Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips - Premier League 29-08-2026
AI Consensus
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips Consensus
6 AI models have taken a position on Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest, and the strongest agreement is on the match result market: 4 of the 4 models that priced it back Liverpool to win. Elsewhere, the both teams to score market leans BTTS: Yes (3/3). Below: every model's picks, their reasoning, and the best live odds for each selection.
08-24Malaga-Deportivo de A CorunaUnder 2.5 Goals@ 1.58✓
08-24Fulham-ChelseaOver 2.5 Goals@ 1.69✓
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08-24Roma-FiorentinaOver 2.5 Goals@ 1.96✓
Liverpool
4-2-3-1
Expected · official feed
9
Isak
18
Gakpo
7
Wirtz
73
Ngumoha
38
Gravenberch
8
Szoboszlai
6
Kerkez
4
van Dijk
5
Jacquet
30
Frimpong
1
Becker
Bench (15)
Wataru Endo · Alexis Mac Allister · Konstantinos Tsimikas · Victor Munoz · Giorgi Mamardashvili · Ronald Araujo · Trey Nyoni · James McConnell · Lewis Koumas · Joseph Gomez · Giovanni Leoni · Vitezslav Jaros · Stefan Bajcetic · Conor Bradley · Hugo Ekitike
Coach · Andoni Iraola
Match Preview
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-24 11:32 UTC
Liverpool seek first league win as Forest visit Anfield
Liverpool return to Anfield this Saturday looking to kick-start their Premier League campaign following a draw in their season opener. The match against Nottingham Forest kicks off at 13:30 CET, presenting an early opportunity for the home side to find their rhythm in front of their own supporters.
Attacking intent under the Anfield lights
Liverpool are expected to lean into an aggressive tactical setup, with the focus on controlling the game high up the pitch. The expected XI features a potent attacking trident of Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai, supported by the creative influence of Florian Wirtz in midfield. This hybrid 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation signals a clear intent to dictate the tempo and put their visitors under immediate pressure.
Forest's compact defensive challenge
Nottingham Forest arrive at Anfield with a sense of urgency after suffering a defeat in their opening league fixture. Reports suggest they will likely deploy a back-three system, prioritising defensive structure and discipline to stifle Liverpool's movement. By utilising Morgan Gibbs-White and Dan Ndoye to support Igor Jesus, Forest appear prepared to absorb pressure and look for opportunities to strike on the transition.
A history of tight encounters
Recent meetings between these two clubs have been remarkably competitive, often decided by the narrowest of margins. Their last encounter on 22 February 2026 saw Liverpool edge out a 1-0 victory, mirroring the tight nature of their previous clashes. With both sides desperate to secure points early in the season, this trend of high-stakes, low-scoring affairs may well continue.
Team news and expected lineups
Liverpool are expected to field a strong side, with Alisson Becker in goal and Virgil van Dijk anchoring the defence. The midfield trio of Ryan Gravenberch, Rio Ngumoha, and Milos Kerkez will be tasked with providing the platform for the attack. For Nottingham Forest, the absence of the injured Ryan Yates is a notable blow to their midfield stability.
Forest are expected to rely on the experience of Matz Sels in goal, protected by a defensive unit featuring Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, and Jair Cunha. The visitors will need their wing-backs, Neco Williams and Ola Aina, to balance defensive duties with the need to provide width when they do manage to break forward.
Nottingham Forest
3-4-2-1
Expected · official feed
19
Jesus
14
Ndoye
10
Gibbs-White
3
Williams
24
McAtee
6
Sangare
34
Aina
31
Milenkovic
5
Murillo
23
Cunha
26
Sels
Bench (11)
Ousmane Diomande · Callum Hudson-Odoi · Nicolas Dominguez · Chris Wood · John Victor · Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga · Xaver Schlager · Luca Netz · Zach Abbott · Ryan Yates · Nicolo Savona
Coach · Oliver Glasner
Official expected line-ups for this match from the data feed. Locks as Confirmed ~1h before kickoff.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
Model
1X2
O/U
BTTS
AH
GS
CS
ChatGPT
+5.9% ROI
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DeepSeek
+4.9% ROI
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Nemotron
+1.8% ROI
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Gemini
+1.0% ROI
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Qwen
+0.6% ROI
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Nova
-0.6% ROI
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Recent Form
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Liverpool
3
Wins
4
Draws
3
Losses
17
Scored
17
Conceded
3
Clean sheets
7
BTTS
23 AugPRENewcastle United2–2LiverpoolD
16 AugFRILiverpool2–0ComoW
16 AugFRILiverpool0–0ComoD
9 AugFRILiverpool2–3MonacoL
2 AugFRILiverpool2–4Leeds UnitedL
29 JulFRILiverpool1–0WrexhamW
25 JulFRILiverpool4–2SunderlandW
24 MayPRELiverpool1–1BrentfordD
15 MayPREAston Villa4–2LiverpoolL
9 MayPRELiverpool1–1ChelseaD
Nottingham Forest
4
Wins
2
Draws
4
Losses
12
Scored
10
Conceded
3
Clean sheets
4
BTTS
22 AugPRENottingham Forest0–1Leeds UnitedL
16 AugFRINottingham Forest2–0BrestW
12 AugFRINottingham Forest2–1Bayer LeverkusenW
8 AugFRINottingham Forest0–1BarcelonaL
8 AugFRIUdinese1–0Nottingham ForestL
31 JulFRISporting CP4–1Nottingham ForestL
26 JulFRINottingham Forest1–1Vitoria de GuimaraesD
22 JulFRINottingham Forest3–0Blackburn RoversW
18 JulFRINotts County0–2Nottingham ForestW
24 MayPRENottingham Forest1–1AFC BournemouthD
Head to Head
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest·recent meetings
5Liverpool wins
1Draws
3Nottingham Forest wins
22 FebNottingham Forest0 – 1LiverpoolPremier League
22 Nov ’25Liverpool0 – 3Nottingham ForestPremier League
14 Jan ’25Nottingham Forest1 – 1LiverpoolPremier League
14 Sep ’24Liverpool0 – 1Nottingham ForestPremier League
2 Mar ’24Nottingham Forest0 – 1LiverpoolPremier League
29 Oct ’23Liverpool3 – 0Nottingham ForestPremier League
22 Apr ’23Liverpool3 – 2Nottingham ForestPremier League
22 Oct ’22Nottingham Forest1 – 0LiverpoolPremier League
