The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Nottingham Forest take on Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side in an important clash at Anfield on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Preview
Nottingham Forest are in ninth place in the Premier League standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The away side played out a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been in impressive form over the past year. The Merseyside giants eased past Manchester United by a 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Liverpool have a good historical record against Nottingham Forest and have won 60 out of the 120 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Nottingham Forest's 31 victories.
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 25 matches at home against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and have won each of their last six such games.
- Nottingham Forest have lost their last three matches against Liverpool in the Premier League - their longest run of defeats against the Merseysiders since 1985.
- Liverpool have won all three of their matches under Arne Slot in the Premier League without conceding a single goal.
- Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last four matches in the Premier League - their longest such run under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Liverpool have made a brilliant start to their Premier League campaign and have emerged as early contenders in the title race. Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez have stepped up to the plate and will look to make their mark in this fixture.
Nottingham Forest have a good squad at their disposal and have punched above their weight this season. Liverpool are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Liverpool to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Liverpool to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Darwin Nunez to score - Yes