Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream
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Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool LIVE: Goals, Score, Commentary Stream
Nottingham Forest host Liverpool at the City Ground in a crucial Premier League clash on February 22, 2026, kick-off 14:00 UTC (16:00 Cairo time). Refereed by Anthony Taylor, this Matchday 27 fixture pits relegation-threatened Forest against Liverpool's top-five push.[1][3][7]
Match Preview
Forest, 17th with 27 points from 26 games (7 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses, -13 GD), sit precariously three points above the drop zone. New manager Vitor Pereira, their fourth boss this season, started with a 3-0 upset over Fenerbahce in Europa League action, mirroring their earlier 3-0 thrashing of Liverpool at Anfield in November under the previous regime. Key threats include Morgan Gibbs-White (6 goals, 2 assists, 16 SOG) and Hugo Ekitike (10 goals, 3 assists). Recent form: 0-0 vs Wolves, but only two points from last nine available.[2][4][6][7]
Liverpool, 6th with 42 points from 26 games (12-6-8, +6 GD), trail fifth by two points and seek consecutive league wins for the first time since late December after a 1-0 victory at Sunderland. They've alternated wins and losses post a four-draw start to 2026. Standouts: Hugo Ekitike (10 goals), Mohamed Salah (6 assists), and Virgil van Dijk (6.4 rating). Arne Slot eyes revenge on Forest's "hard to predict" side while chasing Champions League spots after Chelsea's slip.[2][4][6][7]
Head-to-Head & Stats
Forest lead recent H2H with 3 wins to Liverpool's 4, plus 1 draw. Liverpool need victory to avoid a season sweep. Odds favor Reds (-107) over Forest (+269), over/under 2.5 goals at -141. Forest: 25 GF, 41 GA, 9 clean sheets; Liverpool: 41 GF, 34 GA, 8 clean sheets.[2][4][5]
League Standings Snapshot
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 27 | 17 | 7 | 3 | +32 | 58 |
| Man City | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | +31 | 56 |
| Aston Villa | 27 | 15 | 6 | 6 | +10 | 51 |
| Chelsea | 27 | 12 | 9 | 6 | +17 | 45 |
| Liverpool | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | +6 | 42 |
| Nottingham Forest | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -13 | 27 |
Stay tuned for live updates, goals, and commentary as the action unfolds. Follow for lineups, highlights, and post-match analysis.[1][3][8]