Darwin Nunez scored the only goal of the game last time Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest in an away Premier League fixture.
The Reds are back at the City Ground on Sunday afternoon, looking to pick up their third win in all competitions in the space of eight days.
Liverpool can catch Manchester United in the hunt for Champions League football if they win, as Michael Carrick’s side do not play until Monday.
Got a horrible feeling Slot is going to keep Gakpo in the XI and drop Salah 😬 Who should be the front four vs Forest?
Liverpool predicted XI vs Nottingham Forest
Liverpool predicted XI vs Nottingham Forest
However, securing a victory over the Midlands outfit may be easier said than done based on history.
Liverpool have won one in 15 away league games vs Nottingham Forest
Arne Slot is yet to beat Forest as a manager, most recently being on the receiving end of a 3-0 drubbing at Anfield.
Meanwhile, Liverpool as a club have a dire record when playing Forest away from home in the league.
In fact, the Merseyside outfit have won just one of their last 15 away league games against Nottingham Forest, drawing eight and losing six
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Liverpool last beat Forest at their ground 1-0 in March 2024, thanks to a late Darwin Nunez strike.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last three league games against Liverpool (W2 D1), last enjoying a longer run against them between September 1962 and September 1963.
The home side for this weekend’s tie are also looking to complete their first league double over Liverpool since 1962/63.
Start, bring on, leave on the bench vs Forest… ✅🔄🪑
Which Liverpool gem do you most want to see vs Forest?
Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool running during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Liverpool FC and Atletico de Madrid at Anfield. Trey Nyoni in action during Liverpool's pre-season friendly against Athletic Bilbao at Anfield. Kieran Morrison during Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Carabao Cup Fourth Round.
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Opta predict Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
While history may not be on their side, Liverpool are favourites for this weekend’s game.
Opta currently give Slot’s men a 51.0% chance of taking all three points back to Merseyside on Sunday.
Forest, on the other hand, have just a 25.7% chance of securing the win on February 22.
Vitor Pereira secured a 3-0 win in his first European game in charge of the club on Thursday evening.
Elsewhere, Forest had lost just one of their last five league matches before sacking Sean Dyche, though three of those ties did end as draws.
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