Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool LIVE - Team News, TV Channel, Kick-Off Time, Score and Commentary Stream

Nottingham, February 22, 2026 - Liverpool face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in a crucial Premier League Round 27 clash, with kick-off scheduled for 2:00 PM UTC (9:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM Cairo time). Refereed by Anthony Taylor, this match pits a Liverpool side chasing Champions League spots against a Forest team battling relegation.[1][2][6]

Match Preview and Stakes

Liverpool (12-6-8, 42 points, 6th place) enter as favorites at -124 odds, with over/under at 2.5 goals (-146 over). They aim to avenge a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Forest in November, ending a year-long wait for victory over this opponent. Recent form shows wins over Brighton (3-0) and Sunderland (1-0), but a loss to Manchester City (1-2).[1][4][5][7][9]

Nottingham Forest (7-6-13, 27 points, 17th) sit precariously above the drop zone under new manager Vitor Pereira, fresh off a 3-0 win at Fenerbahce. However, a grueling midweek trip to Turkey leaves them fatigued, facing minimal recovery time. Morgan Gibbs-White leads with 6 goals; they'll likely deploy a deep defensive block, exploiting Liverpool's away inconsistencies (just 3 wins in last 11).[1][4][5][7]

Team News and Key Players

• Liverpool: Boosted squad availability; watch Hugo Ekitike (10 goals), Mohamed Salah (6 assists), Virgil van Dijk, and Dominik Szoboszlai. Alisson in goal with 6 clean sheets.[3][5]
• Forest: Matz Sels (4 clean sheets), Nikola Milenkovic; Gibbs-White key in midfield.[5]

Head-to-Head and Prediction

Forest lead recent form with 3 wins to Liverpool's 4 overall, including that Anfield shock via long balls (15 shots on 25% possession). Analysts back Liverpool moneyline due to Forest's schedule woes and Liverpool's top-six motivation.[1][6][7]

Live coverage on ESPN, FotMob, and more. Stay tuned for score updates, highlights, and commentary![2][4][6]

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