Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips – Premier League 29/08/2026

Premier League

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest

Sat, 29 August 2026 – 15:00

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1.58

Home

4.4

Draw

5.8

Away

Liverpool host Nottingham Forest on 29/08/2026 in Round 2 of the Premier League, with kick-off at 15:00 GMT+0 at Anfield. Liverpool enter this fixture with momentum from a strong run across multiple competitions, while Nottingham Forest arrive having shown vulnerability in recent weeks, losing three of their last five matches. Anfield remains one of the most hostile grounds in English football for visiting sides, and the early-season dynamics here favour the home team.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips and Match Insights

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest match prediction points toward a comfortable home win. The hosts carry considerable firepower through Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz, and the pattern of results across the last six months suggests Liverpool are a significantly stronger unit than their opponent. Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest betting tips consistently favour the Reds at Anfield, where their recent run includes wins over Manchester City and Sunderland.

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Liverpool Recent Form

Four wins from their last five completed matches reflects a Liverpool side operating with consistency across Premier League and European competition. The 6-0 demolition of Qarabag in the Champions League and the 4-1 home win over Newcastle show their attacking output at full throttle. The sole defeat, a 2-1 home loss to Manchester City, came against one of the division’s best and should not be read as a structural problem.

Hugo Ekitiké leads the forward line as an aggressive focal point, with Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah providing width and direct threat. Florian Wirtz adds creativity from central positions, making Liverpool’s attack multi-directional and difficult to press consistently.

Nottingham Forest Recent Form

Three defeats and a draw from their last four completed fixtures paint a difficult picture for Nottingham Forest. The 0-1 home loss to Liverpool in February 2026 is directly relevant context, as is the 1-2 defeat to Fenerbahce in the Europa League, which showed fragility against sides with pressing quality. The 2-2 draw at Manchester City is the one positive, though it came against a City side that has shown defensive inconsistency this season.

Stefan Ortega in goal provides a reliable base, but the defensive unit has conceded in every competitive away fixture in this period. Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic form the central defensive partnership, which has been exposed by direct, pacey attacks.

Who will win Sat’s Premier League clash between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest?

Liverpool > Draw > Nottingham Forest >

Liverpool

59%

Draw

20%

Nottingham Forest

21%

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head

Five completed Premier League meetings in the recent sample. Liverpool took three wins, Forest two, with one draw. The most recent was a 0-1 Liverpool win at the City Ground in February 2026. Forest also beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in November 2025, so the series is not one-way traffic, but Liverpool still lead the five-match run and have kept clean sheets in several of those games.

Across these five, Liverpool have the edge in wins and clean sheets, while Forest have shown they can punish Anfield if Liverpool drop intensity.

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool:

Alisson (GK), Frimpong (DF), van Dijk (DF), Gravenberch (MF), Robertson (DF), Szoboszlai (MF), Mac Allister (MF), Salah (MF), Wirtz (MF), Gakpo (MF), Ekitiké (FW).

Nottingham Forest:

Ortega (GK), Aina (DF), Milenković (DF), Murillo (DF), Williams (DF), Hudson-Odoi (MF), Elanga (MF), Anderson (MF), Gibbs-White (MF), Sels (MF), Wood (FW).

Key Factors to Consider

• Liverpool have won four of their last five competitive matches, including the head-to-head at Forest’s ground this season.
• Nottingham Forest have lost three of their last five competitive fixtures and conceded in all recent away matches.
• Anfield has been a consistent fortress this season, with Liverpool converting home territory into points at a high rate.
• Liverpool’s attacking unit featuring Salah, Wirtz, and Gakpo creates consistent problems for organised defences.
• Forest’s draw at Manchester City was encouraging but came against a different type of opponent than Liverpool’s structured press.

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Free Tips on Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest

• Consider Liverpool to win and both teams to score as a combination, given Forest’s tendency to create at least one chance even in defeats.
• The Over 2.5 goals market is supported by Liverpool’s attacking output, which has produced three or more goals in multiple recent home fixtures.
• Factor in Nottingham Forest’s defensive record on the road, where they have conceded in every competitive away fixture across this run.
• Note that Liverpool’s win at 1.58 represents strong value given their home record and the form gap between the two sides.
• Examine the first-half market, as Liverpool have frequently opened the scoring at Anfield and Forest have struggled to weather early pressure.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Football Prediction 2026

The Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest prediction 2026 is built on a consistent picture from both sides of the table. Liverpool carry attacking depth and home advantage. Nottingham Forest carry a run of poor form and a defensive record that does not hold up under sustained pressure. The Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest odds reflect this gap, with Liverpool at 1.58 reflecting a strong probability of a home win. The match prediction here is straightforward: Liverpool should control this fixture from the first whistle.

Forest drew at Manchester City earlier this season, which remains the clearest counterargument, showing they can hold shape when disciplined. But the structure of Liverpool’s attack, with Salah and Wirtz capable of finding space in any defensive setup, makes a clean sheet for the visitors unlikely. Liverpool at Anfield, against a Forest side in poor form, represents a well-supported pick across multiple markets.

Our Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Nottingham Forest

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