Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Feb 2026

Premier League Betting Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool

Fourth-from-bottom Nottingham Forest host sixth-placed Liverpool at City Ground, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 22 February.

Liverpool look like the wager to select on the Full-Time Result market, especially as a price of -132 is available. Back this value pick feeling confident when the Merseyside team go up against Nottingham Forest.

Nottingham Forest drew their last Premier League game 0-0 at home, with the action taking place at City Ground against bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Tricky Trees had ten shots on target and boasted 62% possession.

Three days ago, Forest landed a 3-0 away win against Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce in the Europa League.

Liverpool got the win in their previous Premier League game. A 1-0 victory occurred on the road at Stadium of Light when playing Sunderland. Arne Slot's team had the lion’s share of the ball recording 57% possession and three shots on goal, with Virgil van Dijk finding the net in the 61st minute.

In their last outing, Liverpool triumphed 3-0 at home to Brighton in the FA Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Forest have avoided defeat against Liverpool in the past three meetings. In the last encounter, Forest banked a 3-0 victory when visiting Anfield. The 8 previous H2H meetings have involved four Liverpool wins, one draw and three Forest victories.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Liverpool	26	12	6	8	41	35	6	41:35	42
17	Nott’m Forest	26	7	6	13	25	38	-13	25:38	27

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Forest have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts. Vitor Pereira's side have averaged 44.7% possession, 378.4 passes and 6.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.3 goals from 3.1 shots on goal, 12.1 attempts and 4.7 corners.

Morgan Gibbs-White is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Lorenzo Lucca, Taiwo Awoniyi, Igor Jesus and Nicolas Dominguez each have 1. Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson are the leading assists makers with 1.

Liverpool have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 4.3 shots on goal, 16.0 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Merseyside club average 60.9% possession, 577.4 passes, 7.1 corners taken and 3.7 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 9.9 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Florian Wirtz is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Hugo Ekitike has 3, with Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai both on 2. Mohamed Salah has clocked up 3 assists, with Alisson Becker keeping 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Ortega (GK), Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Morato, Neco Williams, Ibrahim Sangare, Elliot Anderson, Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Lorenzo Lucca.

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker (GK), Curtis Jones, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitike.

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We will wager Liverpool at -132 to claim a Premier League win and this looks like a standout bet. The betting sites give us the opportunity to get some value when it comes to this prediction.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent Premier League stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool league stats:

• Forest have lost 5 of their last 10 games.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 56.8% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

The Asian Handicap supplies you with the opportunity to get more juice on your bets. You can alter the line for Liverpool and select the odds for your betting preference.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Forest 0 - 2 Liverpool

We’re betting on Liverpool to secure a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +750 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Morgan Gibbs-White Over 1.5 Shots -167

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest) has fired over 1.5 shots in nine of his past ten Premier League games on home soil. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you can land odds of -167 that this happens.

Latest Morgan Gibbs-White Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+1050

Shots

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

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Florian Wirtz to Score +250

Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) has scored four goals in his past ten Premier League games. There are odds of +250 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Florian Wirtz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+650

Shots

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -109

There’s been a corner average of 13.00 in the past five matches involving Liverpool, with the last five Nottingham Forest games averaging 12.20. The Total Corners line could be on the low side based on the stats and -109 is available to back.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Forest

Total

10.70 6.00 4.70

Home

10.30 6.20 4.10

Away

10.50 5.20 5.30

Liverpool

Total

10.80 7.10 3.70

Home

10.40 6.20 4.20

Away

10.00 5.50 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-130

Forest Corners

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-147

Liverpool Corners

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-108

Most Corners

1

+175

X

+700

2

-175

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Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 57% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Liverpool are favourites to come out on top in this Premier League clash and they’re available at -132 with the bookmakers. If you’re searching for a different slant, Nottingham Forest are available at +330.

If you think Liverpool can win by two or more goals against Forest, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -103. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -156.

The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Premier League games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

+330

X

+300

2

-132

Half-Time Result

1

+330

X

+138

2

+130

Double Chance

1X

+102

12

-417

X2

-455

Draw No Bet

1

+200

2

-313

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-119

2 Hcp -0.75

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+117

Favourite Hugo Ekitike is available at +360 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

First

+130

Anytime

+360

Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

First

+170

Anytime

+475

Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Federico Chiesa (Liverpool)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Lorenzo Lucca (Forest)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Curtis Jones (Liverpool)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Ryan Yates (Forest)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)

Over 2.5

-127

Under 2.5

-

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Lorenzo Lucca (Forest)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Federico Chiesa (Liverpool)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

Over 0.5

-294

Under 0.5

-

Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Curtis Jones (Liverpool)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Yates (Forest)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

Nottingham Forest haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive matches at City Ground. The Tricky Trees have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Liverpool have recorded four defeats, three victories and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

The most recent City Ground meeting saw Forest draw 1-1 with Liverpool. The previous 4 H2H meetings at City Ground have involved two Liverpool triumphs, one Forest win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Nottingham Forest Home Stats		4-3-3	2.30	1.50	0.80	5	5	3	7
Liverpool Away Stats		3-3-4	3.20	1.50	1.70	7	3	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Forest vs Liverpool without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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