Liverpool - Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest arrive at Anfield on 29 August 2026 for their Premier League matchday 2 clash facing a significant personnel crisis. The visitors must navigate this encounter without key starters Morgan Gibbs-White, Ryan Yates, and Neco Williams, all sidelined through injury. This absence of vital creative and defensive experience complicates their task against a Liverpool side looking to build momentum after a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United on 23 August 2026.

Liverpool will rely on an expected starting XI featuring Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz to break down a Forest defense that has struggled for rhythm, evidenced by back-to-back defeats against Leeds United in recent days. While Forest secured a memorable 3-0 victory at this venue in November 2025, their recent form suggests a difficult afternoon ahead. Liverpool, meanwhile, will aim to capitalize on their home advantage to secure a first win of the new campaign.