Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest - Betting Tips & Predictions.

Anfield 22 November - 15:00

Liverpool

Nottingham

Recommended tip Draw

1: 1.44 X: 4.50 2: 7.00

1: 1.44 X: 4.50 2: 6.50

1: 1.45 X: 4.75 2: 6.00

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There’s a proper fixture to sink your teeth into on 22 November as Liverpool welcome Nottingham Forest to Anfield. The air will be thick with expectation — the Reds desperately need results and Forest arrive under Sean Dyche with the kind of organisation that gives bigger teams a headache. This is more than three points; it’s about momentum, managerial scrutiny and bragging rights after last season’s surprise result at Anfield.

If you’re shopping for tips, keep your wits about you. I’ve been scouring the form, the injury lists and the market to bring you sharp Predictions and practical advice. For anyone looking for a deeper read or the best place to back your view, check out our football betting sites guide — but don’t treat odds as gospel, they’re a starting point for a nuanced call.

Expect a competitive, low-scoring affair. Liverpool are under pressure to deliver attractive football and results, while Forest are streetwise and stubborn. The reverse fixture last term proved they can upset the apple cart, and that gives Dyche’s men real belief they can nick something here.

Odds and Predictions

The market has understandably installed Liverpool as favourites but the bookies’ prices mask a few warning signs. Recent pre-game odds show the hosts well-backed, with the implied probability favouring a Liverpool win — yet those numbers don’t always reflect dressing-room turbulence or Forest’s organised defending. Mentioning the odds here is essential: they influence where the cash flows and how punters shape expectations.

For punters this match screams caution. The odds suggest a home win is the likeliest outcome, but I’m leaning towards a draw. This isn’t romanticism, it’s pragmatism: Forest have form under Dyche and they’ve historically caused trouble at Anfield. My predictions therefore skew to a tight 1-1 and a match where both teams find the net, meaning both-team-to-score markets look appealing.

For a straight betting tip, back the draw — it’s the value play when you factor in Liverpool’s recent inconsistencies and Forest’s resilience. If you want a bolder punt, consider a Liverpool win but with a safety net: a double chance or a draw no bet depending on your appetite. Remember, odds move; shop around and keep stakes sensible.

Comparison and Statistics

History is a useful barometer: the H2H record is peppered with surprises. Forest were the only away side to beat Liverpool at Anfield last season, and that alone should plant a seed of doubt in any backer committed solely to a Reds victory. But across recent meetings Liverpool have won more often — it’s not a one-way street.

Form tables tell a similar story of contrast. Liverpool have stuttered, losing several league games in a recent run, while Forest’s results under Dyche show a stabilising effect: four of their last five unbeaten. Goals for and against underline the differing identities — Liverpool still create chances but have been leaky at the back; Forest keep shape and snatch counter opportunities.

Look at momentum: Forest’s defensive discipline and countering have yielded points, whereas Liverpool’s transitional phase under new management has produced inconsistency. The head to head suggests a close encounter; statistical markets like under 2.5 goals or both teams to score are well worth considering alongside conventional match-winner bets.

Expected Line-ups

Team news will be decisive. On paper Liverpool should have key players fit to return — goalkeeper and frontline options look healthier — and that will influence formation choices. Expect a 4-3-3 or a flexible 4-2-3-1 depending on how the manager wants to shore up midfield. If Alisson is back, that steadies things; the inclusion of the striker returning from injury will be a talking point.

Forest will likely stick to the compact, hard-to-break system Dyche prefers. A back five or a narrow back four with wing-backs deployed prudently suits them; midfield will be built around protecting the centre and launching quick counters. Several players are touch-and-go which could force last-minute tweaks and favour a cautious approach away from home.

Here’s how I see the starters shaping up if all margins hold: Liverpool (probable): Alisson; Ramirez, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Wirtz, Gravenberch; Szoboszlai, Isak, Salah. Nottingham Forest (probable): Sels; Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Sangaré, Anderson; Gibbs-White, Hutchinson, Ndoye; Awoniyi. Keep an eye on late fitness news — injuries or suspensions could swing tactical plans and the betting market alike.

How Will the Season Pan Out

This fixture could be a season-defining moment in miniature. For Liverpool, dropping points at home amplifies pressure in a title race and invites more scrutiny on the manager and transfer decisions. A win would steady the ship and restore belief, but anything less increases the noise around tactical choices and player form.

For Nottingham Forest, picking up a point or three at Anfield would be a statement — it buys Dyche more selling-room to the fans and can spark a mid-table push. Their objective remains stability and incremental improvement; results like this build confidence and make the battle to avoid relegation or push for safety more comfortable.

Ultimately, the match is a bellwether. It won’t decide the title or condemn anyone to relegation in isolation, but it sets a tone. If Liverpool win convincingly they reassert credentials; if Forest take something, it proves their system is more than just a defensive set-up — it’s a plan that racks up points. My final word: expect a tight, competitive contest and back the draw as your primary tip.

Key stats to tuck in your notebook:

Forest were the only away winners at Anfield last season.
Liverpool have lost five of their last six league games in recent form runs.
Both teams have scored in two of Forest’s first three league matches under Dyche.

Written by:

Mark Brown

Chief Statistician

Bio:

Football bores me to tears! I’m not interested in the Rooney’s and Ronaldo’s of the world, but I am interested in betting. With that in mind, I spend hours trawling through the statistics of the football markets and can usually come up with an angle which presents a viable betting opportunity.

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Chief statistician or Stato, as my colleagues like to call me

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