Nottingham Forest host Liverpool at the City Ground on Sunday, looking to record back-to-back league wins over the champions for the first time since 1963.
The Tricky Trees have moved into the Vítor Pereira era with confidence following a dominant 3–0 European victory midweek. Manager Pereira oversaw a clinical performance in Turkey and now aims to secure his first Premier League points at home. Notably, Forest are looking to complete their first league double over Liverpool in over 60 years following their stunning 3–0 win at Anfield earlier this season.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Vítor Pereira manages a squad hampered by a growing injury list in key positions. Notably, Chris Wood, Willy Boly, and Nicolò Savona are all unavailable due to knee problems. Consequently, Gabriel Jesus is expected to lead the line. Goalkeeper Matz Sels remains a doubt with a groin injury, meaning Stefan Ortega will start in goal. Morgan Gibbs-White and Murillo are both looking to become the first Forest players since the turn of the millennium to score home and away against the Reds in the same season.
Stefan Ortega will start in goal behind a defensive line likely featuring Nikola Milenković and Murillo. In midfield, Ibrahim Sangaré and Elliot Anderson are expected to anchor the side. Omari Hutchinson and Callum Hudson-Odoi will likely provide the pace on the flanks, with Morgan Gibbs-White operating in the creative number ten role. Notably, Forest have drawn each of their last three home league games and will be desperate to avoid a fourth consecutive stalemate.
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup
Nottingham Forest predicted XI: Ortega; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Sangare; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the City Ground on Sunday, 22 February 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 14:00 GMT.
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins an hour before kick-off.
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