Third-placed Liverpool will host 15th-placed Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Sunday for a one-on-one Premier League clash, with kickoff slated for 14:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Liverpool’s Resurgent Form
Liverpool have started this season with a good run of form, collecting 20 points from the available 27, and staying within three points of leaders Tottenham at the top of the Premier League table.
In their last five matches, Liverpool have won three, drawn once, and lost one match controversially away to Tottenham. They will look to make it two consecutive wins in the league when they host Forest on Sunday.
Nottingham Forest’s Winless Run
Forest are winless in their last five matches, drawing four times, including three consecutive draws, and losing once.
In the opening nine, Steve Cooper’s men have won just twice, drawn four times, and lost three in the process.
They have scored ten goals and conceded 12 in the process, showing that fine margins have seen them drop points this season.
Steve Cooper will set his side up to compete for a win at Anfield.
Bet hereInjury Report
Liverpool
Andrew Robertson is out of contention for the matchday squad ahead of the clash against Forest on Sunday. The 29-year-old left-back has been in rehabilitation since suffering a shoulder injury on October 12, which means he has missed 16 outings for the Reds so far.
Jurgen Klopp will also be without right-back Conor Bradley, with the 20-year-old youngster nursing a back injury since July 25th. With no return date set by the Liverpool medical department, the young fullback will not be available this weekend.
Central midfielder Thiago is also a doubt for the home clash against Forest. The 32-year-old Spanish player has faced fitness issues since October 3rd. He has missed the last four Liverpool matches, and late tests will be needed to determine whether he is back fit and can be involved against Forest on Sunday.
Nottingham Forest
Forest have a favorable injury profile heading into the Liverpool clash at Anfield. Only one player is likely to be unavailable for the clash on Sunday, Danilo.
The central midfielder is sidelined with an unknown injury, which has kept him out of the first-team frame for the last six outings. The 22-year-old midfielder will continue his rehabilitation, and Forest will have to play around his absence in navigating the clash against Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Possible Lineups
Liverpool
Alisson; T. Alexander-Arnold, I. Konate, V. van Dijk, K. Tsimikas; D. Szoboszlai, A. Mac Allister, R. Gravenberch; M. Salah, D. Jota, L. Diaz
Nottingham Forest
M. Turner; S. Aurier, W. Boly, Murillo, H. Toffolo; N. Dominguez, O. Mangala, I. Sangare; M. Gibbs-White, C. Wood, A. Elanga
Prediction
Liverpool will retain their front-foot, pressing, and high-tempo approach against Forest. Playing at Anfield, the Reds will look to dominate the ball, dictate the match’s tempo, and create sufficient chances to take the lead.
Liverpool will be proactive in pressing, counter-pressing, and moving the ball. This will allow them to get into good situations in the final third while preventing counter-attacks.
Forest will focus on their shape and structure in the clash against Liverpool. Steve Cooper will look to have his side compact and solid in the defensive shape. This will force Liverpool wide and away from the goal.
Forest will attack on the counter and in transitions, posing questions to the Liverpool defense, and getting themselves in good positions in the attacking phase.
Liverpool will have too much for Forest; the Reds will win the match and take the three points as they bolster their title charge.
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