Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest: Preview, and predictions

Published on HivePostify by @cryptmastern · Sat Aug 29 2026

Liverpool’s first competitive home fixture under Andoni Iraola will be staged on Saturday, with Nottingham Forest visiting Anfield.

The Reds began the Spaniard’s reign with a dramatic 99th-minute equalizer in a 2–2 draw away at Newcastle United, but their performance left much to be desired. Dominik Szoboszlai’s penalty kick spared their blushes at the death of an unconvincing display, with Iraola still awaiting his first proper win.

Oliver Glasner is in a similar position after taking charge at Forest, who have lost their first two matches under the Austrian: a late 1–0 defeat to Leeds United in the Premier League last weekend, followed by a 2–0 loss in the Carabao Cup second round. Both of these defeats came on home soil at the City Ground.

Revenge will also fuel Liverpool’s desire for three points this weekend. They have lost their last two home matches against the Tricky Trees, including last season’s humiliating 3–0 defeat. They did, however, win away at Forest later in the term, courtesy of Alexis Mac Allister’s 97th-minute winner.

As was the case last season, they were sliced through far too easily in central midfield, while there was an alarming lack of attacking threat—exacerbated by weak performances from record signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.

Iraola will demand improvements against Forest and, with the backing of the home crowd, he should see them through against a team still adapting to Glasner’s system.

Fans will be watching closely to see whether Liverpool can tighten up defensively after their late-drama draw, while Forest will hope for a more clinical showing in front of goal after missing key chances last time out. With both sides eager to open their home or away account for real, expect an entertaining clash at Anfield.

What Time Does Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest Kick Off?

• Location: Liverpool, England

• Stadium: Anfield

• Date: Saturday, Aug. 29

• Kickoff Time: 12:30 p.m. BST / 7:30 a.m. ET / 3:30 a.m. PT

• Referee: Sam Barrott

• VAR: Michael Oliver

How to Watch Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest on TV, Live Stream

Country TV Channel/Live Stream

United fuboTV, USA Network, States Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW

DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada

Mexico TNT Sports, Max Mexico