Fresh from their Carabao Cup victory, Liverpool is set to face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in a Premier League match on Saturday. The Reds will aim to maintain their top-of-the-table position with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Can Liverpool Make It Four Consecutive Wins in the League?
Liverpool has won their last three Premier League matches, solidifying their position at the top of the table.
They bounced back from a 3-1 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates by defeating Burnley 3-1, Brentford 4-1, and Luton Town 4-1. In these victories, they scored 11 goals and conceded three, showcasing their offensive prowess. They capped it off with a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.
Can Nuno Espirito Santo Recapture Nottingham’s Consistency in the Premier League?
Nottingham Forest has struggled recently, winning only once in their last five matches under Espirito Santo. They have drawn once and lost three games, collecting just four points out of a possible 15.
With only four points above the relegation zone, Nottingham Forest needs a positive result against Liverpool to relieve the pressure and make a statement against the league leaders.
Head-to-Head Statistics
In their last four meetings, Nottingham Forest won once while Liverpool emerged victorious in three encounters. The average goals scored per match between the two teams is 2.50.
Injury Report
Nottingham Forest has no injury concerns leading up to the match against Liverpool.
On the other hand, Liverpool has a long list of injuries, including Joel Matip, Stefan Bajcetic, Ben Doak, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dominik Szoboszlai, Thiago, Rhys Williams, Darwin Nunez, Alisson, Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah, and Curtis Jones.
Prediction
Liverpool is expected to secure a victory and extend their winning streak in the Premier League. Don’t miss out on betting on Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool with 22Bet!