Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Saturday August 29 2026
The Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Premier League clash arrives Saturday morning at Anfield, marking the second match of the season for both clubs. For more angles across the league, check out these EPL predictions before kickoff. Liverpool opened its campaign with a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, while Nottingham Forest began with a 1-0 home loss to Leeds, leaving the visitors still searching for their first league goal.
TLDR: Quick Picks and Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Liverpool -1.5 (+120)
- Total Pick: Over 2.5 Goals (-165)
- Projected Final Score: Liverpool 3, Nottingham Forest 1
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
| Date | Nottingham Forest | Liverpool | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | +499 | -201 | +369 |
Line Movement - Moneyline
| Date | Nottingham Forest | Liverpool | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | +499 | -201 | +369 |
| 08/26 | +486 | -196 | +365 |
| 08/26 | +486 | -196 | +365 |
| 08/26 | +486 | -196 | +365 |
| 08/25 | +484 | -195 | +364 |
| 08/25 | +484 | -195 | +364 |
| 08/25 | +479 | -193 | +362 |
| 08/25 | +479 | -193 | +362 |
| 08/25 | +478 | -193 | +362 |
| 08/25 | +478 | -193 | +362 |
| 08/25 | +479 | -194 | +365 |
| 08/25 | +478 | -194 | +365 |
| 08/25 | +478 | -194 | +365 |
| 08/25 | +500 | -203 | +374 |
| 08/25 | +500 | -203 | +374 |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 08/25 | 3o-102 | 3u-119 |
| 08/25 | 3o-101 | 3u-120 |
| 08/25 | 3o-105 | 3u-115 |
| 08/25 | 3o-107 | 3u-113 |
| 08/24 | 3o-108 | 3u-112 |
| 08/24 | 3o-107 | 3u-113 |
| 08/24 | 3o-104 | 3u-116 |
| 08/23 | 3o-101 | 3u-120 |
Key Matchups and Game Preview: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Liverpool's opening match showed both its attacking potential and some defensive vulnerability, with Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai finding the net in the draw at Newcastle. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, has struggled to generate consistent attacking production early, and Oliver Glasner's side now faces a much more difficult assignment away from home.
Even with several absences, Liverpool still owns the greater attacking ceiling and should control possession for extended stretches at Anfield. Forest's best chance is likely to come from defending compactly and attacking quickly when Liverpool pushes numbers forward, but maintaining that structure for 90 minutes against Liverpool's pressure will be difficult.
The posted total of 2.5 reflects the expectation that Liverpool could do most of the scoring itself, and the home side should create enough chances to eventually break Forest down multiple times.
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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Betting Trends
The moneyline has bounced around within a fairly tight band throughout the week, with Liverpool moving between -193 and -203 and Forest fluctuating between +478 and +500 depending on the update, while the draw has held steady in the +362 to +374 range. The total has consistently sat at 3 goals across every update, with the Over holding shorter juice in most snapshots, ranging from -101 to -108, compared to the Under's wider range between -112 and -120.
Liverpool and Forest Injuries and Things To Know
Injuries are important for Liverpool, as Hugo Ekitiké, Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni are all unavailable, thinning both attacking and defensive depth, while Stefan Bajcetic has also been dealing with a fitness issue. Morgan Gibbs-White is considered a doubt for Nottingham Forest after suffering a knee issue in the opener. Gibbs-White's availability is especially important because of his role as one of Forest's primary creators, and his absence would make it more difficult for the visitors to consistently progress the ball and threaten Liverpool in transition.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Side and Over/Under Picks
- Side Pick: Liverpool -1.5 (+120)
- Total Pick: Over 2.5 Goals (-165)
Liverpool is priced as a clear favorite, sitting around -200 on the moneyline, while Nottingham Forest is +500 and the draw is +370. The spread has Liverpool -1.5 at +120 with Forest +1.5 at -170, while the total is set at 2.5 with the Over heavily juiced around -165, reflecting the expectation that Liverpool could do most of the scoring itself.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Final Score Prediction
With Liverpool holding the far greater attacking ceiling and Forest still searching for its first league goal of the season, look for the home side to control this match from start to finish.
- Projected Final Score: Liverpool 3, Nottingham Forest 1
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