The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Nottingham Forest take on Arne Slot's Liverpool side in an important encounter at the City Ground on Tuesday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will want to win this game.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Preview
Nottingham Forest are in third place in the Premier League standings and have punched above their weight this season. The home side defeated Luton Town by a 2-0 scoreline in the FA Cup over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in excellent form this season. The Merseyside giants have been inconsistent over the past year and have a point to prove going into this game.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Liverpool have a good historical record against Nottingham Forest and have won 60 out of the 132 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Nottingham Forest's 32 victories.
- Nottingham Forest won their away game against Liverpool by a 1-0 scoreline in the reverse fixture in the Premier League last year and will be looking to complete a league double over the Merseysiders for the first time since the 1962-63 campaign.
- Liverpool won this exact fixture by a 1-0 scoreline last season and managed to end a winless run of 13 matches away from home on the trot against Nottingham Forest in league competitions.
- Nottingham Forest have won each of their last six matches in the Premier League and could equal their longest-ever winning streak in the history of the competition this week.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool have emerged as the frontrunners in the Premier League title race this season and will look to build on their advantage this week. Mohamed Salah has been brilliant for his side yet again this season and will look to be at his best in this fixture.
Nottingham Forest have exceeded expectations to an astonishing degree this season and will look to pull off another upset this week. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw on Tuesday.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Nottingham Forest to score first - Yes