The Matchday 21 clash in the Premier League between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool will take place on January 14 at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Mats Sels – Ola Aina, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams – Elliot Anderson, Nicolas Dominguez – Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga – Chris Wood.
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson Becker – Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson, Ibrahima Konate – Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones – Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz.
The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham started this year with a victory, defeating Wolverhampton 3-0 away. Notably, this marks their sixth consecutive win in the league, a feat they haven't achieved in the top English division since the 1966/67 season. Furthermore, the club has not conceded in four consecutive Premier League matches. With 40 points, Nuno Espírito Santo's side has caught up with second-placed Arsenal, trailing only due to an inferior goal difference.
Midfielder Ibrahim Sangaré is out due to injury.
- Nottingham Forest's uncompromising streak in the Premier League stands at 13 matches (10 wins and 3 losses).
- One of the teams failed to score in 7 of the club's last 9 Premier League games.
- Nottingham has not conceded in the first half of their last seven home league matches.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's side played at home in the last round, drawing 2-2 with Manchester United. The draw ended a three-match winning streak in the league, during which Liverpool outscored their opponents 14-4. Meanwhile, their unbeaten run in the Premier League has extended to 15 matches (11 wins and 4 draws). The team continues to lead, holding a six-point advantage over their two closest rivals, with a game in hand.
Defenders Jarell Quansah and Joe Gomez are out due to injuries, and forward Darwin Nunez will miss the match due to suspension.
- At least four goals have been scored in Liverpool's last six Premier League matches.
- Both teams have scored in 5 of the Reds' last 6 Premier League games.
- Liverpool has scored at least two goals in their last 12 league matches.
Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool: Match Prediction
Nottingham inflicted the only defeat on Liverpool in the current league season, beating them 1-0 away. This match is also likely to have a low goal count. Like Liverpool, Nottingham Forest has conceded only 19 goals. Nuno Espírito Santo's side has defeated many opponents this season thanks to excellent defensive play and high conversion of chances. This strategy has proven effective, so don't expect it to change.
Despite the high scoring form shown by Arne Slot's side away from home, I believe they will have few opportunities to score in this match. Nottingham has conceded only 7 goals in nine home games this Premier League season, with three coming in the match against Newcastle. In the other home games, the team has not conceded more than one goal. Additionally, in 8 of Nottingham's last 9 home Premier League matches, spectators have not seen more than three goals.
My prediction – Total under 3
