Liverpool vs Nottingham Prediction & Betting Tips (14 September)

This summer, Liverpool were forced to open a new chapter with the departure of Jürgen Klopp. Under the orders of the German technician, the Mersey club has enjoyed superb success, notably winning the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. Last year, the Reds quickly fell out of the race to the title but finished 3rd in the Premier League, qualifying for the C1. Furthermore, they pocketed a trophy by winning the League Cup. Klopp's succession looks like a poisoned chalice as the coach has left his mark on the club and its fans. However, Arne Slot's debut on the bench is very promising at the moment. Intractable during the first 3 days, Mohamed Salah's teammates have still not conceded a single goal. They in turn dominated Ipswich 0-2, Brentford 2-0 and Manchester United just before the international break 0-3.

Returning to the elite in 2022 after a long absence, Nottingham Forest managed to avoid the descent during the previous two years. Last year, Morgan Gibbs-White's partners finished 17th in the Premier League, 6 points ahead of the red zone. They were not really worried by the relegation especially as they had to face a withdrawal of 4 points inflicted by the Federation. Eager to confirm in this 2024/2025 financial year, Nottingham Forest got off to a good start in the championship. Victorious at promoted Southampton during the 2nd day 0-1, Nuno Espirito Santo's protégés otherwise drew at home against Bournemouth 1-1 and Wolvesbefore the international break 1-1. On the other hand, Nottingham Forest were knocked out of the League Cup by Newcastle 1-1, elimination following penalties.

For Liverpool, replacement midfielder Jones remains on the flank this weekend. On the other hand, Italian international Chiesa could make his debut for the Reds. Dazzling on his left wing, Luis Diaz (3 goals and 1 assist in PL) scored twice against Manchester United. The essential Salah (3 goals and 3 assists in the PL) is also in superb form. If the coach changed this summer on the Liverpool side, the squad remains stable compared to last season. We still note the departures of young Bajcetic (Salzburg), van den Berg (Brentford) and Fabio Carvalho (Brentford) as well as the aging Matip (without a club) and Thiago Alcantara (retirement). In the opposite direction, goalkeeper Mamardashvili, excellent with Georgia during the Euro, was bought but he remains on loan at his club (Valencia) for the season. In the last days of the transfer window, the Reds concluded the recruitment of Italian international Chiesa.

Nottingham Forest is still without starting midfielder Danilo, injured. Otherwise, it's all hands on deck this weekend, starting with striker Wood (2 goals in the PL) who should get another start. Behind, Elanga, Gibbs-White (1 goal in PL) and Hudson-Odoi could take their place. This summer, Nottingham Forest let defender Niakhaté and midfielder Mangala go to Lyon. Additionally, Vlachodimos (Newcastle), Turner (Crystal Palace), Worrall (Burnley), McKenna (Las Palmas) and Freuler (Bologna) have also left while defender Carmo, freshly arrived from Porto, has been loaned to Olympiakos. The club was strengthened with the recruitment of goalkeeper Carlos Miguel (Corinthians), defenders Milenkovic (Fiorentina) and Morato (Benfica), midfielders Ward-Prowse (West Ham), Anderson (Newcastle) and Stamenic (Red Star) and wingers Sosa (Talleres), Moreira (Sankt Pauli) and Jota Silva (Vitoria Guimaraes). Experienced left-back Alex Moreno (Aston Villa) arrived on loan.