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1Cody Gakpo1 - 2Dominik Szoboszlai1
- 1Cody Gakpo6
- 2Alexander Isak4
- 3Florian Wirtz3
- 4Morgan Gibbs-White3
- 5Igor Jesus3
- 6Dominik Szoboszlai3
- 7Ryan Gravenberch2
- 8Ola Aina2
- 9Milos Kerkez2
- 10Nikola Milenkovic2
- 1Neco Williams3
- 2Cody Gakpo3
- 3Alexis Mac Allister2
- 4Rio Ngumoha1
- 5Murillo1
- 6James McAtee1
- 7Milos Kerkez1
- 8Jérémy Jacquet1
- 9Virgil van Dijk1
- 1Ryan Gravenberch1
- 1James McAtee3
- 2Ola Aina3
- 3Cody Gakpo3
- 4Jeremie Frimpong3
- 5Dominik Szoboszlai3
- 6Murillo2
- 7Ibrahim Sangaré1
- 8Florian Wirtz1
- 9Ryan Gravenberch1
- 10Alexander Isak1
- 1Murillo53
- 2Virgil van Dijk50
- 3Dominik Szoboszlai47
- 4Ryan Gravenberch43
- 5Ibrahim Sangaré42
- 6Jair Cunha38
- 7Jérémy Jacquet38
- 8Jeremie Frimpong36
- 9Nikola Milenkovic34
- 10Milos Kerkez33
- 1Morgan Gibbs-White3
- 2Ola Aina3
- 3Ibrahim Sangaré1
- 4Florian Wirtz1
- 5Matz Sels1
- 6Neco Williams1
- 7Murillo1
- 8Jeremie Frimpong1
- 9Dominik Szoboszlai1
- 10Lewis Koumas1
- 1Cody Gakpo3
- 2Ryan Gravenberch2
- 3Jair Cunha1
- 4Morgan Gibbs-White1
- 5Milos Kerkez1
- 6Dominik Szoboszlai1
- 7Jérémy Jacquet1
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Nottingham ForestNo absentees
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest is a Premier League Gameweek 2 clash at Anfield on Saturday at 12.30pm, with the hosts strongly fancied to claim a first win of the season.
Liverpool drew their opener while Forest were beaten at home, and the Reds are heavy favourites at Anfield. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy is with Liverpool, who should have far too much for Forest on home soil.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool to win, both teams to score and Dominik Szoboszlai to score anytime | 7/1 | Liverpool are heavy favourites at Anfield after a bright but leaky 2-2 draw at Newcastle, a result that flattered their attacking quality while exposing early-season defensive rust. Forest, fresh off a home loss to Leeds, will sit deep and look to hit Liverpool on the break, which keeps a goal for the visitors well within reach and supports both teams to score. Szoboszlai remains one of Liverpool’s most consistent shot-takers from midfield, regularly arriving late into the box or shooting from distance, so against a Forest defence still finding its feet, he looks a strong bet to add his name to the scoresheet. |
| Jair to be booked, Cody Gakpo and Morgan Gibbs-White over 0.5 shots on target | 13/2 | Jair is still adapting to the physicality and tempo of Premier League away days, and up against Liverpool’s rapid front line at a raucous Anfield, a mistimed challenge or tactical foul feels likely, especially if Forest are chasing the game. Gakpo is a fixture in Liverpool’s attack and reliably tests the goalkeeper at least once in home matches. Gibbs-White is Forest’s chief creative outlet and their most persistent source of shots even in defeat, as shown against Leeds, so even with Forest expected to sit off, he should still get at least one effort on target. |
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How Liverpool go into the game
Liverpool were pegged back to a 2-2 draw at Newcastle on the opening weekend, a decent point but not the start they wanted. Anfield should provide the platform to put that right in front of their own fans.
Arne Slot’s side remain among the title favourites and carry a serious attacking threat. Against a Forest team that lost first up, a home win is firmly expected.
How Nottingham Forest go into the game
Nottingham Forest slipped to a 1-0 home defeat against Leeds on the opening day, a frustrating start after their recent progress. A trip to Anfield is about as tough as it gets for a response.
Forest are well-organised and can frustrate, but keeping Liverpool at bay for 90 minutes is a huge task. Damage limitation and a chance on the break may be the realistic hope.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/02/26 | Forest | 0-1 | Liverpool |
| 22/11/25 | Liverpool | 0-3 | Forest |
| 14/01/25 | Forest | 1-1 | Liverpool |
| 14/09/24 | Liverpool | 0-1 | Forest |
| 02/03/24 | Forest | 0-1 | Liverpool |
A tight recent series: Liverpool have won three of the last five, Forest two.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool to win | 4/9 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Anfield dominance against a beaten Forest. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 8/13 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Liverpool’s home games flow with goals. |
| Liverpool or draw (Double Chance) | 1/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Banker-style cover on the Reds. |
| Liverpool -1 handicap | 4/6 | ⭐⭐ | Backed to win by two or more. |
| Liverpool to win 2-1 | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest score prediction
Forest will dig in but Liverpool have too much quality and the backing of a fervent Anfield. Expect the Reds to control the game and win with something to spare. Score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Nottingham Forest.
