Nottingham Forest (2-6-3) and Liverpool (6-5) will face off today at 10:00 a.m. EST at Anfield in Liverpool.
Liverpool is favored at a -235 price, with the over/under set at 3.5 (+130o / -172u) goals.
Let's get into my Nottingham vs. Liverpool prediction.
Nottingham vs. Liverpool Prediction
Pick:Nottingham Forest +1.25 Asian Handicap
My Nottingham vs. Liverpool best bet is is on Nottingham to stay within a goal.
Nottingham vs. Liverpool Odds
| Nottingham Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -145 | 3.5 135o / -175u | +600 |
| Liverpool Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +105 | 3.5 135o / -175u | -235 |
Nottingham vs. Liverpool Pick
Arne Slot embraced the international break as a crucial opportunity to address Liverpool's troubling decline in form. Despite stopping a four-game losing streak with a victory over Aston Villa, the Reds were swiftly unraveled by Manchester City right before the break. Slot hopes to return with tactical adjustments and salvage the season.
Meanwhile, managerial upheavals have taken a toll on Nottingham Forest. The Garibaldi have gone from competing in Europe to battling to stay afloat in the league. However, the arrival of Sean Dyche has breathed new life into the squad.
Based on their performances in the last two matches, Forest appears poised for a resurgence. Still, despite the improving form, it’s unrealistic to expect an away win here.
Dyche is renowned for his strategic approach, one that prioritizes discipline, structure, and teamwork. His plan will focus on limiting the opposition’s opportunities while capitalizing on counterattacks.
Forest currently ranks second-worst in the league in expected goals against (xGA). Nevertheless, recent improvements are evident, as the team held Manchester United to 1.2 xG and restricted Leeds to just 0.7 xG.
Consequently, this match projects as a tightly contested battle. Despite the heavy expectations on Arne Slot and his squad, Forest possesses strengths that could trouble Liverpool or at least keep the scoreline close. Therefore, we anticipate the visitors won’t lose against the spread.
Pick: Nottingham Forest +1.25 Asian Handicap
Nottingham vs. Liverpool Projections
Projected Chance of Winning
| Nottingham | Draw | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| 14.2% | 19.2% | 66.6% |
Projected Total Goals
| Nottingham | Total Goals | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | 3.06 | 2.15 |
Nottingham vs. Liverpool Betting Analysis
Virtually out of the title race after a comprehensive defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad, Liverpool now hosts Nottingham Forest.
The reigning champions have recently beaten Aston Villa and Real Madrid at Anfield, keeping clean sheets on both occasions, and enter this matchup as heavy favourites.
Despite their struggles, the Reds remain strong at home, losing only two of their last 24 league matches — although one of those defeats came against Nottingham Forest last season.
Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest arrive in Merseyside with renewed confidence after a 3-1 win over Leeds.
While improvement is evident, Dyche is expected to avoid unnecessary risks, which could keep the scoreline tighter.
Even so, the hosts are rightly favoured, with bookmakers pricing them at 1.42 in the Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest odds, reflecting a 70% chance of success.
Nottingham vs. Liverpool Projected Starting Lineups
Nottingham
Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo; Williams, Sangaré, Anderson, Hutchinson; Gibbs-White, Ndoye; Igor.
Liverpool
Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Ekitike, Wirtz.
