Nottingham Forest v Liverpool: Premier League – live
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Nottingham Forest v Liverpool: Premier League – Live
Nottingham Forest host Liverpool at The City Ground in a crucial Premier League clash on February 22, 2026, with kickoff at 14:00 UTC. Forest, sitting 17th with 27 points from 26 games (7 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses), are fighting relegation under new manager Vitor Pereira, who earned a 3-0 win in his debut against Fenerbahce.[1][2][4]
Liverpool, 6th with 42 points (12-6-8), aim to avenge a humiliating 3-0 loss to Forest at Anfield in November and stay in the Champions League race after Chelsea dropped points.[1][4] Odds favor Liverpool at -124 to win, with Forest at +305 and draw at +295; over/under is 2.5 goals.[2][3]
Key Players and Stats
- Forest: Morgan Gibbs-White leads with 6 goals; Hugo Ekitike has 10. Elliott Anderson tops chances created (40) and take-ons (33). Injuries: Chris Wood (knee), Conor Bradley (knee).[1][2][3]
- Liverpool: Hugo Ekitike (10 goals), Mohamed Salah (6 assists), Florian Wirtz (45 chances created). Form: DLWLW. Virgil van Dijk key in defense.[2][3]
| Top of Table | P | W-D-L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 27 | 17-7-3 | 58 |
| Man City | 27 | 17-5-5 | 56 |
| Aston Villa | 27 | 15-6-6 | 51 |
Forest's form: DWDLD. Head-to-head: Forest 3 wins, Liverpool 4, 1 draw. Live updates cover scores, stats, and highlights as Arne Slot's Reds seek momentum.[4][5]
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