Liverpool Begin New Anfield Era with Forest in Their Sights
English Premier League - Liverpool VS Nottingham Forest
Match Time: 29-08-2026 19:30 Saturday (UTC+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Liverpool are ready to begin a new chapter at Anfield as they host Nottingham Forest in their first Premier League home match of the season. The Reds will look to bounce back from their opening-day draw, while Forest aim to avoid suffering a third straight defeat.
Team Analysis:
Liverpool will look to improve under Andoni Iraola after a shaky 2-2 draw with Newcastle United exposed defensive weaknesses and a lack of attacking sharpness. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are struggling under Oliver Glasner after back-to-back defeats, leaving them desperate to find form and avoid a third straight loss at Anfield.
Player Situation:
Liverpool remain without several injured players, including Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike, while Alexander Isak is expected to lead the attack. Nottingham Forest also have injury concerns, with Nicolo Savona and Ryan Yates out and Morgan Gibbs-White doubtful ahead of their trip to Anfield.
Result Prediction:
Liverpool may have struggled against Newcastle, but they are still expected to beat Nottingham Forest in Andoni Iraola’s first Premier League home game in charge. Forest could still find the net, with Liverpool’s defensive problems leaving room for an upset.
Predicted Result: Liverpool 2-1 Nottingham Forest.
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