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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Predictions, Picks & Odds – 29/08/2026
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Liverpool sit third in the table, but Andoni Iraola's first competitive campaign at Anfield has begun on deeply troubled footing. The Reds have lost three consecutive matches and gone five without a win, a run that includes a painful memory of their 3-0 home humiliation by Forest last November. Iraola will lean heavily on Alexander Isak up front, with Hugo Ekitike sidelined by a long-term Achilles injury. Anfield's atmosphere could prove decisive in arresting this slide.
Nottingham Forest travel to Merseyside in comparatively better spirits under new boss Oliver Glasner. Two wins from their last five outings represent a modest but encouraging start as Glasner reshapes a squad scarred by last season's managerial upheaval. Forest currently occupy fourteenth position. Glasner will be without Ryan Yates and Nicolo Savona, both expected to miss out through injury, yet the visitors carry genuine belief after their stunning result on this ground last season.
Liverpool's home win at 1.50 is the recommended selection here, driven primarily by the structural advantage Anfield provides. Despite a wretched run of three consecutive losses and two draws before that, Iraola's squad retains enough quality to respond. Forest, sitting fourteenth, have won two of their last five but remain inconsistent, and Oliver Glasner is still bedding in his methods after a turbulent managerial period.
The memory of that stunning 3-0 defeat to Forest at Anfield last November should serve as powerful motivation. Iraola will demand a reaction from his players, and early-season home fixtures historically favour the hosts at this ground. Alexander Isak's availability as the primary attacking outlet gives Liverpool a cutting edge, while Forest will be without Ryan Yates and Nicolo Savona.
A home win is far from guaranteed given Liverpool's poor recent form, which is precisely why the implied probability sits around 57%. Still, Glasner's Forest are in transition themselves, and Anfield's atmosphere under the lights tends to lift underperforming sides. The value lies with Liverpool to edge this one, though punters should note the risk involved. Questo articolo è a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di scommessa.
Trends to Know about Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
- Liverpool winless in last five matches
- Forest won two of last five
- Anfield revenge after November 3-0 loss
Form & Statistics: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Liverpool
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Nottingham Forest
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Lineups: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Liverpool
Starters
- 1 Alisson
- 2 Jeremie Frimpong
- 3 Virgil van Dijk
- 4 Ibrahima Konate
- 5 Milos Kerkez
- 6 Ryan Gravenberch
- 7 Dominik Szoboszlai
- 8 Mohamed Salah
- 9 Florian Wirtz
- 10 Cody Gakpo
- 11 Alexander Isak
Absent
- Hugo Ekitiké (injury)
- Joe Gomez (injury)
- Conor Bradley (Knee injury/surgery, expected return late September 2026/early 2027)
- Giovanni Leoni (Cruciate ligament injury, long-term, nearing return in the next month or so)
- Vitezslav Jaros (Knee injury)
- Stefan Bajcetic (Hamstring injury)
- Curtis Jones (Hip injury; also linked with a move to Inter Milan)
- Jérémy Jacquet (Knee injury)
Nottingham Forest
Starters
- 1 Matz Sels
- 2 Ousmane Diomande
- 3 Nikola Milenkovic
- 4 Murillo
- 5 Ola Aina
- 6 Xaver Schlager
- 7 Ibrahim Sangare
- 8 Neco Williams
- 9 Morgan Gibbs-White
- 10 Dan Ndoye
- 11 Igor Jesus
Bench
- Chris Wood
Absent
- Willy Boly (injury)
- Ryan Yates (Unspecified injury, expected return September 5, 2026)
- Nicolo Savona (Knee injury, minor setback, expected return October 11, 2026)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated tag, so treat the tactical picture as a working hypothesis rather than settled fact. That said, a 4-2-3-1 versus 3-4-2-1 contest shapes up as a fascinating width battle, with Liverpool's wide men likely to test Forest's wing-backs relentlessly from the first whistle at Anfield.
Florian Wirtz operating in the number-ten channel behind Alexander Isak is the headline selection to watch, while Forest will lean on Morgan Gibbs-White to link play and relieve pressure on a back three that must hold firm against one of the Premier League's most potent attacks.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Match?
What time is Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest?
Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on 29 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 12:30 local time.
Where is Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest being played?
This Premier League fixture takes place at Anfield, Liverpool's iconic home ground on Merseyside.
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