Anfield | Premier League 2026-27 | Saturday, August 29 | 12:30pm BST
Saturday’s lunchtime offering comes from Merseyside and here at BetVictor News, we take a closer look at the Liverpool vs Forest odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Liverpool Vs Forest Odds
Despite their below par showing at Newcastle on the opening weekend, the Liverpool vs Forest Premier League odds point towards a win for the Reds. Andoni Iraola’s side can be backed at 1/2, the draw is 7/2 with the Tricky Trees priced at 5/1.
Ahead to the game, the most popular Liverpool vs Forest betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Liverpool Vs Forest Preview
It took a last-gasp penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai to help Liverpool clinch a 2-2 draw at Newcastle last time out in what wasn’t the Reds finest performance. In fact, the Merseysiders were outplayed on Andoni Iraola’s debut for large parts of the game on Tyneside, and supporters will be expecting an improved showing on Saturday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the Oliver Glasner era at Forest hasn’t gotten off to the best start either. The Austrian oversaw back-to-back defeats to Leeds over the past seven days. Anton Stach hit an 87th minute winner in the Premier League clash before Daniel James and James Justin netted in a 2-0 EFL Cup 2nd round win.
Liverpool Vs Forest H2H Record
Liverpool and Forest have faced each other 124 in all competitions. The Reds have won this fixture on 61 occasions with the Tricky Trees boasting 33 victories. In the Premier League last season, Murillo, Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White netted in a fine 3-0 win at Anfield for Sean Dyche’s men.
The Merseysiders did get their revenge at the City Ground later on in the 2025-26 campaign, though. Alexis Mac Allister netted a 97th minute winner in a slender 1-0 victory. Something worth noting is that Forest have won on their last two visits to Anfield without conceding.
Liverpool vs Forest H2H record:
- Liverpool wins – 61
- Draws – 30
- Forest wins – 33
Liverpool Vs Forest Team News
Making his home bow, Andoni Iraola is likely to name the same starting XI that drew with Newcastle. Long-term absentees Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley will once again be missing. The same applies to Hugo Ekitike. That means wonderkid Rio Ngumoha will make his second successive start.
As for Forest, they will be without Nicolo Savona who is still working his way back to full fitness after suffering a knee injury. Former Red Neco Williams is a doubt alongside star man Morgan Gibbs-White. Club captain Ryan Yates will also miss the trip to Anfield.
Liverpool Vs Forest Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted lineup:
Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak
Forest predicted lineup:
Sels; Cunha, Milenkovic, Murillo; Aina, McAtee, Sangare, Netz; Gibbs-White, Ndoye; Jesus
Liverpool Vs Forest TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Liverpool vs Forest is available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Live streaming is available via the HBO Max app or a HBO Max sports pass. Viewers can also tune in via Sky Go and Virgin TV Go with a TNT Sports add-on. Kick-off is 12:30pm BST. For those looking to tune in via radio, talkSPORT, BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Nottingham has you covered.
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Liverpool Vs Forest Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Premier League stats – The home side on the day hasn’t been victorious in this fixture across the last five H2H meetings.
- Liverpool stats – 2022-23 was the last time Liverpool failed to win any of their opening two league games.
- Nottingham Forest stats – The Tricky Trees have won on their last two visits to Anfield in the Premier League.
Top Betting Angles for Liverpool vs Forest
- Over 2.5 goals: Has landed in three of the four fixtures on Merseyside since Forest were promoted back to the top-flight. Available at 4/7.
- BTTS (Yes): The last seven competitive games featuring Liverpool has seen both teams score. Currently 13/20.
- Liverpool HT/FT: On home soil, six of Liverpool’s last seven HT results were replicated come the final whistle. Online at 6/5.
- Anytime goalscorers: Alexander Isak (6/5), Chris Wood (12/5), Cody Gakpo (19/10) and Igor Jesus (13/5) are worth consideration.
Liverpool Vs Forest Prediction
Although Liverpool weren’t at their finest against Newcastle, the poor start made by Forest means Andoni Iraola should earn his first Reds victory on Saturday afternoon.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Forest (13/2)
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