The English Premier League returns today with some exciting matches after the FA Cup break. Liverpool, following their impressive win against Southampton FC with a youthful squad, are all set to travel to the City Ground to play against Nottingham Forest.
On the back of a comfortable win against Southampton FC in the FA Cup, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is very confident about his young players ahead of the match against the Forest tonight. Since several key players are out of the squad due to injury, including Mohammad Salah, Trent Alexander Arnold, Alisson, Diogo Jota, and many more, manager Jurgen Klopp trusted some of the academy graduates. However, teenagers Lewis Koumas and Jayden Danns impressed the manager by scoring all three goals in this match in the FA Cup and secured the quarterfinal for Liverpool.
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest had suffered a late defeat in the FA Cup fifth-round tie against Manchester United, as Casemiro found the back of the net in the dying moment to eliminate the Forest. However, Nottingham Forest are now desperate to bounce back when they welcome Liverpool tonight.
Stats & Facts
- Although Nottingham Forest are now in their peak form, they are unbeaten in their last 13 home league games against Liverpool.
- Liverpool have already defeated Nottingham Forest this season back in October when the Klopp boys won the match by a 3-0 margin at Anfield. A win tonight would see them completing the league double over the Forest for the first time since 1984.
- Since Nuno Espirito joined Nottingham Forest, they have scored in all of their nine Premier League games. However, they have kept only one clean sheet during the period.
- Liverpool have lost only one of their last eight league games and won the remaining seven. In addition, the All-Reds have scored at least three goals in each of their last six wins in the Premier League.
Team News
Nottingham Forest will be without Ibrahim Sangare, Ola Aina, and Willy Boly since they have picked up injuries in the AFCON Cup. Nuno Tavares, who has joined Nottingham Forest from Arsenal on loan, is unavailable due to an injury.
As for Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp has to deal with several injuries. Mohammad Salah, Alisson, and Alexander Arnold are out of the squad. But Klopp has confirmed that Dominik Szoboszlai and Darwin Nunez have returned to training and should be available for tonight’s game.
Possible Lineup for Nottingham Forest:
Sels; Williams, Niakhate, Murillo, Toffolo; Danilo, Dominguez; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Awoniyi
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Elliott, Gomez, Mac Allister; Gakpo, Danns, Diaz
Prediction: Nottingham 1-2 Liverpool
Even without the key players, Liverpool have proved they can perform at a high level with the young lads. Besides, the return of Dominik Szoboszlai and Darwin Nunez is a massive boost for the All-Reds.
However, Nottingham could be a big threat for Liverpool as the Forest have some emerging attackers who always tend to score goals. So if Liverpool can maintain their defense properly, they should win today’s match against Nottingham Forest.
Betfair Odds
Nottingham: 5.70
Draw: 4.30
Liverpool: 1.50
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