Nottingham Forest (1-0-2) travel to face off against Liverpool (3-0-0) on Saturday, September 14th. This match will be played at Anfield in Liverpool. Liverpool is coming off a win in their previous match, while Nottingham Forest played to a draw vs. Liverpool. The match is scheduled for 10:00 AM ET.

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool

Nottingham Forest Is Coming Off A Draw

In their last match, Nottingham Forest hosted Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw. The money line payout for a draw was +250.0, and the payout for Nottingham Forest was +100.0. The two combined goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.

Nottingham’s offensive attack took a total of 16 shots, with five being on target. Chris Wood scored for the club, with Elliot Anderson picking up the assist. Wood was the most active offensive player for Nottingham, taking five shots.

On the defensive end, Nottingham allowed one goal on Wolverhampton’s three shots on target. Matz Sels ended the match with one save and one goal allowed. The club’s defenders blocked six shots and intercepted nine passes.

In the early stages of the 2025 EPL season, Nottingham Forest has struggled to find consistency, posting a record of 1-0-2. They have been favored in two of their three matches but have yet to come away with a victory in those contests. Overall, they sit in 9th place in the league standings, trailing 6th-ranked Brentford by just one point. This match vs. Liverpool will be their second straight on the road, and they will look to build off a 1-0 win over Southampton on August 24th. Following this match, they will be back on the road to take on Brighton & Hove Albion FC on September 22nd.

Liverpool Is Coming Off A Win

In their last match, Liverpool traveled to take on Manchester United. The money line payout for a Liverpool win was -112.0. The combined four goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

Liverpool’s offensive attack was led by Luis Diaz, who scored two times on his two total shots. Overall, Liverpool scored three times on just three shots on goal. Mohamed Salah also found the net for Liverpool while taking three total shots and two on goal.

On the defensive end, Liverpool didn’t allow a goal and Alisson only had to make three saves. This clean sheet for Alisson was his second straight. Liverpool’s defenders blocked one shot and intercepted nine passes.

Through three matches, Liverpool has been perfect, winning all three matches. They have been favored in all three matches and have yet to lose. Their most recent win came against Manchester United, who was ranked 14th at the time. Overall, Liverpool is 3-0-0 and sits in second place in the EPL, trailing only Manchester City. This match against Nottingham Forest will be their second home match of the season. After this match, they will take on AFC Bournemouth at home on September 21st.

Nottingham Forest Offense Breakdown

Nottingham Forest has been one of the most efficient teams in the EPL this season, ranking 14th in goals scored and 1st in shots on goal. Chris Wood has been their top scorer, finding the net twice, which is 8th in the league. Wood also leads the club in shots on goal, which is 4th in the EPL. He also leads the team in assists.

Liverpool Offense Breakdown

So far this season, Liverpool has been one of the most potent offenses in the EPL, ranking second in the league in goals per match at 2.3. They have been able to generate shots on goal at a high rate, ranking sixth in the league in that category. Liverpool’s top scorer this season has been Luis Díaz, who has found the back of the net three times, which is also good for third in the EPL. Mohamed Salah has been the team’s leader in shots on goal and assists, while also being tied for the team lead in goals scored.

Nottingham Forest Defense Breakdown

Nottingham Forest’s defense has been solid this season, allowing just 0.7 goals per match, which is 5th best in the EPL. They will be tested by Liverpool’s 2nd ranked offense. Keeper Matz Sels has made three starts and has one clean sheet. He is currently 17th in the EPL with five saves.

Liverpool Defense Breakdown

Through three matches, Liverpool’s defense has been the best in the EPL, allowing zero goals. They will look to keep that streak going against a Nottingham Forest offense that is 14th in the league in goals scored. Alisson has been the top goalkeeper in the league, as he has three clean sheets, which is the most in the EPL. Overall, Liverpool is 3rd in blocked shots and 15th in interceptions.

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Prediction

Given that Liverpool comes in as the top defensive team in the EPL, we have them taking down Nottingham Forest by a score of 3-1. Mohamed Salah is our top projected goal scorer for Liverpool, and he comes in with a 35% chance to score. As for Nottingham Forest, Chris Wood is their top projected goal scorer in this matchup. Liverpool is one of the best at blocking shots and is 6th in the EPL in shots on goal allowed.

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