Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest prediction, H2H and probable lineups - November 22, 2025
One of the fixtures of Premier League matchday 12 will take place this Saturday at Anfield in Liverpool, where the local side Liverpool will host Nottingham Forest. Here’s my betting tip for this clash, factoring in the current form of both teams and their positions in the league table.
Match preview
Until recently, Liverpool were confidently among the league leaders, but a string of setbacks has drastically changed their fortunes. Four defeats in a short span have seen them tumble to mid-table, and now every point is crucial in the hunt for a Champions League spot. The win over Aston Villa was a vital statement, but the heavy loss to Manchester City has raised fresh questions about the team’s consistency.
Home form remains Liverpool’s key strength. Anfield has long been regarded as one of the toughest grounds for visiting teams, and 17 wins from their last 22 home matches is proof of that. However, if the Reds are to challenge at the top again, they need to shore up their defense and become more clinical, especially with the fierce competition at the summit.
Nottingham Forest come into the match buoyed by two positive home results — a draw against Manchester United and a win over Leeds may have boosted their confidence. The team has clawed its way out of a full-blown crisis, but they remain in the danger zone with just two wins all season. Survival is still a real battle, not a distant threat.
Their away form tells a bleaker story: winless in the last five on the road, including three defeats without scoring a single goal. Forest consistently allow opponents to dictate play and rarely threaten going forward. Up against a strong Liverpool at Anfield, the visitors’ chances look slim, especially considering their attacking woes and injury problems.
Probable lineups
- Liverpool: Giorgi Mamardashvili; Andrew Robertson; Ibrahima Konaté; Virgil van Dijk; Conor Bradley; Alexis Mac Allister; Ryan Gravenberch; Dominik Szoboszlai; Mohamed Salah; Florian Wirtz; Hugo Ekitike.
- Nottingham Forest: Matz Sels; Nicolo Savona; Murillo; Nikola Milenković; Neco Williams; Ibrahim Sangaré; Elliot Anderson; Morgan Gibbs-White; Nicolás Domínguez; Dan Ndoye; Igor Jesus.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Liverpool have won 17 of their last 22 home Premier League matches.
- Nottingham Forest are winless in their last five away games.
- In 6 of Liverpool’s last 7 matches, exactly two or three goals have been scored.
Prediction
The hosts are expected to make the most of Anfield’s advantage and the gulf in class to reclaim their place among the frontrunners. Nottingham Forest have struggled away from home, rarely score, and are prone to heavy defeats, making a comfortable Liverpool win the likely scenario. Our pick for this match: Liverpool to win with a -1.0 handicap at 1.65.
