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Nottingham Forest will face off against Liverpool at the City Ground this coming Saturday. The home team finds itself precariously positioned, sitting only four points away from the relegation zone.

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In the upcoming match on Saturday, Nottingham Forest welcomes Liverpool to the City Ground. With a...
In the upcoming match on Saturday, Nottingham Forest welcomes Liverpool to the City Ground. With a meager four-point cushion above the relegation zone, Nottingham Forest is anxiously poised to avoid the drop.

📣 Preparing for the upcoming face-off between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool at the City Ground! 🏟️

The hosts, Nottingham Forest, are hanging by a thread, occupying a spot just above the relegation zone. On the other hand, Liverpool sits pretty at the top, leading the pack by a slim margin.

Forest's form has been confusing, with a couple of wins interspersed with some disheartening losses. Since the departure of their previous manager, it's been a tough ride, with just one win in six league matches and five losses in nine games in all competitions. But they're not gonna give up easy!

In their attempts to stay afloat in the Premier League, Forest displayed impressive grit against West Ham, clinching a 2-0 victory with an exceptional 2.32 Expected Goals (xG) differential. But last weekend, they faced a disappointing 4-2 loss against Aston Villa in a Midlands derby, conceding a whopping 3.57 xG. Their latest setback came on Wednesday, when they lost 1-0 to Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round, despite playing solidly.

Looking at team news, there are several injury doubts for Forest. Key players like Chris Wood and Nuno Tavares are already ruled out, while Willy Boly, Ola Aina, and Ibrahima Sangare may be joining the sidelines soon, having picked up knocks while competing on international duty. Callum Hudson-Odoi, Nicolas Dominguez, and Moussa Niakhate, who were benched in midweek, might make a comeback to the starting lineup. Forest might even switch to a 3-5-2 formation for better defensive stability.

Forest would be looking at this match as their primary focus, with a draw against a high-confidence team feeling like a victory. They plan to sit back, maintain their compact defense, and spring quick counterattacks with Elanga and Gibbs-White. Niakhate's long throws would also serve as another powerful weapon for them.

As for Liverpool, the Reds have been unstoppable this season, losing just once in their last 17 matches. Their focus has only intensified after the announcement of Jurgen Klopp's departure, which has fueled their determination to win. They bounced back from a 3-1 defeat against Arsenal with a string of victories against Burnley, Brentford, Luton, and Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final. Even with a wave of injuries and several youngsters stepping up, they managed to beat Southampton 3-0 in the FA Cup.

Liverpool's team news isn't looking too bright, with key players like Alisson, Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, and Ryan Gravenberch still sidelined due to injuries. Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez are doubtful for this encounter, but there's a chance they might make an appearance on the bench. Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Jayden Danns are hopeful for playing some part in this match.

Liverpool is eager to keep their quality performances intact, as a draw would hurt their chances of staying at the top. They might choose to prioritize defense, considering the injury crisis they're facing, and then unleash their attacking prowess in the latter stages of the game.

👾 Key Stats:- Forest have lost five of their last nine matches- Forest have failed to keep a clean sheet in 15 league matches- Liverpool have scored at least three goals in six of their last seven EPL fixtures- Liverpool have won 12 of their last 14 matches- Liverpool have kept successive clean sheets (after going eight games without one)

🎲 Betting Tips:- Liverpool win and Under 3.5 goals at 2.80- Liverpool win to zero at 2.95- Cody Gakpo to score anytime at 2.40

  1. Despite the tense situation, Nottingham Forest is ready to tackle Liverpool in the upcoming Premier League fixture at the City Ground.
  2. With their current standings, Forest can't afford another loss, having experienced five defeats in their last nine games.
  3. On the other hand, Liverpool, leading the Premier League by a narrow margin, aims to extend their winning streak against a struggling opponent.
  4. Bookmakers predict a tight contest, offering a betting tip of Liverpool winning and Under 3.5 goals at 2.80, as well as Liverpool winning to zero at 2.95.

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