Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest should be a pretty entertaining clash when these two sides meet in the second game week of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign at Anfield on a Saturday afternoon.
The Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest clash is one between two sides desperate to get their first win in the new league campaign. The Reds are poised to play their first match under new boss Andoni Iraola at Anfield, and the Spaniard will be determined for them to put in a thrilling attacking display against Oliver Glasner’s unpredictable side to get his era off to a proper start.
Match Details
Anfield
Liverpool, England
Saturday, August 29
11:30 AM GMT
Hungry Liverpool Looks To Entertain Anfield With Thrilling Display Against Shaken Nottingham Forest
The Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest game is going to be an intense encounter because both sets of players are determined to get their first three points of the new campaign.
Liverpool were able to somehow salvage a point in their opening Premier League clash against Newcastle United, but Iraola will need them to be much more composed and sharper in this next game as he’s still getting his tactical structure imposed on the club.
The Reds will need to keep a sturdier defensive shape against counter-attacks and swift transitions for them to hold their own at their stadium, while Iraola also needs his players to be more decisive in finishing off chances in a better way to grab a big win.
Nottingham Forest suffered a frustrating loss in their first Premier League match under Glasner, who was appointed in the summer as Vitor Pereira’s replacement. The pressure is mounting on Glasner to have his side performing at a higher level than they did last season, and that’s why he’ll need to be really clinical in converting their opportunities against Liverpool and maintain a steely shape to frustrate the Reds and get a big win.
In 124 Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest matches, the Reds have won 61 matches, and they look to keep that solid record intact with another compelling win over Forest.
Can Struggling Alexander Isak Tap Into His Ruthless Best Against Nottingham Forest?
Alexander Isak had a horrible start to the 2026/27 Premier League campaign as he had a nightmare return to St. James Park, where he was constantly jeered and mocked by fans who didn’t allow him to hit his stride.
After that poor display against Newcastle United, the Swedish forward is aiming to put all that behind him by being a thorn in Nottingham Forest. Isak, who had a pretty poor and injury-struck 2025/26 season in which he scored four goals in 22 games for Liverpool after joining them for a record fee, is determined to justify that amount this season.
To hit his stride, however, Isak will need to be prolific in front of goal against Glasner’s side. He will need to be smart with his link-up play to trouble the defenders, but needs to nail his positioning and finishing qualities to be able to terrorise the opposition backline and finally get back to scoring ways in the Premier League to help Liverpool get their first league win under Iraola.
Wily Morgan Gibbs-White Looks for Special Performance To Stun Anfield
As the Nottingham Forest captain under Oliver Glasner, there is quite a bit of pressure on Morgan Gibbs-White’s shoulders to be their inspired driving force in the attack.
Gibbs-White actually had a memorable outing at Anfield for his side in the 2025/26 Premier League, scoring an impressive goal in Forest’s 3-0 thrashing of Liverpool, and he aims to do even better this time around.
The 26-year-old attacking midfielder will look to be a thorn for the defenders with his clever ball-carrying ability, as well as movement in the opposition half.
Gibbs-White has to be smart with his link-up play to progress the ball into the danger zones efficiently, while Glasner really needs his skipper to be accurate with his final third passes to help his teammates and also clinical with his own finishing to be able to silence Liverpool at Anfield.
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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Injuries
Liverpool Injuries: Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni
Nottingham Forest Injuries: Nicolo Savona, Ryan Yates
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups
Here are our Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest predicted lineups for this 2026/27 Premier League clash.
Liverpool Predicted XI: Alisson (GK), Ronald Araujo, Jeremie Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak
Nottingham Forest Predicted XI: Matz Sels (GK), Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Ola Aina, James McAtee, Xavier Schlager, Neco Williams, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus
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