Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match

Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on 29 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 11:30 (UTC) in the Premier League Regular Season - 2. Liverpool opened the 2026 campaign with a 2-2 draw away, leaving them 9th in the table with 1 point, while Nottingham Forest sit 15th after a 1-0 home defeat in their first outing. This early-season fixture at Anfield offers both sides a chance to shape their trajectory in the new campaign, and the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats underline how significant home advantage could be.

In the standings, Liverpool have scored and conceded 2 goals from their single away match, while Nottingham Forest are yet to score and have conceded once at home. With Liverpool still to play at Anfield this season and Forest yet to test themselves away, this clash will provide a clearer benchmark of both teams’ levels. The historical Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats, combined with current form indicators, suggest a finely balanced tactical contest despite the bookmakers’ strong backing of the home side.

Head-to-head record

The recent head-to-head record between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League shows a competitive but narrow edge for Liverpool.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Liverpool wins: 3
• Draws: 1
• Nottingham Forest wins: 1

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline from the available Premier League meetings, the rivalry in this dataset begins on 2 March 2024. On that date, Nottingham Forest hosted Liverpool at The City Ground in a Premier League Regular Season - 27 fixture. Forest kept Liverpool at bay until half-time with a 0-0 scoreline, but Liverpool found a breakthrough after the interval to win 1-0, setting an early marker in this modern sequence.

The next chapter came on 14 September 2024 at Anfield in Regular Season - 4. Liverpool again struggled to break Forest down, going into half-time at 0-0, but this time Nottingham Forest struck decisively in the second half to claim a 1-0 away victory. That result showed Forest’s capacity to frustrate Liverpool on Merseyside and stands as their only win in this recent run.

On 14 January 2025, the sides met again at The City Ground in Regular Season - 21. Nottingham Forest led 1-0 at half-time and ultimately drew 1-1 after Liverpool responded after the break, underlining Forest’s ability to start strongly at home. The balance then tilted back towards Liverpool. On 22 November 2025 at Anfield (Regular Season - 12), Nottingham Forest led 1-0 at half-time and went on to secure a 3-0 away win, a standout result in this period. However, the most recent fixture on 22 February 2026 at the City Ground in Regular Season - 27 saw Forest hold Liverpool 0-0 at half-time before Liverpool edged a 1-0 away win. Overall, the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline in these five matches shows tight contests, often decided by single goals and with both clubs capable of winning away from home.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats from the last five Premier League meetings point to Liverpool’s slight superiority, but also highlight Forest’s resilience.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Liverpool 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest
• Average Goals per Match: Liverpool 0.60 vs Nottingham Forest 0.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At Anfield: 2 matches played here — Liverpool won 0 (as home side), Nottingham Forest won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
• At City Ground / The City Ground: 3 matches played here — Nottingham Forest won 0 (as home side), Liverpool won 3 (as away side), 1 draw

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 22 February 2026: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 27
• 22 November 2025: Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 12
• 14 January 2025: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 21
• 14 September 2024: Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 4
• 2 March 2024: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 27

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Liverpool Matches Results and Stats

For Liverpool, only early-season Premier League statistics are available, so their profile is best described as season to date. They have played 1 league match, drawing 2-2 away. That result reflects both attacking potency and defensive vulnerability, with 2 goals scored and 2 conceded and no clean sheet so far. Liverpool’s form line reads as a draw, and their most-used formation so far is 4-2-3-1, suggesting a balanced but front-foot setup. Discipline has been notable, with three yellow cards distributed mainly between the 16th and 90th minutes.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date)

Last 5 Nottingham Forest Matches Results and Stats

Nottingham Forest’s recent picture is also based on season to date Premier League numbers. They have played 1 match, a 1-0 home defeat, leaving them without a point and yet to score. Forest’s defensive record shows 1 goal conceded, indicating they have not been heavily exposed at the back, but their failure to score highlights early attacking issues. Their preferred setup so far has been 3-4-2-1, pointing to a system that can switch between defensive solidity and counter-attacking transitions. Forest have picked up two yellow cards, split across the 16th–60th minute ranges.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the five most recent Premier League meetings, Liverpool hold a narrow advantage in the head-to-head with 3 wins to Nottingham Forest’s 1, and a 3-2 aggregate goal edge. The venue split is striking: Liverpool have won all three away fixtures at the City Ground and The City Ground, while Nottingham Forest have been perfect at Anfield with two wins from two, underlining how unpredictable this matchup can be despite the strong statistical backing for Liverpool overall. Current season form hints at Liverpool being more potent in attack, while Forest are still searching for their first goal of the campaign. Taken together, the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats suggest Liverpool carry the stronger long-term and recent edge, especially away, but Forest’s record at Anfield in this period warns against assuming a straightforward home victory.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest H2H Statistics updated on 24 August 2026.