Anfield welcomes a new era as Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest headlines Matchweek 2 of the Premier League. Andoni Iraola takes charge of the Reds for the first time on home turf, while Oliver Glasner looks to steady Forest after an underwhelming start. Both sides are hunting their first win of the season — expect intensity from the first whistle.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Match Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League, Matchweek 2 |
| Date | Saturday, 29 August 2026 |
| Kick-off | 12:30 PM GMT / 7:30 AM ET |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool |
| Liverpool Form | Drew 2-2 vs Newcastle in opener |
| Forest Form | Lost 1-0 at home to Leeds |
| Head-to-Head | Liverpool lead last 5 meetings 3-1 |
Preview & Prediction
Liverpool salvaged a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle, with Dominik Szoboszlai’s 99th-minute penalty capping an emotional afternoon under new boss Iraola. Forest, meanwhile, endured a frustrating home defeat to Leeds despite strong pre-season form. With Mohamed Salah still Liverpool’s biggest threat and Forest missing key defensive pieces, the numbers lean toward a narrow Liverpool win — likely 2-1 or 2-0.
Likely Lineups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Van Dijk, Konaté, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Salah; Chiesa is also in contention up front.
Nottingham Forest: Ortega in goal, with Milenkovic and Williams marshalling defence. Aina and Igor Jesus are expected to lead the attacking threat, with Gibbs-White pulling strings in midfield.
How to Watch
Fans in the UK can follow live coverage through the official Premier League match centre, while US viewers can check listings via Goal.com’s match preview for broadcaster details in their region.
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