Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Picks, EPL Predictions & Best Bets

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool EPL Picks

• Under 2.5 Goals - +150 Bet365
• Chris Wood 1 Or More Shots On Target - -143 Betway

The Premier League title could take a decisive swing on Tuesday when Nottingham Forest host Liverpool at the City Ground.

Forest are the only team to have beaten the Merseysiders in the EPL this season, and are only six points behind Arne Slot’s men at the top flight summit.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s team have been the surprise package of the campaign. 

Forest were among the contenders for relegation on betting apps at the start of the season, but have been nothing short of outstanding and are now dreaming of the chance of Champions League football or maybe even a shot at the title.

The Midlands outfit have won their last six in the EPL, and cruised through to the fourth round of the FA Cup at the weekend with a comfortable 2-0 win over Luton Town. They’re in prime form and aiming to complete a rare double over the Reds.

Liverpool eased past Accrington Stanley at the weekend in their FA Cup clash and return to EPL action looking to take complete command of the title race. Slot knows a loss could pave the way for a challenge from Forest and open the door for Arsenal.

The Reds are still strong favourites on betting sites at -154, with the hosts priced at +425 to spring another surprise on the league leaders. We're all set for a compelling contest at the City Ground.

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Betting: Attack Meets Defence

Liverpool have been on fire in recent weeks in the Premier League. The Reds lead the league with 47 goals in 19 games, scoring 19 in their last five away games, including a 5-0 hammering of West Ham in their last road outing.

The unstoppable force meets the immovable object in the form of the Forest defence that boasts the joint-second best record in the Premier League. Only Arsenal have conceded fewer goals than the Midlands outfit. 

They’ve been imperious at the City Ground, conceding only seven in nine matches. Nuno’s men have kept five clean sheets on the bounce, including four in the Premier League.

Liverpool will find them a much tougher nut to crack than Tottenham and West Ham. Nikola Milenovic has been one of the candidates for the signing of the season, while Murillo has continued to flourish in the heart of the Forest defence.

The result is a tricky one to call between two impressive teams. Even the goals market is tough based on the two extremes.

There have been over 2.5 goals in 78% of Liverpool’s away games this season, but that statistic contrasts with matches at the City Ground, where over 2.5 goals has come in just 33% of the time. 

We’re going to be bold by taking the under on 2.5 goals at +150 on soccer betting sites based on Forest’s stout defensive record and fatigue on behalf of both sides.

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool prediction 1: Under 2.5 Goals - +150 Bet365

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Betting Prediction: Wood Danger For Reds

Chris Wood has been one of the standout strikers in the EPL this season. 

The New Zealander has notched 12 goals, only behind Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer, Bryan Mbeumo and Alexander Isak in the goalscoring charts. He has been efficient in front of goal, having only placed 19 efforts on target in his 20 appearances.

Wood averages a shot on target in almost every game and Nuno will be looking for his centre forward to make a decisive impact against a ropey Liverpool defence of late. 

The Reds shipped 10 goals in their last five away matches, over half of the total amount for the entire campaign. There will be chances for Forest and we like the EPL odds with Betway for Wood to register at least one effort on target.

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool prediction 2: Chris Wood 1 Or More Shots On Target - -143 Betway