Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :February 29, 2024 at 4:51 PM

Modified at :February 29, 2024 at 4:51 PM

The title race is heating up with only one point separating top three sides

Nottingham Forest seek redemption after suffering a decisive defeat, as Nuno Espirito Santo guides the Tricky Trees in a clash against the recently crowned League Cup champions, Liverpool, at the City Ground this Saturday. Nottingham are coming into this match with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup.

In their previous encounter at Anfield in late October, Liverpool dominated Nottingham Forest with goals from Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah, and Darwin Nunez. However, all three goal-scorers are potentially sidelined for the upcoming contest, with Jota confirmed to be out. Liverpool won their last match against Southampton in the FA Cup with goals from youngsters securing the win for Jurgen Klopp.

Kick-Off:

Saturday; 2 March 2024, 02:00 PM GMT (08:30 PM IST)

Location: City Ground

Form

Nottingham Forest (all competitions): W-L-W-L-L

Liverpool (all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch

Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest)

Comparisons have been made between Awoniyi’s playing style and that of Rashidi Yekini, who holds the record as Nigeria’s all-time leading goal scorer. Awoniyi’s approach on the field has prompted observers to draw parallels with Yekini, highlighting similarities in their playing styles. Awoniyi plays like an advanced forward, full of running and often willing to drift wide and give the fullbacks a torrid time as well. He has 6 goals and 3 assists in 15 Premier League matches this season.

Luis Diaz (Liverpool)

Diaz is a rapid left winger with a dominant right foot, strategically positions himself in an advanced role on the field. Frequently seeking opportunities to exploit spaces, he employs lateral runs to stay onside and positions himself centrally, ready to receive passes that penetrate the opposition’s defense.

Diaz excels in dribbling, showcasing remarkable ability to swiftly alter both speed and direction while keeping the ball close. His exceptional speed and explosiveness allow him to outpace opponents with sudden bursts, and equally, he can decelerate rapidly when needed.

Match facts:

Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last 13 home games against Liverpool.
Liverpool are looking to complete their first league double over Nottingham Forest since 1984-85.
Nottingham Forest have scored in all nine of their Premier League games under Nuno Santo.

Injury & Team News

Nottingham Forest’s focus and team news revolve around the availability of key players, with both Morgan Gibbs-White and former Reds prospect Taiwo Awoniyi ready for action, providing the team with a competitive edge in any match.

Turning to Liverpool, despite successfully navigating the League Cup Final and an FA Cup fixture with a young squad, their attention is on key figures such as Salah, Darwin Nunez, Dominik Szobozslai, and Wataru Endo, with hopes for a smooth week and their availability for Saturday’s game.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 119

Nottingham Forest – 31

Liverpool – 59

Draws – 29

Predicted lineup

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup

Turner; Williams, Felipe, Murillo, Toffolo; Yates, Danilo; Origi, Gibbs-White, Elanga; Awoniyi

Liverpool predicted lineup

Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Clark; Elliott, Gakpo, Diaz

Match prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool

Buoyed by their recent cup triumph, Liverpool enters this upcoming game with elevated spirits, aiming to carry the momentum from their success. Despite grappling with several injuries, the team is anticipated to experience considerable success. Considering the offensive orientation of Forest and the goal-scoring, goals will surely come in this match.

Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Liverpool

Telecast

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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