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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Odds
The Reds are a heavy -193 moneyline favorite at soccer betting sites. Forest is priced as a long +500 underdog to walk away from Anfield with three points. A draw, meanwhile, sits at +370 odds.
The Tricky Trees have caused issues for Liverpool in recent memory, beating them twice since September 2024. Last term, the two sides both won a game apiece, with Forest shocking the Merseysiders 3-0 in Liverpool.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Analysis
Iraola’s tenure as the new Reds boss got off to a respectable start last weekend, but it nearly ended in defeat. Liverpool’s backline looked incredibly vulnerable at times against a new-look Newcastle side who had lost their manager and best midfielder. Anthony Elanga’s pace proved key in the Magpies’ first goal before Cody Gakpo equalized in the second half with a terrific long-range hit. Joe Willock came on to put Newcastle ahead shortly after, but Szoboszlai’s spot-kick helped the Reds salvage a draw at St. James’ Park.
Liverpool now has the opportunity to make a statement in their home opener in front of their passionate fanbase. After a disappointing fifth-place finish last term, the Reds will be hungry to find early consistency, but this will not be an easy clash against a Nottingham Forest side that has been tough for them to beat in the last couple of years. The Reds were solid at Anfield in 2025-26 though, tasting defeat only three times.
Forest will be looking to improve upon last season, when they finished only five points above safety in 16th place. The club also lost their best player in Elliot Anderson, who joined Manchester City following the World Cup. That’s left a real gap in the middle of the park, but the Tricky Trees are reportedly finalizing a deal for Liam Delap to give them more attacking prowess in the final third.
Oliver Glasner also arrived as the new boss after his spell at Crystal Palace, but his tenure began with defeat last weekend against Leeds. While Forest had 56% of the ball in this fixture, they lacked that cutting edge up top and managed just two shots on target. While facing Liverpool is never an easy task, the Tricky Trees will be feeling hopeful about a positive result of some sort, especially after a victory at Anfield last year.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Injury News
Liverpool remains without Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni due to long-term injuries, while Joe Gomez is also expected to miss Saturday’s clash as he continues his recovery from a muscle problem. The good news is that Alexis Mac Allister returned from the bench against Newcastle and could play a bigger role at Anfield.
Nottingham Forest could be without Morgan Gibbs-White after the midfielder overstretched his MCL against Leeds on Matchday 1. There is no structural damage, and Forest are hoping to have him available on Saturday. Ryan Yates and Nicolò Savona are also dealing with fitness issues, while former Liverpool defender Neco Williams is a doubt after picking up a knock in Tuesday’s EFL Cup match.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Picks
Liverpool’s form at home has always been impressive, and the potential absence of Gibbs-White, who is one of Forest’s top attackers, is concerning. I’ll take the hosts to bounce back with a much-needed victory.
Pick: Liverpool -193/TonyBet
