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.
Also read: How to Watch Premier League 2025–26 Live in India – Complete Guide
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.
📊 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 | — |
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
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
