- Here is the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest prediction for the 2026/27 Premier League as both sides battle for a first wins.
- Liverpool remain without injured Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley.
- Kickoff set for 2:30pm EAT.
Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield as both sides seek their first victory of the 2026–27 Premier League campaign following contrasting opening weekend fixtures.
The Reds opened their league campaign with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle United, relying on a late stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai to salvage a point.
On the other hand, Oliver Glasner’s tenure at Nottingham Forest suffered a slow start after the Tricky Trees fell 1-0 at home to Leeds United on the opening weekend.
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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest kick off time
The match will take place at Anfield. Kickoff is scheduled for 1430EAT, on Saturday, August 29.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Team News
Liverpool remain without long-term absentees Hugo Ekitike (Achilles tendon) and first-choice right-back Conor Bradley (knee).
Defender Joe Gomez and center-back Giovanni Leoni also remain sidelined through muscle and knee issues respectively.
Nottingham Forest travel to Merseyside managing several squad concerns. Club captain Ryan Yates remains sidelined due to fitness issues, while defender Nicolò Savona stays out with a knee problem.
Talisman Morgan Gibbs-White is a major doubt after overstretching his knee ligament against Leeds, though scans revealed no structural damage. Ex-Liverpool full-back Neco Williams also faces a late fitness test after picking up a knock midweek.
Liverpool vs Nottingham predicted lineup
- Liverpool: Alisson Becker,Jeremie Frimpong, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak
- Nottingham Forest: Mat Sels, Ola Aina, Nikola Milenković, Cunha,Murillo, Neco Williams, Ibrahim Sangaré, Dan Ndoye, James McAtee, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus
Liverpool vs Nottingham H2H
Liverpool hold a solid upper hand in this fixture, winning 60 of their 121 competitive meetings.
In their most recent Premier League clash in February 2026, Liverpool claimed a 1-0 victory at the City Ground thanks to a 90+6′ winner from Alexis Mac Allister.
- Nottingham Forest: 32
- Draws: 29
- Liverpool: 60
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest prediction
Liverpool definitely come into this clash as the strong side to win and aim for their first victory of the season, so they will try at home to make it count on their side, but they cannot underestimate Forest, who will come desperate needing to bounce back after those back-to-back defeats to Leeds United.