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| Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest | September 14, 15:00 GMT+1 |
| Liverpool odds | 1.23 |
| Nottingham Forest odds | 11.5 |
| Draw | 6.5 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.4/2.73 |
Liverpool ended August at the top of the Premier League table alongside Manchester City. They are not only leading in points but also dominating the expected points metrics.
The Reds look to be title contenders this season, but the toughest matches still lie ahead. In September and early October, before the next international break, Liverpool will have to play not only in the Premier League but also in the Champions League and League Cup.
With two Champions League rounds added in January, Arne Slot’s side could have even more games this season than last, and the fixture congestion could become a key factor in determining their success across competitions.
Unfortunately, Jurgen Klopp was not able to distribute the team’s strengths throughout the season in recent years with the same efficiency as Pep Guardiola, leaving Liverpool’s players feeling exhausted in crucial spring matches.
How Arne Slot prioritises his squad selection and rotation will largely determine his team’s long-term success. No matter how well Liverpool performs in some games, with only a week’s break to prepare in August.
The real strength of the squad will come from their ability to properly prioritise their strengths for a long, hard season.
Three days after the game against Nottingham Forest, Liverpool have to play away to AC Milan in the Champions League. Therefore, it will be very interesting to see what steps Slot will take to save energy in the Premier League match.
At the moment, Liverpool showcase very high-quality pressing and counter-pressing in a medium defence block, and great variation in positional attacks with instant counter-attacks.
The only thing that has yet to be truly tested in the Premier League is the Reds’ ability to get back on track after the first goal conceded, as they have opened the scoring in their previous matches so far.
| Recent Form | WWWDW |
| Key Players to Watch | Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah |
| Team Strengths | Pressing and quick attacks |
| Team Weaknesses | The right side of the defence |
| Key Injuries and suspensions | Harvey Elliott ( Ankle/Foot Injury), Alexis Mac Allister(?) |
Nottingham Forest have earned five points in the first three matches, demonstrating a solid level of organization in both defense and attack.
Last season, after the arrival of Nuno Espírito Santo, Forest’s game quality significantly improved, especially in the defensive phase.
Thanks to the Portuguese coach, Nottingham became much more compact and organized in a low defensive block, occasionally implementing a strong pressing strategy, especially in home matches.
Last season, Nottingham Forest ranked among the top four teams in the Premier League in expected goals conceded. Individual defensive errors were the main factor holding them back from finishing higher than 17th place, which undermined an otherwise well-organized team.
In the current season, Forest ranks in the top three for expected goals conceded and occupies the sixth position for goals conceded after three matches.
While Forest’s attacking play may not be the most entertaining, they possess an effective set of tools that allow them to break down opponents’ defenses and create dangerous moments regularly.
Moreover, each of their attacking trio, consisting of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Anthony Elanga, could potentially compete for a place in the starting lineup of any top European club.
The problem with their attack is that they heavily rely on Chris Wood for goal-scoring, while his partners are not always able to choose the right moment and accurately strike at the goal.
As a result, Nuno Espírito Santo’s team have only scored three goals at the start of the season, despite having the potential to score more.
| Recent Form | DDWDW |
| Key Players to Watch | Chris Wood, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White |
| Team Strengths | Fast vertical attacks |
| Team Weaknesses | Poor conversation of shots into goals |
| Key Injuries and suspensions | – |
After returning to the Premier League, Nottingham Forest won their first home match 1-0 against a heavily injured Liverpool, thanks to a goal by Taiwo Awoniyi.
Following that, Liverpool won three consecutive matches with a total score of 7-2. In the previous season, in the 27th round, Liverpool struggled to secure a narrow 1-0 victory against Forest, with a goal by Darwin Núñez in the 90+9 minute.
Mohamed Salah was, in my opinion, the best player not just in the Premier League but across European football during August. Having already netted two goals in his last three matches against Forest, he will certainly be a key player to watch.
Callum Hudson-Odoi is still not very consistent, but since Nuno Espírito Santo joined the club, the English forward has been playing more productively and regularly creates dangerous moments for his teammates.
In the match against Liverpool, Hudson-Odoi will likely challenge Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has had defensive lapses in the past.
Hudson-Odoi and Elanga do not always return to defend in a disciplined manner, which could create plenty of space on the flanks for Alexander-Arnold and Robertson to effectively exploit.
On the other hand, the in-form Mohamed Salah could capitalize on the vulnerability in the defense of left-back Ola Aina.
Liverpool may encounter difficulties in breaking down the visitors’ low defensive block, but they are likely to secure a victory through their ability to increase the pace of the game and creatively penetrate the opponents’ defense.
In 10 out of the last 12 matches, Liverpool has scored more than one goal, so in the match against Nottingham Forest, so it’s likely we will see the same in this match. Forest’s defenders occasionally make gross mistakes, and the hosts are capable of exploiting and capitalizing on them.
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