# Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Preview: Line-Ups, Prediction, How to Watch & Sunday Timings at City Ground

URL: https://technosports.co.in/nottingham-forest-vs-liverpool-preview/  
Published: 2026-02-20  
Updated: 2026-02-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Sunday’s Premier League clash at the City Ground is one of the most intriguing fixtures of the weekend. **Nottingham Forest host Liverpool** with both clubs buzzing off dominant 3-0 wins — Forest’s coming in their first game under new boss Vitor Pereira, Liverpool’s in the FA Cup against Brighton. New manager energy meets title-chasing momentum. Something has to give.

## Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Match Timings & Venue

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Date** | Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
| **Kick-Off** | 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM IST |
| **Venue** | City Ground, Nottingham |
| **Competition** | Premier League 2025–26, GW27 |

## How to Watch Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool

| Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **UK** | Sky Sports Main Event / PL | Sky Go, Now TV |
| **India** | Star Sports Select | Disney+ Hotstar |
| **USA** | NBC Sports | Peacock Premium |

Full broadcaster details available at the [Premier League’s official website](https://www.premierleague.com).

Also read: [How to Watch Premier League 2025–26 Live in India – Complete Guide](https://technosports.co.in)

![Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1336.png)

## Predicted Line-Ups

**Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1):** Ortega; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Sangare; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus

**Liverpool (4-3-3):** Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

**Injury News:** Forest are without Boly, Wood, John Victor, Savona (all knee) and Sels (groin). Liverpool miss Frimpong, Endo, Leoni, Bradley, and Isak — but welcome back Gravenberch to the starting XI.

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## 📊 Key Stats, Form & H2H

| Stat | Nottingham Forest | Liverpool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| League Position | 17th | 6th |
| PL Form (Last 6) | W-D-W-D-L-D | D-D-L-W-L-W |
| City Ground (Last 3 PL) | 3 Draws | — |
| Goals at Home (Last 4 PL) | 1 per game | — |
| Last H2H (City Ground) | **Won 3-0 vs Liverpool** | Lost (Nov 2025) |
| New Manager Record | Pereira unbeaten in first game at all 15 clubs | — |

Sources: [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com) | [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com)

Forest’s last three Premier League games at the City Ground have all ended in draws, and goals have been hard to come by — just one per match across their last four home outings. However, that doesn’t tell the full story; they demolished Liverpool 3-0 here back in November and Pereira’s new manager bounce is very real.

Liverpool, meanwhile, haven’t won back-to-back Premier League away games since September, making this a genuine test of Arne Slot’s title credentials on the road.

Also read: [Premier League 2025–26 Top Six Race: Liverpool’s Champions League Push](https://technosports.co.in)

## Prediction

Pereira’s unbeaten debut record adds intrigue, and Forest’s City Ground fortress will make life difficult. But Liverpool’s squad quality — with Salah, Wirtz, and Gakpo combining in attack — feels too much for an injury-hit Forest side. The Reds end their away-day struggle in style.

**Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1–3 Liverpool**

## FAQs

### **Q1. What time does Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool kick off and where can I watch it in India?**

The match kicks off at **2:00 PM GMT (7:30 PM IST) on Sunday, February 22, 2026** at the City Ground, Nottingham. Indian fans can watch live on **Star Sports Select** or stream via **Disney+ Hotstar**.

### **Q2. What was the result when these two sides last met at the City Ground?**

Forest produced a stunning result in their last City Ground meeting with Liverpool, winning **3-0 in November 2025** — a result that made it three games unbeaten for the Tricky Trees against the reigning English champions. Murillo and Morgan Gibbs-White will be looking to repeat that heroics this Sunday.