Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Turning their attention back to Premier League action on Tuesday night, Liverpool will travel to a high-flying Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest
Starting with the hosts, while Nottingham Forest might have spent the whole of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, Nuno Espírito Santo has seen his squad come roaring back in a record-breaking fashion. Only continuing to underline their status as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages, the former Tottenham boss has seen his squad gain a string of plaudits from across the continent. With the mood in their camp at a famous high, Forest remarkably sit in the driving seat to punch an iconic Champions League ticket in 2025. Extending on their FA Cup adventure over the weekend as they secured a routine 2-0 win against Championship outfit Luton, Tuesday’s hosts have won each of their previous seven appearances across all competitions.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Both still dealing with respective injury issues, Nottingham Forest will once again be without the midfield duo of Ibrahim Sangare and former Palmeiras youngster Danilo. Handed a full FA Cup break against Luton over the weekend, skipper Morgan Gibbs-White will be handed a full recall here.
Finding the net in consecutive Premier League appearances and already recording 12 top-flight goals, New Zealand international Chris Wood will lead the line. Making a real impact after arriving from Fiorentina last summer, Nikola Milenkovic will partner Murillo at the back.
Liverpool
As for the visitors, while Liverpool might have suffered EFL Cup frustration last week as they suffered a 1-0 loss away at Tottenham, Arne Slot’s side are enjoying a sensational run of form. Opening the midweek fixtures holding a six-point buffer at the top of the Premier League table, Tuesday’s guests have their sights set on completing a famous silverware sweep in 2025. Breezing their way to a Champions League quarter-final ticket and the only club from across Europe that can boast a 100% record, Liverpool will simply be looking to widen their buffer over the chasing pack here. However, with their only Premier League defeat of the season coming thanks to a shock 1-0 loss at home against Nottingham Forest on September 14th, Slot’s men could have another banana skin on their hands.
Liverpool Team News
Suffering a hamstring injury against West Ham on December 29th, Liverpool will once again be without Joe Gomez here. However, aside from the one-time Charlton youngster, Slot’s side have reported a clean bill of health ahead of their trip to Nottingham on Tuesday night.
Handed a full FA Cup rest at home against Accrington Stanley over the weekend, attacking talisman Mohamed Salah will make a full return and lead the line. Despite continued speculation over a move to Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold will be hoping to keep his spot at right-back.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Key Factors to Consider
- When Nottingham Forest and Liverpool met for their reverse Premier League showdown on September 14th, Tuesday’s guests collected a famous 1-0 victory at Anfield.
- Forest have remarkably won all of their previous six consecutive Premier League appearances.
- Liverpool’s 1-0 loss against Forest on September 14th is their only Premier League defeat of the season.
- Forest have won all of their last four showdowns at the City Ground by an aggregate score of 6-1.
- Mohamed Salah has recorded 18 goals in his 19 Premier League appearances so far this season.
Conclusion
While Liverpool might be desperate to extend their buffer at the top of the Premier League table on Tuesday night, Slot’s side could have another banana skin on their hands here. With their only top-flight defeat of the season coming thanks to that shock 1-0 loss against Nottingham Forest on September 14th, Santo’s side have continued to underline their status as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages. Recording just a single Premier League clean sheet since December 1st, Forest will be looking to spring another sensational upset in midweek.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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