Liverpool fans still smarting from that 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest earlier in the season will be keen to see their team avenge that result as the Reds head to the City Ground this Sunday at 2pm in the Premier League.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why I’m Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neco Williams over 1.5 shots | 19/10 @ 10Bet (34.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Neco Williams took no fewer than 7 shots in Nottingham Forest’s last Premier League game against Wolves and followed that up with a further three in the Europa League win over Fenerbahce on Thursday night. He averages over 1 shot per game in the Premier League this term. |
| Florian Wirtz to Assist Anytime | 10/3 @ Bet365 (23.1%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Wirtz has 2 assists in 25 games (0.08 per match), but Liverpool’s midfielders are getting into good advanced areas against teams like Forest. Forest have conceded 38 goals, many from midfield. At 10/3, the implied probability is 23%, which is a touch big for his creativity against this defence. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool odds
How both teams go into Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
Vitor Pereira will become the fourth permanent manager to take charge of a Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday when he leads his team in this game against Liverpool. The former Wolves boss has a tough job on his hands to lead the team away from the relegation zone but he did enjoy a confidence-boosting start to the role in the Europa League by beating former club Fenerbahce in the first leg of their play-off round tie on Thursday night.
It’s been a strange season for the Tricky Trees and their 0-0 draw with bottom club Wolves last time out spelled the end of Sean Dyche’s short tenure and left the club floundering in 17th place – but with in-form West Ham United closing the gap to three points. Given that the Hammers are on Bournemouth at home on Saturday, pressure could be piled on Forest in this game – but they can take heart from the fact that they remain unbeaten in their last three league matches against the Reds.
Liverpool have endured a difficult season by their own high standards. The reigning champions have put up a rather miserable defence of their title and are now embroiled in a fight for Champions League qualification. With 26 games gone, the Reds sit in sixth place on 42 points – a huge 16 behind current leaders Arsenal and three behind rivals Manchester United in fourth.
Arne Slot’s men did end Sunderland’s unbeaten home run in their last outing, but they’ve struggled for consistency all season long and recent defeats against the likes of Bournemouth and Manchester City have exposed their fragilities. Now they’ll look to get the better of a team that have had their number somewhat in the last few seasons in order to get their Champions League chase on track.
Nottingham Forest team news
John Victor, Chris Wood, Nicolo Savona, Matz Sels, Willy Boly are all injured for Nottingham Forest with none of them due to return this weekend.
Liverpool team news
Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, Giovanni Leoni, Alexander Isak and Jeremie Frimpong are all in the treatment room and will miss out for Liverpool.
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 6th | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 41 | 35 | +6 | 42 |
| Nottingham Forest | 17th | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 25 | 38 | -13 | 27 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Meetings
Forest have Liverpool’s number lately, winning the last two at Anfield without conceding. The last three meetings: Forest win 3-0, draw 1-1, Forest win 1-0. Goals are usually at a premium in this fixture.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 22/11/25 | Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 14/01/25 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 14/09/24 | Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 02/03/24 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 29/10/23 | Liverpool 3-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 22/04/23 | Liverpool 3-2 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
Conclusion
Liverpool should be favourites, but the numbers don’t let me get on board at odds-on. Forest have frustrated them in recent meetings and both teams are underperforming their xG by a mile. I’m backing Nico Williams to continue is shooting hot streak for the main bet. If you fancy a Liverpool goal or two, Wirtz to assist at 10/3 is a cheeky outsider. Don’t be surprised if this is another grind. As always — keep your stakes sensible, and don’t chase a game that doesn’t offer value.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.