The Premier League’s Tuesday night action will see an unexpected top-of-the-table clash as Nottingham Forest host league leaders Liverpool at The City Ground. Forest, defying expectations, sit third in the table, while Liverpool are six points clear at the top with a game in hand.
With both teams in excellent form, this promises to be an intense and closely contested affair.
What time does Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool kick off?
- Location: Nottingham, England
- Stadium: The City Ground
- Date: Tuesday, January 14
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- VAR: John Brooks
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
- Nottingham Forest: 2 wins
- Liverpool: 3 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last Meeting: Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest (September 14, 2024) – Premier League
Current Form (All Competitions)
Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 2-0 Luton
- Wolves 0-3 Nottingham Forest
- Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham
- Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest
Liverpool
- Liverpool 4-0 Accrington (FA Cup)
- Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool
- Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
- West Ham 0-5 Liverpool
- Liverpool 3-1 Leicester
Team News
Nottingham Forest
Forest’s remarkable run has been underpinned by a healthy squad. Long-term absentees Danilo (broken ankle) and Ibrahim Sangare (hamstring) remain sidelined.
Chris Wood, with 12 Premier League goals this season, will spearhead the attack, flanked by Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Predicted Forest Lineup (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Sels
- Defense: Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams
- Midfield: Dominguez, Anderson
- Attack: Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi
- Striker: Wood
Liverpool
Liverpool are in good shape injury-wise, with only Joe Gomez (hamstring) unavailable. Darwin Nunez will miss out due to suspension, meaning Luis Diaz could continue in a central striking role.
Arne Slot is likely to stick with a strong lineup, rotating Cody Gakpo and Diaz up front alongside Mohamed Salah.
Predicted Liverpool Lineup (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Alisson
- Defense: Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson
- Midfield: Gravenberch, Mac Allister
- Attack: Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo
- Striker: Diaz
Score Prediction
Nottingham Forest’s home form and defensive discipline will make this a tough outing for Liverpool, but the league leaders have shown resilience and quality on the road this season. Expect a tight contest with Liverpool narrowly edging it.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Liverpool
