Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest

Current streaks

Recent form

Liverpool

Liverpool's recent form has been nothing short of impressive, with a remarkable six-game winning streak across all competitions, including three Premier League matches and three friendlies. Their offensive prowess is evident, having scored 16 goals in these six games, averaging 2.67 goals per match, while their defense has been equally stellar, conceding only 2 goals and keeping 4 clean sheets. Notably, Liverpool has dominated Manchester United twice in this period, winning 3-0 on both occasions. The team's high-scoring tendency is clear, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals, including a standout 4-1 victory against Sevilla in a friendly. With 9 points from their first 3 league games and a second-place position in the table, Liverpool's current form suggests they are serious contenders for the top spots this season.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent form shows a resilient team that's difficult to beat, with an unbeaten run of six games across all competitions. Their last six matches have resulted in two wins and four draws, demonstrating consistency but also a tendency to share points. The team's defensive solidity is evident, conceding only one goal per game on average and keeping two clean sheets in this period. However, their attacking output has been modest, scoring 1.33 goals per game. Notably, 83% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards low-scoring encounters. The standout game in this run was the high-scoring friendly against Olympiacos, which Forest won 4-3, bucking their usual trend of tighter contests. In the Premier League, Forest has made a solid start, sitting 9th with 5 points from 3 games, maintaining their unbeaten status in the league so far this season.

Recent home/away form

Liverpool

Liverpool's recent home form has been nothing short of impressive, with a perfect streak of six consecutive wins at Anfield. This run includes three Premier League victories and three friendly matches. The Reds have been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets in these six games. Their attacking prowess is equally notable, scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game, with two high-scoring encounters standing out: a 4-1 victory over Sevilla in a friendly and a 4-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Liverpool's goal difference of +11 over these six matches further underscores their dominance at home, demonstrating a well-balanced team capable of both scoring freely and maintaining a solid defense.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent away form has been impressive, with a notable run of four consecutive wins in their last five matches. The team has shown a strong offensive capability, scoring an average of 2.17 goals per game in their last six outings. Their 4-3 victory against Olympiacos in a friendly stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. Defensively, they've been solid, conceding only one goal per game on average and keeping two clean sheets. The team's ability to score consistently is evident, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their recent Premier League form has been especially strong, with three consecutive away wins against Southampton, Burnley, and Sheffield United, contributing to their current 9th position in the league table.