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Liverpool looked very much like their old selves on Monday night when stopping a 5-game winless run (D2 L3) with a 6-1 thrashing of Leeds at Elland Road. Now the Reds go up against a faltering Nottingham side that are winless in their last 10 matches (D3 L7).
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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Match Preview
Liverpool will be full of confidence again after their last display. They have never lost their magic at Anfield anyway, with the Reds losing only one of their last 37 home league matches (W27 D9). Liverpool also boast a 25-game unbeaten home H2H record vs Forest (W18 D7). Nottingham haven’t found a way to slow down the Red Machine at Anfield for some time and they’ve conceded 2 or more goals in each of their last three visits to Anfield. The caviar here is that the visitors’ most recent trip to Anfield was way back in 1998 when Michael Owen scored 4-goals in a 5-1 rout.
Could Diogo Jota try to repeat that feat against Forest now? The Portuguese ended a 372-day PL drought with a brace on Monday night vs Leeds. He looks ready to go, hunting for more vs Forest this weekend.
Forest are in free fall right now and for them to stop the downturn a special display will be needed. Just like the one they offered the first time these sides met this season.
What happened when these two sides last locked horns?
Back in October, Forest defied the odds and stole a smash-and-grab 1-0 home win vs Liverpool. Awoniyi’s goal early in the second half proved the difference but the true hero on that day was Forest’s goalie Henderson who produced 7 strong saves.
Liverpool showed a lack of efficiency in that match and despite having 75% possession they simply didn’t create enough clear chances.
The Form Guide: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Liverpool
The 6-1 away win vs Leeds on Monday stopped a 5-game winless run (D2 L3). Liverpool still believe they can challenge for a top 4 finish despite the 9-point gap they need to close in the remaining 6 rounds.
The home form remains reliable and Anfield is still one of the most impregnable fortresses out there with Liverpool losing just once in the PL at home all season (W9 D4). They’ve won 5 of their last 7 home PL games, with only bitter London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal able to walk away with draws from Anfield so far in 2023.
Form guide: WDDLL
Nottingham Forest
Forest have looked lost in a dark place every time they have stepped outside of Nottingham this season. They lost 11 of their 15 away league matches (W1 D3). This is hardly surprising considering that Nottingham have scored just 5 goals in those 15 games on the road.
The current form is even more discouraging with Forest winless in the last 10 matches (D3 L7) and losing all of their last 6 away league games. Not just that, but the visitors have also conceded at least 2 goals in each of these 6 away defeats.
Form guide: LLLDL
Team News for Saturday’s clash between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their side’s sixth goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday, March 5, 2023. – Photo by Icon sport
Liverpool
Liverpool come into the match pretty much at full strength. Only rarely used anyway Keita, Bajcetic, and Ramsay are missing through injury. At the same time, Luiz Diaz is back after a 6-month absence and Diogo Jota looks hungry for more goals after ending his 372-day PL drought on Monday.
Nottingham Forest
Forest’s coach Cooper can hardly make many changes to his starting eleven as Nottingham are engulfed in an injury crisis. There are currently 9 players missing due to injuries. Among them, the hero from the first meeting between the sides goalkeeper Henderson and practically half of the starting back line – Aurier, Richards and Boly.
Our Prediction: Liverpool to Start a Late Push Toward Europe
- We predict an easy 4-0 win for Liverpool, with an in-form Mo Salah scoring in his 6th consecutive game at Anfield.
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