Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Premier League Tips & Prediction - Reds to prevail at Anfield
Liverpool are set to host Nottingham Forest at Anfield in their first Premier League home game of the season. While Liverpool have a dominant opening record and attacking power, defensive vulnerabilities have seen them concede frequently. Nottingham Forest are struggling for form under new boss Oliver Glasner and are dealing with injuries. The match is tipped to end in a Liverpool win, but the Reds' defensive frailties could allow Forest to score. Key goal threats include Alexander Isak for Liverpool and Igor Jesus for Forest.
- Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest predictions for Saturday's Premier League game
- Liverpool backed for the win, but haven't kept a clean sheet in seven competitive games
- Alexander Isak tipped to get off the mark; Igor Jesus can have an impact for Forest
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 9.30pm AEST on Saturday August 29
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Premier League Tips & Prediction
Liverpool have a dominant record in their Anfield season openers over the years and should have too much firepower for a Nottingham Forest side who are still yet to click under new boss Oliver Glasner. Liverpool's defence remains vulnerable, so Forest can get on the scoresheet in defeat, with strikers Alexander Isak and Igor Jesus backed to strike for their respective clubs.
The Andoni Iraola era begins at Anfield in the early kick off on Saturday and Liverpool fans are used to success in this particular fixture, with the Reds having won 12 of their last 13 first home games of the season.
It wasn't a particulary convincing start to the campaign for Liverpool as they needed an injury-time penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw away to Newcastle, which also extended their run of conceding 1+ goal in seven consecutive competitive games. Defence clearly still a big issue.
Forest meanwhile haven't gotten off to an ideal start either, losing to Leeds in both the Premier League and EFL Cup over the last seven days. We all know Evangelos Marinakis has a short fuse, so Glasner will want to see some improvement soon or he could be under immediate pressure.
Forest have actually beaten Liverpool on their last two trips to Anfield, but they don't seem in the right space to make it three here. But with the Reds lacking conviction in defence, both teams to score looks the best play, with Liverpool's firepower in attack getting them over the line. Isak should start up front and get his chances here, while Igor Jesus has a tendency to score his goals for Forest on the road.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Stats & Trends
- Liverpool have won 12 of their last 13 Anfield season openers
- Forest have lost their opening two games of the season
- Liverpool have leaked 1+ goal in their last seven competitive games
- Liverpool have seen BTTS land in their last seven competitive games
- Forest have seen BTTS land in three of their last four EPL games
- Forest have scored & won on their last two visits to Anfield
- Alexander Isak had four shots & two on target vs Newcastle last week - should get opportunities here
- Twelve of Igor Jesus' 16 goals for Forest have come in away games & he should start this one
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head To Head
Liverpool hold a 61-33 H2H advantage over Forest, along with 30 draws. Forest have won the last two meetings at Anfield - the Reds have never lost three in a row at home in this matchup.
Liverpool Form Analysis
It was a disappointing campaign under Arne Slot last season for Liverpool and early indications suggest they still have lots of work to do in order to challenge Arsenal for the title this term.
Liverpool were on the brink of defeat last week away to Newcastle, but Dominik Szoboszlai scored a late penalty to earn his side a 2-2 share of the spoils.
Cody Gakpo was on target earlier for the Reds, but they looked vulnerable defensively once more, with Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch not really providing enough cover for the back four.
Florian Wirtz continues to underperform after his big-money move last season and the Reds certainly need more from the German in the final third.
Liverpool Team News
Bradley Barcola is set to arrive in a marquee move from PSG, which will help bolster Liverpool's attack - but the French winger probably won't feature here.
Hugo Ekitike and Joe Gomez remain sidelined with injury. Isak, Wirtz, Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha should again start in attack.
Liverpool Possible Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Jeremie Frimpong, Jeremy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch; Rio Ngumoha, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Alexander Isak
Nottingham Forest Form Analysis
Bit of a shaky start to the season for Forest and the pressure will only mount if they misfire again in this contest.
Forest have failed to score in 1-0 and 2-0 defeats to Leeds in the Premier League and EFL Cup over the last week, with Glasner's side taking some time to gel and form combinations.
The Tricky Trees have seen four managers come and go over the last 12 months, so the club is anything but settled at the moment.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Neco Williams is in some doubt after sustaining a knock in the loss to Leeds mid-week, while Morgan-Gibbs-White might also miss this one.
Nicolo Savona and Ryan Yates also remain sidelined with injuries.
Liam Delap has arrived from Chelsea and might feature off the bench.
Nottingham Forest Possible Starting XI (3-4-2-1): Matz Sels; Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Jair Cunha; Ola Aina, James McAtee, Ibrahim Sangare, Neco Williams; Dan Ndoye, Kalimuendo; Igor Jesus
Verdict
Liverpool should get the job done at home, but Forest are tipped to score in defeat. Isak & Jesus are the best bets for goals.
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