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

The Garibaldis have already defeated the Reds once this season.

Nottingham Forest are all set to lock horns with Liverpool FC for their matchweek 27 fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League. This is going to be an interesting contest, taking place at the City Ground.

The Tricky Trees have failed to secure a win in their last three Premier League matches and have not been in their best form lately. Having won just seven of their 26 fixtures, Nottingham Forest are in 17th place on the league table. They are coming in after securing a win in their Europa League fixture and will be eager to upset the Reds once again.

Liverpool FC have performed well in their last two matches and will be looking to extend their winning run now. A win in the upcoming fixture can get them close to the top four.

But it is not going to be an easy outing for them. The Arne Slot-led side will be away from home and have underperformed against Nottingham last time around.

Preparations continue for #NFOLIV 👊 pic.twitter.com/wF5e2reh0a

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 18, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: Nottingham, England 
• Stadium: The City Ground
• Date: Sunday, February 22
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 PM IST/ 02:00 PM GMT/ 09:00 AM ET/ 06:00 AM PT
• Referee: Anthony Taylor
• VAR: In use

Form:

Nottingham: W-D-L-D-W

Liverpool: W-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham)

Morgan Gibbs-White will be looking to step up his game so that he can help Nottingham Forest secure another win against the Reds this season. He can control the midfield well and is capable of scoring goals. He is coming in after scoring an important goal for the Garibaldis in their previous Europa League game.

Gibbs-White adds a third ⚽️⚽️⚽️#UEL pic.twitter.com/4iszXCLAah

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 19, 2026

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)

Dominik Szoboszlai has been one of the most consistent performers for Liverpool in their last few matches. He will be gearing up to help his side both in the midfield and the attacking front. Even though he is not playing in his usual position, Szoboszlai is doing well.

Match Facts

• Liverpool have won four of their last five matches.
• Nottingham Forest have won two of their last five games.
• The Reds have failed to secure a win in their last five fixtures against the Garibaldis.

Nottingham vs Liverpool: Betting Tips and Odds

• Liverpool to win @17/20 AK Bets
• Hugo Ekitike to score @5/4 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @10/21 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Nottingham Forest will miss out on the services of Chris Wood, Willy Boly, Matz Sels and John Victor. They are injured. Nicolo Savona might also miss out due to his fitness issues.

Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic, Wataru Endo and Alexander Isak are not going to be in action for Liverpool. They are not match fit.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 123

Nottingham won: 33

Liverpool won: 60

Draws: 30

Predicted Lineups

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

Ortega (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Sangare; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Igor Jesus

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

Alisson (GK); Szobozlai, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure, and the Reds will be eager to use it to their advantage. Liverpool FC are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Nottingham Forest in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Nottingham 1-2 Liverpool

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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