Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Forest snatch a point at Anfield
Nottingham Forest hold Liverpool to a 2-2 draw in a spirited Premier League clash.
Nottingham Forest stunned Liverpool by securing a 2-2 draw at Anfield, defying Fipster's confident prediction of a home win. D. Ndoye's early strike and M. Gibbs-White's penalty kept Forest in the game despite goals from A. Isak and Víctor Muñoz for Liverpool. The result marks a resilient performance from Forest, spoiling Liverpool's hopes of a straightforward victory.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Liverpool facing Nottingham Forest in what promises to be a lively encounter. Both teams have made some summer moves, with Liverpool adjusting their squad after the departure of Mohamed Salah, while Nottingham Forest have bolstered their ranks with the arrivals of Gustavo Sá and O. Diomande.
Key facts
- 1.Liverpool finished 5th last season with 60 points from 38 games.
- 2.Nottingham Forest ended 16th with 44 points from 38 games.
- 3.Liverpool have a goal difference of +10 compared to Nottingham Forest's -3.
- 4.Mohamed Salah has departed Liverpool as a free agent.
- 5.Nottingham Forest have signed Gustavo Sá and O. Diomande this summer.
- 6.The predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Liverpool.
- 7.The most probable fulltime score is 2-1 to Liverpool.
- 8.The match is expected to see around three yellow cards.
The context
Liverpool finished last season strongly, positioned 5th with a positive goal difference, while Nottingham Forest ended 16th, facing a tougher challenge ahead. The Reds will be looking to start the campaign on a high note despite the loss of a key player, whereas Forest aim to make an impact with their new signings.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Liverpool
Away — Nottingham Forest
Analysis
Liverpool's superior goal difference and league standing from last season suggest they hold the upper hand. The predicted halftime score of 1-0 aligns with their tendency to start matches assertively. Nottingham Forest, though reinforced by new transfers, may find it challenging to contain Liverpool's attacking threat throughout the match.
Prediction
The forecast sees Liverpool taking the win with a 2-1 scoreline. The home side is expected to lead at halftime by a single goal, maintaining their advantage into the final whistle. The match is also anticipated to be moderately physical, with around three cards likely to be shown.
The verdict
All in all, Liverpool look set to begin their season with a hard-fought victory over Nottingham Forest. The Reds' experience and squad depth should see them through, but Forest's new additions could keep the contest competitive and entertaining.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Ndoye
Assist: Gibbs-White
Goal cancelled
Igor Jesus
Yellow Card
Aina
Yellow Card
Muñoz
Yellow Card
Wirtz
Yellow Card
Isak
Assist: Gakpo
Ndoye
Alisson Becker
Yellow Card
Gibbs-White
Penalty
Gakpo
Frimpong
Kerkez
Unknown
Mac Allister
Araújo
Yellow Card
Muñoz
Assist: Wirtz
Aina
Igor Jesus
McAtee
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 5 |  Leeds | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 |  Everton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Ipswich | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Nottingham Forest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Match Statistics
Liverpool
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Alisson BeckerG
- 4V. van DijkD
- 6M. KerkezD
- 7F. WirtzM
- 8D. SzoboszlaiM
- 9A. IsakF
- 10A. Mac AllisterM
- 18C. GakpoM
- 23Víctor MuñozM
- 30J. FrimpongD
Substitutes
- 3W. EndoM
- 21K. TsimikasD
- 25G. MamardashviliG
- 33R. AraújoD
- 38R. GravenberchM
- 42T. NyoniM
- 53J. McConnellM
- 67L. KoumasF
- 73R. NgumohaF
Nottingham Forest
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3N. WilliamsM
- 5MurilloD
- 10M. Gibbs-WhiteM
- 11Igor JesusF
- 14D. NdoyeM
- 21X. SchlagerM
- 23JairD
- 24J. McAteeM
- 26M. SelsG
- 31N. MilenkovićD
- 34O. AinaM
Substitutes
- 2O. DiomandeD
- 7C. Hudson-OdoiF
- 8N. DomínguezM
- 9C. WoodF
- 12JohnG
- 19L. DelapF
- 22R. YatesM
- 25L. NetzD
- 44Z. AbbottD
Liverpool
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Isak | F | 90 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Víctor Muñoz | M | 90 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1/5 |
| C. Gakpo | M | 71 | 7.0 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1/3 |
| V. van Dijk | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Nyoni | M | 13 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Szoboszlai | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| M. Kerkez | D | 71 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| J. Frimpong | D | 71 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| R. Ngumoha | F | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| A. Mac Allister | M | 77 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| F. Wirtz | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| K. Tsimikas | D | 19 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| R. Gravenberch | M | 19 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| R. Araújo | D | 13 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alisson Becker | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Mamardashvili | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Koumas | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. McConnell | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Endo | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nottingham Forest
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ndoye | M | 66 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2/4 |
| M. Gibbs-White | M | 90 | 7.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| L. Delap | F | 24 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| N. Milenković | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Murillo | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/3 |
| J. McAtee | M | 92 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| N. Williams | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| L. Netz | D | 4 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Igor Jesus | F | 92 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| X. Schlager | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Jair | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Aina | M | 86 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| M. Sels | G | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Abbott | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Diomande | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Domínguez | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Hudson-Odoi | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| C. Wood | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Yates | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| John | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Liverpool to win against Nottingham Forest.
- What score did Fipster predict for Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Liverpool 2–1 Nottingham Forest.
- What were the win probabilities for Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest?
- Fipster's model gave Liverpool a 81% chance of winning, Nottingham Forest a 9% chance, and a 10% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 81% confidence — a high-confidence call.