Liverpool take on Tricky Trees as Premier League return looms large.
Following an embarrassing defeat to the Sky Blues just before the international break, Liverpool take on the Tricky Trees, hoping to bounce back to winning ways. Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest kicks off at 15:00 [GMT] on Saturday, November 22, at Anfield.
Liverpool return to Anfield on Saturday, following a 3-0 loss to Manchester City just before the international break. They host Nottingham Forest in a Premier League fixture that carries significance for both sides for very different reasons. Going into the match, Liverpool sit 8th in the table with 18 points, two points shy of 2nd-placed Chelsea following what can be described as an inconsistent start to their campaign. Fortunately, the head-to-head record against the Tricky Trees leans in Liverpool’s favour. They have won four of their seven recent encounters with Nottingham Forest, and the last three Premier League meetings between the sides have all produced under 2.5 goals—suggesting tight, tactical battles rather than high-scoring affairs. However, Liverpool’s recent form has been mixed. The Reds have suffered three defeats in their last six matches across all competitions, and their Premier League record has been particularly concerning, with just one win in their last six league games [LLLWL]. Despite this, Anfield remains one of the most difficult grounds for visiting teams. Liverpool are unbeaten in 31 of their last 35 home matches in all competitions, a statistic that underlines their enduring strength on Merseyside even during periods of uneven form. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Hugo Ekitike in attack is anticipated against the Tricky Trees.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, find themselves in 19th place with just 9 points, battling to climb out of the relegation zone. They arrive at Anfield in desperate need of points but struggling to find consistency. However, their form is nothing to write home about. The Tricky Trees [LLLDW] have endured eight defeats across their 16 matches this season, and their overall form has been poor, with only two wins in their last 15 matches in all competitions. The most recent being a 3-1 win over newly promoted Leeds United. Their attacking output on the road has been especially concerning. Forest have failed to score in their last three away games, and in all competitions they average just 0.75 goals per match on the road. Their recent Premier League away fixtures have also been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals in each of their last three. Nevertheless, a trip to Liverpool could bring a surprising turn of fortune. A 4—2—3—1 with Igor Jesus in attack may be seen from Nottingham Forest.