Last 5 matches · 1W-3D-1L · +1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · 0 goal difference
BetGenius backs Liverpool or Draw (Double Chance) at 80% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield in their second fixture of the Premier League campaign. The Reds opened their season with a 2-2 away draw against Newcastle, displaying attacking quality with two goals scored, though defensive vulnerabilities were evident. Entering this home match with one point, Liverpool aim to establish momentum in front of their home supporters.
Nottingham Forest travel following an opening-round 1-0 home defeat to Leeds. Forest struggled to generate consistent scoring opportunities in their opener, failing to register a goal while deploying a 3-4-2-1 formation. With zero points from their first outing, the visitors face a testing away assignment.
Historical head-to-head encounters show a closely contested rivalry, with Liverpool holding five wins to Forest's three across their last nine meetings. Notably, Forest have secured results at Anfield in recent seasons, including a victory in late 2025. Given Liverpool's attacking threat and Forest's resilient low-scoring tendencies in direct clashes, a measured outcome is anticipated.
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| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hull CityPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 4 | ChelseaPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 5 | BrentfordPromotion - Europa League (League phase) | 3 | +3 | 5 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 7 | Newcastle | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 8 | Everton | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 9 | Leeds | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 14 | Ipswich | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 17 | Aston Villa | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 18 | TottenhamRelegation - Championship | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 19 | FulhamRelegation - Championship | 3 | -3 | 0 |
Liverpool have won 5 of the last 9 meetings, averaging 2.0 goals a game, only 33% went over 2.5.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Liverpool enter as the stronger side following a two-goal performance away at Newcastle, while Nottingham Forest failed to score in their 1-0 opening defeat to Leeds. Double Chance (Home or Draw) provides appropriate coverage against Forest, who have proven capable of frustrating Liverpool in past encounters, having claimed three wins across the previous nine head-to-head meetings.
Published August 27, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
