Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche emphasises the need for his team to perform at their best to secure a victory against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. Forest recently celebrated a 3-1 win over Leeds
United, marking Dyche's first league triumph since succeeding Ange Postecoglou. Currently ninth in the Premier League, Forest aims to surprise the reigning champions once more.
Liverpool suffered a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City before the international break, dropping them to eighth in the league standings. They trail early leaders Arsenal by eight points. Only Manchester United and Bournemouth have conceded more goals than Liverpool this season among the top half teams.
Despite backing his team to be competitive, Dyche acknowledges the difficulty of facing Liverpool. "I think you want the team and yourself to be confident wherever you are going. I think, you know, you can't guarantee these things. But I think we have got a team that can compete, and that's a big thing," he stated.
Dyche recalls last season's performance against Liverpool and stresses the importance of defending well and playing effectively. He notes that whether adopting a counter-attacking style or playing openly, being on top form is crucial when facing strong teams like Liverpool at their home ground.
Hugo Ekitike believes Liverpool faces a challenging period with numerous tough matches ahead as they aim to defend their title. "I think it's going to be a tough period with a lot of games - not easy games," Ekitike told the Liverpool website. He remains optimistic about their chances of improvement and regaining momentum.
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Key Players to Watch
Mohamed Salah is set for his 300th Premier League appearance for Liverpool, joining an elite group of players who have reached this milestone for the club. Salah's contributions include 188 goals and 88 assists, matching Wayne Rooney's record for goal involvements with one club in the Premier League.
Morgan Gibbs-White has been in fine form for Nottingham Forest, scoring in their last two league matches. He aims to score in three consecutive league games for the first time in his career and is close to becoming one of Forest's top Premier League scorers.
Match Prediction and Statistics
Liverpool have won four out of five home games this season but lost five of their last six overall matches. They have only lost once in their last 22 home league fixtures since September 2024 when they were defeated by Forest.
Forest are yet to secure an away win this season and have lost their last two away games without scoring. They haven't gone three league matches unbeaten against Liverpool since February 1993.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Win | 71.1% |
| Draw | 16.5% |
| Nottingham Forest Win | 12.4% |
The match at Anfield presents a significant challenge for both teams as they strive for crucial points in their respective campaigns.
