The Premier League spotlight turns to the City Ground on Tuesday as Nottingham Forest faces Liverpool in a highly anticipated encounter. Both teams are in excellent form, making this match a key moment in the title race.
Tuesday night’s clash between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool promises to be a thrilling affair with title implications.
Arne Slot’s Liverpool sits six points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand, but Nottingham Forest, led by Nuno Espírito Santo, has emerged as this season’s surprise contender.
Forest, currently six points behind the Reds, have strung together seven consecutive victories across all competitions.
Boasting a resilient defense that has conceded just 19 goals in 20 games, they face the daunting task of containing the league’s highest-scoring team. Liverpool has netted an impressive 47 goals in 19 matches this season.
Notably, Nottingham Forest handed Liverpool their only Premier League defeat of the season, a 1-0 win at Anfield back in September. With both teams in top form, Forest has an opportunity to strengthen their title credentials with another strong performance.
When and Where to Watch:
The match kicks off at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, at the City Ground. Fans can catch the action live on TNT Sports 1, with streaming available on Discovery+.
Team News
Forest enters the game with just one absentee, as Ibrahim Sangaré remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Liverpool, too, has a relatively clean bill of health, though Joe Gomez is out with a hamstring issue, and Darwin Núñez is serving a suspension.
Odds:
- Nottingham Forest: 7/2
- Draw: 23/10
- Liverpool: 4/7
(Odds provided by Betfair.)
With Nottingham Forest seeking revenge for their September victory and Liverpool aiming to solidify their lead, this matchup promises excitement and potential surprises. As the title race intensifies, all eyes will be on the City Ground to see who comes out on top