Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Premier League
Sunday
29th October 2023
Anfield
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Premier League gameweek 10 fixture between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
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Liverpool form analysis
Pool’s recent Premier League form highlights inconsistently, it started by beating Wolves 3-1 away thanks to late goals from Robertson and a Bueno own goal after going behind early. Liverpool then earned a solid 3-1 home win over West Ham powered by Salah’s contribution. However, defensive issues surfaced in a 1-2 home loss to Spurs as only Gakpo could respond to Son’s opener. Liverpool then drew a thrilling 2-2 game away at Brighton after twice going ahead through Salah but conceding to Adingra and Dunk. Most recently, Liverpool returned to winning ways by beating rivals Everton 2-0 at home courtesy of two Salah goals.
Overall, Liverpool have showcased their attacking threat, with Salah and Gakpo impressing. But they have also looked vulnerable defensively at times, conceding in every game during this spell. Liverpool still have the quality in attack to challenge for the title. However, cutting out individual errors is crucial to sustain momentum after an up and down period under the new manager.
Nottingham Forest form analysis
Nottingham Forest started rather disappointingly by coming from behind to draw 1-1 at home with Burnley thanks to Hudson-Odoi’s equalizer. However, Forest struggled in a 0-2 home loss to Man City, unable to contain their attacking threat. Things improved as Forest earned a 1-1 home draw with Brentford after Domínguez cancelled out Norgaard’s opener. Forest then ground out a 0-0 away draw at Crystal Palace. Most recently, Forest drew an eventful 2-2 game at home to Luton after letting a two goal lead slip late on.
Overall, Forest have been competitive but lacked cutting edge, scoring just 3 goals in this run. Cooper has organized them well defensively, conceded just 1 goal from open play. If he can get new strikers like Nóbrega firing, Forest have potential to pull clear of trouble. But finding more consistent goal threat is crucial, having drawn a blank in 2 of their last 3 games. The spirit and work ethic are there, now Forest need to convert that into goals to turn draws into wins.
