Liverpool travel to the City Ground on Sunday as they face a Nottingham Forest side beginning a new era under Vitor Pereira.
The Portuguese coach takes charge of his first Premier League home match since replacing Sean Dyche, with Forest sitting just three points above the relegation zone.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are pushing hard in the race for Champions League qualification and arrive in a confident mood after back-to-back wins.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool kick-off time, venue, and how to watch
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool kicks off at 2 pm GMT on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the City Ground.
The match will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports, with coverage starting at 1 pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event.
Subscribers can also stream the game live through the Sky Go app, while full matchday coverage and analysis will follow across digital platforms.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool team news and prediction
Pereira is expected to rotate following Forest’s impressive 3-0 Europa League win over Fenerbahce, as he has stressed the importance of using his full squad during the run-in.
Willy Boly, Matz Sels, Chris Wood and John Victor remain sidelined, while Nicolo Savona is a doubt with a knee issue. Murillo is available after returning from a knock to score in Turkey.
Liverpool emerged from their recent 3-0 FA Cup victory over Brighton without fresh injury concerns. Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike could return to the starting line-up after being substitutes last time out.
Arne Slot must resolve his right back dilemma with Jeremie Frimpong still unavailable due to a hamstring injury, meaning Joe Gomez is a strong option. Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni remain out.
Forest are likely to begin with intensity in front of their home support, but Liverpool’s quality in possession and sharper attacking options should eventually tell. If Slot’s side manages the early pressure, they have enough to secure another valuable away victory.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Nottingham Forest.
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