Premier League action sees Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on August 29, 2026, with both sides looking to ignite their early season. Liverpool endured a somewhat inconsistent 2025/26 campaign, finishing with 15 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, scoring 52 goals but conceding 42. Their recent form, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five, suggests a team still finding its rhythm.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, navigated a tougher season, securing 8 wins, 9 draws, and 15 losses, with a goal difference of -12 (32 scored, 44 conceded). Their recent run of one win, three draws, and one loss points to a resilient side that's hard to beat, even if wins are scarce. The head-to-head record is surprisingly balanced, with Forest holding a slight edge in recent encounters, including a shock 3-0 victory at Anfield and two 1-0 wins, indicating they often cause Liverpool problems. With a surprising draw probability of 45% and an away win probability of 45%, this fixture promises to be a tight affair, challenging Liverpool's home advantage. Forest's defensive solidity against Liverpool's attacking prowess will be key.
1. Alisson, 30. J. Frimpong, 5. J. Jacquet, 4. V. van Dijk, 6. M. Kerkez, 8. D. Szoboszlai, 38. R. Gravenberch, 73. R. Ngumoha, 7. F. Wirtz, 18. C. Gakpo, 9. A. Isak
26. M. Sels, 2. O. Diomande, 31. N. Milenkovic, 23. Cunha, 34. O. Aina, 21. X. Schlager, 8. N. Dominguez, 3. N. Williams, 11. Igor Jesus, 9. C. Wood, 15. A. Kalimuendo
Match events
24' Goal Normal Goal — Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest) (assists: Morgan Gibbs-White)
32' Var Goal cancelled — Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)
44' Card Yellow Card — Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest)
50' Card Yellow Card — Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest)
54' Card Yellow Card — Víctor Muñoz (Liverpool)
58' Card Yellow Card — Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)
60' Goal Normal Goal — Alexander Isak (Liverpool) (assists: Cody Gakpo)
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