Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Prediction 22 November 2025

🔊 Can Liverpool bounce back from their heavy defeat to Man City? Arne Slot's side returns from the international break to host Nottingham Forest. The Foresters are currently in the relegation zone, yet they remain unbeaten since the start of November. However, according to bookmakers, this doesn't boost their chances at Anfield. Last season, under Nuno Espírito Santo, they managed to pull off a win here. Can they recreate that upset?

Head-to-Head

📊 In last season's Premier League, when Nottingham Forest surprised everyone, Liverpool failed to defeat them both at home (0-1) and away (1-1). However, this didn't stop Liverpool from claiming the gold medals. Another intriguing trend to note is that the teams have faced off in six Premier League head-to-heads in the 21st century, and only twice have they both found the back of the net.

Liverpool Team Overview

The international break came at the right time for Liverpool. The team emerged from a prolonged slump with back-to-back victories. Their Champions League triumph over Real Madrid (1-0) was particularly impressive and unexpected, as the Reds allowed their opponents virtually no chances and only failed to score more due to Thibaut Courtois' brilliance.

However, their joy was short-lived, as Arne Slot's side were thrashed 3-0 by Manchester City in their last Premier League outing. Mohamed Salah had another underwhelming performance, halting his pursuit of a historic record for goal contributions in the Premier League. This also ended Liverpool's scoring streak of 44 matches in the English top flight.

Nottingham Forest Team Overview

Sean Dyche arrived and brought order. It's certainly too early to talk about Nottingham's return to their former glory, and there's a big question mark over whether that will ever happen. However, after the "adventurous" stint with Ange Postecoglou, just one defeat in five matches is already a significant achievement.

Evidently, Dyche's straightforward and clear football style suits the "Tricky Trees" better. Under the new manager, they have scored seven goals, five of which came in the last two rounds. This matches their tally from the previous nine rounds. Before the international break, Nottingham confidently dispatched Leeds (3-1), amassing an impressive 2.47 expected goals.

Latest news

Liverpool

🎙 Arne Slot defended his players after the heavy defeat to Man City: “I would first look at the game plan, both ours and theirs, and would not blame my players at all. It's easier for players to win duels when the game plan and tactics are effective.”

📝 Fabrizio Romano assesses the likelihood of Antoine Semenyo leaving Bournemouth in January at 60-70%. According to the insider, Liverpool are showing genuine interest in the Ghanaian forward.

❌ Liverpool's injury list has significantly thinned out recently. Only Giovanni Leone, with an ACL injury, and Jeremy Frimpong, who is close to returning, remain sidelined. Stefan Bajcetic and Alisson have already resumed training with the team.

Nottingham Forest

📝 In September, Nottingham acquired defender Cuiabano and immediately loaned him back to Botafogo. Reports suggest that the Forest camp is pleased with the Brazilian's progress and are considering him as a potential starter. Cuiabano's loan is set to last until the end of the current Brazilian Serie A season in December.

💰 Nottingham's main asset is Elliot Anderson, who is targeted by Manchester United for a potential move next summer. Florian Plettenberg claims that the Forest will demand a fee of £100-120 million.

❌ Nottingham's injury list is full, a situation that dates back to before the international break. The coaching staff will be without Dylan Bakwa, Angus Gunn, Ola Aina, Douglas Luiz, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Chris Wood. Callum Hudson-Odoi might recover in time for the game.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The match will be officiated by Andy Madley, who has issued 13 yellow cards in four Premier League matches this season, averaging 3.3 per game. It's unlikely the Englishman will lower his standard, as Liverpool have been consistently receiving more than two bookings per game amid their recent dip in form. Consequently, a bet on over 3.5 yellow cards has hit in their last five matches. The clash with Nottingham promises to be challenging and emotionally charged, making this a solid option.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

As we've noted, head-to-head encounters between these teams often lack goal exchanges, resulting in low-scoring affairs. However, we believe this upcoming match will be an exception. Liverpool have shown defensive frailties, particularly struggling against teams that play a simple style with crosses and long balls. Nottingham under Sean Dyche fits this mold, so we expect a goal from the visitors and anticipate both teams will combine for over 2.5 goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

The "Forest" have rarely delivered fewer than four corners per game recently, but their away average is among the league's worst at 3.2 per match. Liverpool should dominate in this aspect due to their expected possession advantage, while the visitors are likely to wait for their chances in a low block. Based on this logic, we favor a home win on corners with a -3 handicap.

Liverpool are highly motivated following their thrashing by Man City and last season's setbacks against Nottingham Forest. Their position in the standings leaves the Reds with no room for error, especially with Arsenal already eight points ahead. However, neither motivation nor the support of the home crowd guarantees an easy ride for Arne Slot's men this weekend.

Nottingham, under Sean Dyche, have become a tough nut to crack, capable of putting up a fight even at Anfield. We anticipate that until the final moments, the scoreboard will not be in the hosts' favor, but ultimately, they will edge out Forest with a 2-1 victory. In this scenario, the suggested bet on Liverpool to win on corners with a -3 handicap should come through without much trouble, as it has in the last six head-to-head encounters between these teams.