Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups

The stage is set for an exciting top-of-the-table clash as Nottingham Forest hosts Liverpool at The City Ground. While Liverpool’s dominance was anticipated, Forest’s exceptional form has stunned many this season.

Match Details

• Location: The City Ground, Nottingham, England
• Date and Time: Tuesday, 14 January, 20:00 GMT
• Referee: Chris Kavanagh
• VAR: John Brooks

Recent Form and Head-to-Head

Nottingham Forest comes into this game after winning six matches in a row, keeping clean sheets in their last five outings. Liverpool remains unbeaten on the road this season, with seven wins out of nine away games. However, their only league loss this season was against Forest back in September, in a narrow 1-0 defeat.

Nottingham Forest: Team News and Predicted Lineup

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side has thrived thanks to fitness consistency. Long-term absentees Danilo (ankle) and Ibrahim Sangare (hamstring) remain sidelined, but the rest of the squad is fit.

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Dominguez, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Liverpool: Team News and Predicted Lineup

Liverpool has regained key players like Diogo Jota and Ibrahima Konate. However, Darwin Nunez will miss the game due to suspension, and Joe Gomez remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz

Prediction

Forest’s formidable home form and Liverpool’s exceptional away record promise a thrilling encounter. Expect a gritty and low-scoring affair, but Liverpool’s quality could edge them past their resilient hosts.

Predicted Score: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Liverpool