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Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool kick-off, date & TV info
Date Sunday, February 22
Kick-off 2pm
Venue The City Ground, Nottingham
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Main Event
Vitor Pereira made a winning start as Nottingham Forest head coach by guiding his team to a 3-0 Europa League win over Fenerbahce on Thursday.
The Portuguese’s focus next turns to domestic matters, with Liverpool the visitors to the City Ground for his first home game in charge.
Arne Slot’s side have had over a week to prepare for the game and the Reds can get revenge on the Tricky Trees, who have dominated the clubs’ recent rivalry.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Liverpool to win to nil
1pt 12-5 bet365, Paddy Power
Best player bet
Dominik Szoboszlai to score or assist
7-4 Hills
Longshot
Liverpool 3-0
16-1 bet365
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool preview
First impressions count, and Vitor Pereira made an excellent one as Nottingham Forest’s new manager with Thursday’s 3-0 Europa League victory at Fenerbahce.
The Tricky Trees’ priority, though, is to avoid relegation and Pereira needs to do what none of Forest’s last six head coaches has achieved and win his first Premier League game.
Liverpool go to Nottingham fresh and determined to end a peculiar record, having failed to win any of their three games against Forest since Arne Slot’s appointment in May 2024.
The Reds’ excellence in the league phase of the Champions League ensured they avoided a playoff tie and have had plenty of time to prepare since their 3-0 FA Cup ousting of Brighton on February 14.
That result followed a 1-0 win at Sunderland, and despite the fallout over their form, Liverpool have lost only two of their last 19 games in all competitions.
By contrast, Forest have failed to win any of five Premier League home games since beating Tottenham in December. But although Pereira is new at the club, he can lean on his squad for suggestions on how to get a result against Liverpool.
They won 3-0 at Anfield in November and are aiming to do a first league double over the Merseysiders since 1962-63.
Thursday’s excellent result in Istanbul should have increased confidence, but consistency in front of goal remains a worry.
Forest have not scored in 12 Premier League games this season, and one or both teams have failed to find the net in six of their last eight matches in all competitions.
Liverpool have fallen short this season but are finally starting to gel.
Fresher legs should also provide an advantage and a third successive shutout could await the visitors.
Super Szoboszlai to do more damage
Liverpool have relied heavily on Dominik Szoboszlai this season, and with Joe Gomez available, the Hungarian should slot back into his preferred midfield role.
Whether in the engine room or at right-back, Szoboszlai often finds ways to influence games and he has scored five times and provided three assists in his last 11 away appearances, including notching in the last two.
Reds can reverse 3-0 scoreline
Forest’s 3-0 win at Anfield came after Liverpool’s defeat by the same scoreline at Manchester City and was followed by a 4-1 home loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
After also beating Brighton last weekend and Marseille last month by the same scoreline, it may again prove the answer on Sunday.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Bet Builder
Mohamed Salah to provide an assist
The Egyptian is aiming to provide a club-record 93rd Premier League assist. Salah drew level with Steven Gerrard on 92 when taking the corner that led to Virgil van Dijk’s header at Sunderland.
One or both teams not to score
Both sides have scored in only two of this pair’s last seven meetings, while both teams have found the net in only two of Forest’s last eight games in all competitions.
Neco Williams 1+ fouls committed
Former Liverpool youngster Williams will look to shut down Salah, potentially leading to infringements.
Pays out at 13-2 with bet365
Key stats for Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
♦ Arne Slot is winless in three meetings against Nottingham Forest (D1, L2)
♦ Forest have lost only one of their last six games in all competitions (W3, D2)
♦ Liverpool have won just three of their last 11 Premier League away games
♦ Since Forest’s promotion to the top flight in 2022, both teams have scored in only two of this pair’s seven meetings
♦ Mohamed Salah is looking for a club-record 93rd Premier League assist for Liverpool
♦ Dominik Szoboszlai has been involved in eight goals in his club’s last 11 away appearances in all competitions (five goals, three assists)
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool betting odds
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MarketOddsNottingham Forest3-1Liverpool3-4Draw14-5
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool team news and predicted line-ups
Nottingham Forest
Stefan Ortega is expected to start in goal with Matz Sels managing a groin issue. Willy Boly, Chris Wood, John Victor and Nicolo Savona are all absent with knee injuries.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Ortega; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Lucca.
Subs: Netz, Cunha, Dominguez, Yates, Awoniyi, Jesus, Ndoye.
Liverpool
Arne Slot has declared defender Joe Gomez ready to start, but the Dutchman has confirmed that compatriot Jeremie Frimpong will not feature due to a hamstring issue.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Subs: Robertson, Lucky, Mac Allister, Nyoni, Jones, Chiesa, Ngumoha.
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FAQs for Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
When is Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool in the Premier League?
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool takes place on Sunday, February 22 and kicks off at 2pm GMT.
Where is Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool being played?
The venue for the game is the City Ground, Nottingham.
Where can I watch Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool?
Sky Sports Main Event is showing the game live in the UK.
What is the match betting for Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool?
Forest are 3-1 to win, Liverpool are a 3-4 chance, and the draw is 14-5 (Paddy Power).
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