Liverpool are aiming to maintain their perfect start to the 2024/25 premier league season. The Reds delivered their best performance under Slot just before the international break, with a dominant 3-0 win over rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford. This victory followed 2-0 wins against Ipswich Town and Brentford, making Liverpool the only team yet to concede in the Premier League this season.
Nottingham Forest has also had a strong start to the 2024/25 campaign, earning five points from a possible nine under Nuno Espirito Santo. Their 1-0 win against Southampton was bookended by 1-1 draws with Bournemouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Liverpool have faced challenges against Forest since the latter’s return to the Premier League, with tough encounters at the City Ground. However, they impressed with a 3-0 win at Anfield in this fixture last season.
Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest: Head-to-Head And Team Form
Liverpool have a strong record against Nottingham Forest, winning 60 of their 120 encounters, compared to Forest’s 31 victories. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 25 home Premier League matches against Nottingham Forest and have won the last six in a row.
Forest have lost their last three Premier League meetings with Liverpool, their longest losing streak against the Merseysiders since 1985. Under Arne Slot, Liverpool have won all three Premier League matches this season without conceding a goal.
Nottingham Forest’s defensive style of play focuses on maintaining a solid, organized defense to minimize the opponent’s scoring opportunities. They prioritize structure, discipline, and tactical awareness, often deploying a deeper defensive line and crowding their half to limit space. Nottingham Forest relies heavily on counterattacks and set-pieces for scoring, with quick transitions from defense to offense. The emphasis is on patience, teamwork, and reducing risks, often resulting in lower-scoring games where they aim to capitalize on the opponent’s mistakes.
Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest: Team News
Harvey Elliott sustained a serious injury during the international break, fracturing his foot while playing for England’s Under-21s. After an impressive pre-season, he is not expected to return until the end of October. Alexis Mac Allister also picked up a knock during Argentina‘s game against Chile, in which he scored before being forced off, but he did play in their latest match against Colombia.
Curtis Jones, who has missed the early weeks of the season due to a minor fitness issue, could be available this weekend. Federico Chiesa, a late-window signing, may be named on the bench, though Liverpool are cautious about rushing the Italian winger back.
Nottingham Forest, their main injury concern is midfielder Danilo, who broke his ankle on the opening day and will be out until 2025. Elliot Anderson has filled his spot in recent matches. Neco Williams is likely to start at Anfield against his former club, where he scored for Forest in a 3-2 loss in April 2023. Taiwo Awoniyi, once on Liverpool’s books without making an appearance, could come off the bench. He scored the winner in Forest’s 1-0 victory over Liverpool in October 2022.
Possible Starting Line Up
Liverpool possible starting lineup: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Nottingham Forest possible starting lineup: Sels, Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Aina; Ward-Prowse, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
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