Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Prediction: Hosts can edge entertaining Anfield clash
Tom Clark
Liverpool had 27 shots and generated 2.98 xG in their 2-2 draw at Newcastle
Forest have failed to score in either of their two games so far this season, both coming against Leeds United
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Liverpool welcome Nottingham Forest to Anfield for their first home game of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw at Newcastle last weekend, although their attacking display should give new boss Andoni Iraola plenty of encouragement.
Liverpool registered 27 shots and an xG of 2.98 at St James’ Park, but twice had to come from behind after looking vulnerable defensively.
That fragility could give Forest hope of causing problems at Anfield, even though they have made an underwhelming start under Oliver Glasner.
The Tricky Trees have lost both of their matches so far this season, failing to score in either the Premier League or EFL Cup clashes with Leeds.
There is likely to be an adjustment period under Glasner, who has introduced a new formation and is bringing in new signings to the squad.
Forest's attack is still capable of posing a threat, with Igor Jesus leading the line and Morgan Gibbs-White and Dan Ndoye supporting him and the imminent arrival of Liam Delap will provide further options up front.
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Team news
Liverpool boss Iraola has a number of long-term absentees with Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike out since last season.
Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni are also unavailable this weekend.
Forest are without Ryan Yates and Nicolo Savona, while Neco Williams will be monitored after being forced off in the midweek EFL Cup defeat to Leeds.
The Stats
Liverpool had 27 shots and generated an xG of 2.98 in their 2-2 draw at Newcastle.
Liverpool's last seven competitive matches have seen both teams score.
The Reds have lost their last two home league games against Forest but have never lost three successive meetings with the Tricky Trees at Anfield.
Forest have scored in each of their last 10 Premier League away games.
Forest have lost three of their last four competitive matches.
Forest have conceded in their last seven competitive matches.
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Prediction
Liverpool's attacking performance at Newcastle was highly encouraging, but their defensive issues were equally clear and Forest have enough quality in attack to take advantage.
Glasner's side may need time to settle into their new system, particularly after failing to score in either meeting with Leeds, but the visitors still have the players to breach a Liverpool defence that looked far from secure on the opening weekend.
Liverpool should create plenty of chances again and can claim their first win of the Iraola era, with Forest finding the net in defeat.
Score prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Nottingham Forest
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