Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Preview: Team News, H2H, early injury news, probable lineups, tickets and more

Saturday's 3 pm kickoff sees Liverpool host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League after the international break.

The defending champions have been a shadow of themselves recently. They were completely outclassed by a strong Manchester City side before the break. The defeat marked a fifth loss in six league games. The run saw Liverpool drop from first to eighth in the table. It seemed like Arne Slot's men turned it around after picking up crucial victories against Aston Villa and Real Madrid. But the Reds were toothless in front of goal and naive at the back as Pep Guardiola's side tore them apart. Slot would've welcomed the break with open arms as he returned to the drawing board to figure out his side's strengths. The manager's tactics and the new signings' failure to make an impact made them an easy side to play against. They will be keen to turn things around at home against last season's bogey team.

Nottingham Forest have fond memories of their last trip to Anfield. Nuno Espirito Santo's side completed a smash-and-grab last time out. However, much has changed since then. It is Sean Dyche in the dugout now as Nuno and, later, his replacement, Ange Postecoglou, were sacked this season. If anyone could steady the ship and save them from an imminent relegation, it is Dyche. They have lost only once in five games under Dyche and picked up two wins. The 2-2 draw against Manchester United and the most recent 3-1 success against Leeds United saw them gather some momentum. Defence has been a cause of concern for the visitors as they conceded first in eight of their previous 10 games. Expect Dyche to fix that and field a defensive blockade at Anfield.

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How to watch Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest online - TV channels & live streams

There will be no telecast in the UK due to the 3 pm blackout rule. The fans in the US can watch the match on Peacock Premium.

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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Key Matchups

Hugo Ekitike vs Murillo: After a fast start in the league, Ekitike has gone five games without scoring. He was barely involved against City as Liverpool struggled to create meaningful attacks. However, he was in full flow during the international break as he scored a sumptuous goal. His weakness against low blocks will be exploited by Murillo, who enjoys marking strikers who are fluid. The defender will follow Ekitike into deeper areas to prevent his ability to carry the ball from the deep.

Dominik Szoboszlai vs Elliot Anderson: Szoboszlai has been Liverpool's standout performer so far. The Hungarian endured late heartbreak during the international break as his side missed out on the World Cup qualifier playoffs. He has to put it behind him when he faces Anderson, who is quickly developing into one of the best in the league. Anderson's ability to contribute in both attack and defence is invaluable to his side.

Ryan Gravenberch vs Morgan Gibbs-White: After a slow start to the season, Gibbs-White is up to the races now. With two crucial goals in three games, he is back to being the creative spark for his side. He presents a potent threat on transitions to Gravenberch. The Dutch midfielder was non-existent in the game against City. But it can be considered a one-off, as he has been instrumental in their other games.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Of the five defeats the Reds slumped to this season, only one of them has been at home. They are relatively stronger at home and have a score to settle against Forest. Slot will be hoping for a controlled performance with more intent from his players. Any more ground lost in the title race will be fatal for them. Expect the Reds to summon their home advantages and take all three points.

GOAL's Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Nottingham Forest

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest kick-off time

Premier League - Premier League

Anfield

The game will be held at Anfield on Saturday, 22nd November at 15:00 GMT / 16:00 CT / 10:00 ET.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Team news & squads

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest lineups

Liverpool

4-3-3

Formation

4-2-3-1

NFO

1

A. Becker

6

M. Kerkez

8

D. Szoboszlai

4

C

V. van Dijk

5

I. Konate

10

A. Mac Allister

38

R. Gravenberch

17

C. Jones

18

C. Gakpo

9

A. Isak

11

M. Salah

26

M. Sels

37

N. Savona

31

N. Milenkovic

5

Murillo

3

N. Williams

6

I. Sangare

14

D. Ndoye

8

E. Anderson

16

N. Dominguez

10

C

M. Gibbs-White

19

I. Jesus

4-2-3-1

NFO

LIV

-Line up

• 1

  A. Becker

• 6

  M. Kerkez

  68’

• 8

  D. Szoboszlai

• 4

  V. van Dijk (C)

• 5

  I. Konate

  55’

• 10

  A. Mac Allister

• 38

  R. Gravenberch

  66’

• 17

  C. Jones

  78’

• 18

  C. Gakpo

• 9

  A. Isak

  68’

• 11

  M. Salah

Substitutes

• 47

  C. Ramsay

• 73

  R. Ngumoha

  78’

• 42

  T. Nyoni

• 26

  A. Robertson

  68’

• 2

  J. Gomez

• 25

  G. Mamardashvili

• 14

  F. Chiesa

  68’

  87’

• 3

  W. Endo

• 22

  H. Ekitike

  55’

Manager

• A. Slot

NFO

-Line up

• 26

  M. Sels

• 37

  N. Savona

  46’

• 31

  N. Milenkovic

• 5

  Murillo

  33’

• 3

  N. Williams

  46’

• 6

  I. Sangare

• 14

  D. Ndoye

  86’

• 8

  E. Anderson

• 16

  N. Dominguez

  61’

• 10

  M. Gibbs-White (C)

  78’

• 19

  I. Jesus

  86’

Substitutes

• 30

  W. Boly

• 15

  A. Kalimuendo-Muinga

• 22

  R. Yates

  86’

• 7

  C. Hudson-Odoi

  86’

• 23

  J. Cunha

• 21

  O. Hutchinson

  61’

• 13

  John Victor

• 24

  J. McAtee

• 4

  Morato

Manager

• S. Dyche

Liverpool team news

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Slot delivered worrying updates as he ruled out Florian Wirtz and Conor Bradley from the clash. Curtis Jones will be the favourite to start at right-back, as Calvin Ramsay might be a wild punt. Alexander Isak recovered from his groin injury but is not up to full match fitness. He played only 28 minutes during the international break as he opened up about his struggles. It will give Ekitike the starting role as Cody Gakpo returns to the left wing. Alisson is in line to start again. Milos Kerkez might return to the fold ahead of Andrew Robertson

Predicted Lineups: Alisson; Jones, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike 

Nottingham Forest team news

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Forest have a lengthy injury list as key players like Douglas Luiz, Chris Wood, Ola Aina, and Callum Hudson-Odoi are all sidelined. Omari Hutchinson might get a look in ahead of Nicolas Dominguez as the rest of the lineup remains the same.

Predicted Lineups: Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson; Jesus

Form

Head-to-Head Record

LIV

Last 5 matches

NFO

3

Wins

1

Draw

1

Win

• Nottingham Forest

  1

  -

  1

  Liverpool

• Liverpool

  0

  -

  1

  Nottingham Forest

• Nottingham Forest

  0

  -

  1

  Liverpool

• Liverpool

  3

  -

  0

  Nottingham Forest

• Liverpool

  3

  -

  2

  Nottingham Forest

8

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

2/5

The Last Meeting

After Nottingham Forest inflicted a rare Anfield loss on Liverpool, the talk was all about whether a double was possible. A victory could have even seen Forest compete for the title as they were in hot form before the game. Such were the stakes at the City Ground. When Chris Wood scored in the eighth minute to finish off a counter, the whole place was shaking. Liverpool were rattled as they were trying to protect their lead at the top. The Reds grabbed the equaliser in the second half as the late Diogo Jota headed a Kostas Tsimikas corner in just minutes after coming on. The Reds peppered Sels' goals with shots, but there was no way in again as the contest ended 1-1.

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