Liverpool vs Nottm Forest Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, September 14, 2024

Liverpool vs Nottm Forest Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, Sep 14
• Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Anfield

Liverpool will welcome Nottingham Forest in their second home game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Anfield. The Reds will aim to maintain their perfect start to the season under new manager Arne Slot.

Hosts Liverpool had a sensational start to the new campaign and are only behind league-leaders Man City on goal difference. They have been dominant across their last three games and have managed three clean sheets. The Reds have made a seamless transition from Klopp to Slot and can be considered early contenders for the Premier League crown.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have bagged five points in three games and have made astute signings to give themselves the best opportunity to finish above the relegation zone. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo would want to continue his unbeaten start to the campaign.

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Liverpool Team News

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is yet to make an appearance and could make his return this weekend. Harvey Elliott has sustained a fractured foot and is expected to be out until October. New summer signing Federico Chiesa is in contention to make his debut for the Merseyside giants.

Nottm Forest Team News

Nottingham Forest would definitely be without Danilo who suffered a gruesome ankle injury in the opening weekend. Other than that, they should have a mostly fit squad to choose from this weekend.

Liverpool vs Nottm Forest Predicted Lineups

Liverpool predicted lineup:

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota

Nottm Forest predicted lineup:

Sels; Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Anderson, Sangare; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 120 times in the past, with Liverpool winning 60 of those games. Nottm Forest have won only 31 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 29 games ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Liverpool vs Nottm Forest

Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)

The Dutch midfielder, without a doubt, has been the standout player under Arne Slot’s regime this summer. His emergence as a potentially elite midfield option could not come at a better time as Liverpool desperately tried to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Gravenberch’s impressive displays for Liverpool have caught the eye of fans and pundits alike.

Anthony Elanga (Nottm Forest)

The former Man Utd forward made 36 appearances last season while bagging five goals and nine assists for The Tricky Trees. Elanga’s performances didn’t go unnoticed and Newcastle United pushed hard to sign him this summer. He has the potential to develop into a top-class attacker and could be tempted to make a big move in 2025.

Liverpool vs Nottm Forest Prediction

Liverpool are favourites for this tie as they have managed three victories out of three in the Premier League and are only behind Man City on the league table on goal difference. Arne Slot has started a serene and perfect start to his life at Anfield and comparatively has an injury-free roster to choose from. The Reds have bagged a thrilling 3-0 win over Man Utd before the international break. 

As for Nottingham Forest, they have picked up five points from their first three games and are yet to be beaten this season. Despite a solid start to the campaign, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side face their biggest test this weekend. They have lost three out of their last four meetings against the Reds.

Predicted Score: Liverpool 3-1 Nottm Forest (Watch Live)

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