Liverpool vs Nottingham prediction, H2H and probable lineups - November 22, 2025
One of the headline fixtures of Premier League Matchday 12 is set for Saturday at Anfield, where Liverpool will host Nottingham. I'm backing a bet on goals in this high-stakes encounter, which promises to be a tense affair.
Match preview
Liverpool come into this clash in a worrying run of form. Arne Slot’s side have managed just three wins from their last ten outings. Momentum seemed to be shifting after back-to-back victories over Aston Villa (2-0) and Real Madrid in the Champions League (1-0). However, in their last league game, the Reds stumbled again, suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Defensively, Liverpool have struggled—conceding 17 goals in their last ten matches, which is far too many for a club of this stature. There is some good news: first-choice goalkeeper Alisson is expected to return soon, possibly even for this match, depending on his fitness. The overall squad situation is gradually improving as well. However, the injury list still features Leoni, Frimpong, Bajcetic, Bradley, and Wirtz, who picked up a knock on international duty.
Nottingham have been the definition of inconsistent this season. The club has already cycled through three managers: Ange Postecoglou replaced Espirito Santo, only to be succeeded by Sean Dyche. Naturally, this revolving door has impacted results.
At present, Nottingham sit second from bottom with 9 points, ahead of only Wolverhampton. Still, Dyche’s arrival has sparked improvement: just one defeat under the new boss and a three-match unbeaten run—including a 2-2 draw with Manchester United, a goalless draw with Sturm in the Europa League, and a 3-1 win over Leeds.
Injury woes remain significant: for the Liverpool match, the team will still be without Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ola Aina, Douglas Luiz, Dylan Bakwa, and Taiwo Awoniyi.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Over 2 goals have been scored in six of the last eight matches.
- Nottingham are unbeaten in their last three games.
- Both Liverpool and Nottingham have conceded first in eight of their last ten matches.
- In the last ten head-to-head meetings, Liverpool have a clear edge: five wins, Nottingham have taken two, and three matches have ended level.
- The most recent encounter between these sides finished in a 1-1 draw.
Probable lineups
- Liverpool: Alisson - Szoboszlai, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson - Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Jones - Salah, Gakpo, Ekitiké
- Nottingham: Sels - Savona, Milenković, Murillo, Williams - Sangaré, Anderson, Gibbs-White - Ndoye, Dominguez, Jesus
Prediction
I expect this match to be high-scoring. Both teams have been involved in goal-heavy games this season, and defensive vulnerabilities are evident on both sides. My prediction: over 2.5 total goals.
