Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Reds have failed to win any of their last two games against the Garibaldis.

Liverpool are all set to lock horns with Nottingham Forest for their matchweek 12 fixture of the 2025-26 English Premier League campaign. Anfield will witness this intense game between the two clubs.

The Arne Slot-led side have struggled due to inconsistency in their performances this season. They are coming in after facing a thrashing defeat at the hands of Manchester City in their previous league game.

Liverpool FC will be at home for their next game, but they will not be feeling fully confident here.

A second change in management has turned out to be a positive thing for Nottingham Forest. They have not lost any of their last three matches and defeated Leeds United in their last Premier League outing.

Even though the upcoming contest will be on away soil, the Tricky Trees will not be feeling low on confidence due to their last couple of performances against the Reds.

Wednesday workout. 💪 pic.twitter.com/IwO81dxQ45

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) November 19, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Liverpool, England
• Stadium: Anfield
• Date: Saturday, November 22
• Kick-off Time: 08:30 p.m. IST/ 03:00 p.m. GMT/ 10:00 a.m. ET/ 07:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Andy Madley
• VAR: In use

Form:

Liverpool: L-L-W-W-L

Nottingham: W-L-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

The Frenchman will be looking to come up with a top performance here. He started off the season well, but hasn’t been able to find the net in the last few matches. Hugo Ekitike will be looking to step up and help his side secure three important points here. In 10 Premier League appearances, he has found the net three times.

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham)

Morgan Gibbs-White is going to play an important role both in the midfield and the attacking front for Nottingham Forest. He can score goals and create innovative plays, which will surely trouble the opponent’s defence.

He has scored a goal each in his last two Premier League appearances and will be keen to keep his streak going against the defending champions.

Match Facts

• Liverpool have only won two of their last five matches.
• Nottingham Forest are undefeated in their last three games.
• The Reds have secured three wins against the Garibaldis in their last five meetings.

Liverpool vs Nottingham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Liverpool to win @4/9 Betway
• Hugo Ekitike to score @6/4 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @8/13 bet365

Injury and Team News

Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley will not be in action for Liverpool as they are injured. Alisson Becker is reportedly back to full fitness and is also expected to start this weekend.

🥇| @LewisSteele_: Alisson is set to return to the starting XI vs Nottingham Forest on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/Yg5GVu8eDT

— Anfield Edition | æ (@AnfieldEdition) November 20, 2025

Nottingham Forest will miss out on the services of Ola Aina, Angus Gunn and Douglas Luiz as they are injured. Chris Wood, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Dilane Bakwa and Oleksandr Zinchenko might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 122

Liverpool won: 60

Nottingham won: 32

Draws: 30

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson (GK); Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sels (GK); Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez; Igor Jesus

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs need a win here and are likely to come up with an intense contest. Liverpool are likely to secure a win against Nottingham Forest in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Nottingham

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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