Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool LIVE: Team News, Build-Up, How to Watch, TV Channel and Stream

Nottingham, England – Liverpool face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in a crucial Premier League clash kicking off at 14:00 UTC (9:00 a.m. EST / 16:00 Cairo time).[1][2][6] With referee Anthony Taylor officiating, this Matchday 27 fixture pits a Champions League-chasing Liverpool (6th, 42 points from 26 games: 12-6-8, +6 GD) against relegation-threatened Forest (17th, 27 points: 7-6-13, -13 GD).[2][4][6]

Match Preview and Stakes

Liverpool enter as favorites at -124 moneyline, with over/under 2.5 goals at -146 over. Analysts highlight Liverpool's scheduling edge: fresh off a lighter workload post-Champions League, while Forest returns exhausted from a midweek Europa trip to Turkey against Fenerbahce, arriving home early Friday.[1][5] The Reds need a win to solidify top-six hopes and avoid a season sweep after Forest's stunning 3-0 Anfield triumph in November, where they exploited Liverpool's weakness to direct balls despite 25% possession.[1][8]

Recent head-to-head favors Forest slightly: unbeaten in last three (2 wins, 1 draw), holding 70%+ possession for Liverpool in City Ground losses. Yet Liverpool's motivation is high—just 3 away league wins in last 11—against Forest's home offensive woes and deep defensive setup under new management.[1][7]

Key Players and Team News

• Forest: Morgan Gibbs-White (6G, 2A, top-rated), Hugo Ekitike leading attackers; Matz Sels (4 clean sheets); Nikola Milenkovic (5 YC).[4][5]
• Liverpool: Hugo Ekitike? Wait—key threats: Mohamed Salah (6A), Dominik Szoboszlai (17 SOG); Virgil van Dijk solid; Alisson (6 clean sheets); Ibrahima Konate (5 YC). Check latest injuries via squad updates.[3][5]

How to Watch

Live on ESPN, Sky Sports, or streams via Sofascore/FotMob for scores, H2H, lineups. Follow build-up, play-by-play, highlights.[4][6][7] Liverpool recent form: WWWLW (3-0 BHA, 1-0 SUN, 2-1 loss MCI).[5]

Prediction: Liverpool moneyline to end winless streak.[1] (298 words)