Liverpool will play against Nottingham Forest on Sunday at the City Ground, as Forest begins a new era with coach Vitor Pereira.
Pereira is set for his first Premier League home match after taking over from Sean Dyche, with Forest currently just three points above the relegation zone.
Liverpool, on the other hand, is looking to secure a spot in the Champions League and arrives with confidence after winning their last two matches.
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Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool kick-off time, venue, and how to watch
The match starts at 2 pm GMT on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the City Ground.
Viewers in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports, beginning at 1 pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event.
Subscribers can stream the match live with the Sky Go app, and there will be full coverage and analysis available on digital platforms.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool team news and prediction
Pereira is likely to make some changes after Forest’s strong 3-0 Europa League win over Fenerbahce, emphasizing the need to use his full squad.
Willy Boly, Matz Sels, Chris Wood, and John Victor are out, while Nicolo Savona is questionable due to a knee issue. Murillo returns after a knock and scored in Turkey.
Liverpool comes into the match after a 3-0 FA Cup victory against Brighton with no new injury worries. Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike could start after being substitutes in the last game.
Coach Arne Slot has to decide on the right back position, as Jeremie Frimpong remains out due to a hamstring injury, making Joe Gomez a likely choice. Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, and Giovanni Leoni are unavailable.
While Forest will start strong with crowd support, Liverpool’s possession and attacking prowess may ultimately decide the match. If Forest can handle the early pressure, they could secure a crucial away win.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Nottingham Forest.