly two on their own, so the over is a natural call in a game the hosts should control from the front.

Both Teams To Score - Yes in Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market. A 54.77% probability of both sides finding the net backs the Yes, and Forest, despite their scoring slump, carry enough of an aerial threat to nick one against a Liverpool side that has not shut everyone out either.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Same Game Parlay

Our four-leg Same Game Parlay leans into Liverpool's attacking volume: Alexander Isak to score anytime, Isak over 2.5 shots and over 6.5 total home corners.

Isak anytime scorer is the anchor. He has found the net in four of his last five games against Forest in the Premier League and leads a Liverpool front line that should dominate this matchup.

Isak over 2.5 shots is a natural add. He has attempted 3+ shots in four of his last five games against Forest in the Premier League, and Anfield should give him plenty of looks.

Over 6.5 total home corners rounds it out. Liverpool sustain high attacking volume and consistently pile up corners at Anfield, which fits a game they should spend camped in Forest's half.

Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Talking Points

The story here is whether a wobbling Liverpool can flip the switch at home. The Reds are winless in five in the Premier League, but Anfield has been their comfort zone, with only one home loss since Forest stunned them 3-0 there last November. That result is exactly why Glasner's side, for all their scoring troubles, will believe they can steal something. Forest have leaned on their travels this year, and their best hope is dragging Liverpool into a messy, direct game. History runs deep here too, with Mark Walters scoring Liverpool's first-ever Premier League goal at Anfield against Nottingham Forest back on August 19, 1992. This time, the Isak-led hosts should have too much.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Predictions FAQs

When is the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest game?

The Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest English Premier League game is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT.

Where is Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest being played?

The game will be played at Anfield in Liverpool.

What is the prediction for Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest?

Check our game preview for full predictions, betting odds, and Same Game Parlay picks for Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest.

Where can I find lineups for Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest?

Probable starting lineups and team news for Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest are provided in our game preview above.

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