Liverpool will begin a new chapter at Anfield on Saturday when they welcome Nottingham Forest for their first Premier League home game of the 2026/27 season.
Andoni Iraola will be hoping to deliver a strong response after Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Newcastle United on the opening weekend, with Dominik Szoboszlai rescuing a point through a stoppage-time penalty.
The Reds struggled throughout the previous campaign under former manager Arne Slot, and Iraola will be determined to establish momentum quickly as he begins his tenure.
Liverpool showed resilience at St James’ Park but will expect a much-improved performance in front of their home supporters, particularly with the club entering a new era under their Spanish head coach. Liverpool have finally reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain for their No.1 target Bradley Barcola
Forest, meanwhile, arrive at Anfield searching for a turnaround after a difficult start under Oliver Glasner.
The Garibaldis opened their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Leeds United last Saturday before suffering another setback against the same opposition in the EFL Cup three days later, losing 2-0.
That leaves Forest facing the prospect of a third consecutive defeat, while Liverpool are targeting their first league victory.
With both teams seeking an early boost, Saturday’s meeting at Anfield could prove important for Iraola and Glasner as they attempt to settle their respective squads and build confidence at the beginning of the new campaign.
Team News
Liverpool continue to be without a number of long-term absentees, including centre-back Giovanni Leoni and right-back Conor Bradley, both of whom are recovering from knee injuries.
As for Forest, they are missing versatile defender Nicolo Savona, who is set to be out for a few more weeks after a minor setback during his recovery from a knee injury, while Neco Williams is a doubt following a knock he picked up against Leeds on Tuesday.
Possible Lineups
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak
Nottingham Forest possible starting lineup:
Sels; Cunha, Milenkovic, Murillo; Aina, McAtee, Sangare, Netz; Gibbs-White, Ndoye; Jesus
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport Premier League |
| Live Stream | dstv stream |
| Kick-off Time | 12:30pm (WAT) |
Match Predictions
Softfootball predicts Liverpool 2-1 Nottingham Forest
