Premier League 2026/27
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool prediction
1-2 is our call. See where the goals come from, what tips the balance and three bets at rising risk.
24%Forest
23%draw
53%Liverpool
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-2, with Liverpool at 53%.
- Home advantage: Forest have home support, but Liverpool are strong enough to overcome it.
- Goals outlook: Both sides create chances.
- Safest bet: Liverpool or draw (Double chance), about a 76% chance.
Who will win Forest vs Liverpool?
Our Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool prediction is 1-2. Liverpool are 53% to win, the draw is 23%, and both teams score in 58% of our simulations. The match kicks off Sat, 17 Apr 2027 at 19:30 IST.
- Predicted score
- 1-2
- Our pick
- Liverpool, 53%
- Draw
- 23%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Forest have home support, but Liverpool are strong enough to overcome it. Home advantage narrows the gap without closing it.
Helps Even
Goals outlook
Both sides create chances. We expect 3.0 goals, with over 2.5 at 58%, so an open game is more likely than a cagey one.
Helps Goals
Quality gap
There is a clear gap in quality, and the draw is only 23%. Forest can't afford to concede first.
Helps Liverpool
How many goals in Forest vs Liverpool?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Forest vs Liverpool
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 76%
Double chance
Liverpool or draw
Pays out on a Liverpool win or a draw. The odds are low because only an upset loses it.
Value
Our chance 58%
Both teams to score
Yes
Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 58%.
Long shot
Our chance 10%
Correct score
Liverpool 1-2
Our predicted score. Correct-score odds are long, so a small stake is plenty.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Nottingham Forest
A solid mid-table side. Forest are hard to break down in front of their own fans at City Ground, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.
Away
Liverpool
A title-level side, Liverpool will expect to dominate possession on the road at City Ground. Forest need discipline for the full 90 minutes.
Match preview
Nottingham Forest host Liverpool at City Ground in the Premier League 2026/27. Liverpool get a 53% rating from our model, which expects 1.18 goals from Forest and 1.84 from Liverpool. Team news lands about an hour before kick-off, and a key absence can move this more than anything else, so check the line-ups before you bet.
Forest and Liverpool: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Forest play 7 days after their game away at Leeds on 10 Apr. Their next league game is at home to Sunderland 7 days after this one. It is game 32 of 38 for them.
Liverpool play 7 days after their game at home to Newcastle on 10 Apr. Their next league game is away at Leeds 7 days after this one. It is game 32 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Anfield, was played on Sat, 29 Aug 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.
- 10 AprLeeds vs ForestElland Road
- 10 AprLiverpool vs NewcastleAnfield
- 17 AprForest vs LiverpoolCity GroundThis match
- 24 AprForest vs SunderlandCity Ground
- 24 AprLeeds vs LiverpoolElland Road
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Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Forest vs Liverpool?
Liverpool, on our numbers: Forest 24%, draw 23%, Liverpool 53%. The model uses club ratings, home advantage and recent form.
What time is Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool in India?
Kick-off is 19:30 IST India time on Sat, 17 Apr 2027 (15:00 in the UK), at City Ground in Nottingham. Premier League dates can move for TV, so check nearer the day.
What is the best bet for Forest vs Liverpool?
Our safer bet is Liverpool or draw (76%). For more value we like both teams to score: Yes (58%). Always check the confirmed line-ups first.
Forest vs Liverpool match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Liverpool favourite hain. Forest ka chance 24%, draw 23% aur Liverpool ka chance 53% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-2 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Is Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Nottingham and Liverpool.
How many goals will there be in Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool?
Our model expects 3.0 goals. The most likely total is 2 goals, and there is a 5% chance of a 0-0.
What is the score prediction for Forest vs Liverpool?
We predict 1-2, with 0-0 at half-time. The single most likely exact score in our model is 1-1 at 11%.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.