Liverpool look to maintain their 100% start to the new Premier League season when they play host to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
The visitors are yet to taste defeat in the league after picking up two draws and a win but face one of their toughest tests of the season this weekend.
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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Liverpool to march on
Key Stats
- Liverpool have won four of their last five games against Nottingham Forest.
- Liverpool have kept clean sheets in each of their last two encounters with Saturday's guests.
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in five of Nottingham Forest's last six outings.
- Three of Liverpool's last four matches have witnessed fewer than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Nottm Forest
Liverpool have claimed 2-0 victories in two of their opening three league games this season and Forest have kept things fairly tight in defence so far which is why we're backing just a 2-0 scoreline in favour of the hosts this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- AWAY: 13/1 (14.00) – 7.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Liverpool are the expected winner of this game at 81.8% and we can't see this game ending in anything but a home victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Liverpool in front
With four wins and one defeat from the last five meetings between these two sides, Liverpool have a great recent record against Nottingham Forest.
England Premier League 02/03/24
Nottm Forest
Liverpool
England Premier League 29/10/23
Liverpool
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 22/04/23
Liverpool
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 22/10/22
Nottm Forest
Liverpool
England FA Cup 20/03/22
Nottm Forest
Liverpool
Liverpool preview: Have transitioned without any trouble
Liverpool have made a seamless transition from former manager Jurgen Klopp to current boss Arne Slot this season, establishing themselves as early contenders for Man City's Premier League crown.
The Reds smashed Man Utd 3-0 in their own backyard before the international break thanks to a brace from Luis Diaz and one goal from Mo Salah.
Arne Slot could be without the services of Curtis Jones, summer signing Federico Chiesa and Alexis Mac Allister for Saturday's match with Nottingham Forest due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK), van Dijk, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Szoboszlai, Endo, Gravenberch, Salah, Jota & Díaz
England Premier League 01/09/24
W
Man Utd
0
Liverpool
3
England Premier League 25/08/24
W
Brentford
0
Liverpool
2
TEST Fixtures 22/08/24
D
Man Utd
0
Liverpool
0
TEST Fixtures 20/08/24
D
Tottenham
0
Liverpool
0
England Premier League 17/08/24
W
Ipswich
0
Liverpool
2
Nottm Forest preview: Looking to upset the odds
Nuno Espirito Santo continued his unbeaten start to the season as Nottingham Forest claimed a point at home to Wolves last time out.
Chris Wood handed the home side the lead after just 10 minutes but Wolves equalised moments later and the two teams cancelled one another out from that point on.
Danilo remains sidelined for the visitors ahead of a tricky trip to Liverpool on Saturday so Forest could field the same starting lineup that faced Wolves.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Aina, Milenkovic, Williams, Murillo, Sangare, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Wood, Hudson-Odoi & Elanga
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Wolverhampton
1
Nottm Forest
1
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
L
Newcastle
1 (4)
Nottm Forest
1 (3)
England Premier League 24/08/24
W
Southampton
0
Nottm Forest
1
England Premier League 17/08/24
D
Bournemouth
1
Nottm Forest
1
Community Shield 09/08/24
W
Brentford
0
Nottm Forest
1
Player to watch: Luis Diaz
Luis Diaz enjoyed his best season in a Liverpool shirt during the 2023/24 campaign and has started the new season in excellent form.
Diaz, 27, scored 13 times in all competitions last season and has already scored three goals in three league games for the Reds, including two in the 3-0 win at Old Trafford.
Diaz has made a fantastic start to the new season
We're backing Diaz to put in another top performance for Liverpool this weekend, one which will help guide the club to yet another three points.
