Nottingham Forest will have their first Premier League game under Vitor Pereira, as his side will look to build on their impressive victory in midweek. Forest host a Liverpool side, who look to be finally turning the corner under Arne Slot, after a season of inconsistency for the Premier League Champions.
The win against Fenerbahce for Nottingham Forest was excellent, as Nottingham Forest recorded 23 shots, created four big chances and accumulated an xG of 2.74 in a 3-0 scoreline. The challenge for Vitor Pereira is to improve the standing of Nottingham Forest in the league, as the Reds have won only once in their last five league matches, while being winless in their last three. Nottingham Forest have one of the poorest home records in the division, with only three wins from 13 home games and Forest have kept a 23% clean sheet rate at home in the Premier League.
Liverpool's recent upturn in form, has seen the Premier League Champions pick up six wins from their last eight matches in all competitions. Arne Slot's side come into this game with two wins in their last three league matches, following their impressive 1-0 win against a Sunderland side who at that point remained unbeaten at home in the Premier League.
One player who has returned to form is Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian has had a poor season by his own standards, however, since he returned from the Africa Cup of Nations, Salah has registered six contributions in his last six appearances.
Forest will be feeling the effects of the travel from Thursday which will play a factor, to which we believe Liverpool will likely exploit.
Nottingham Forest 0-2 Liverpool
