Liverpool will face Nottingham Forest in their first Premier League home match of the season, as new manager Andoni Iraola prepares for his debut at Anfield.

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As favorites to win, Liverpool comes into the match with high expectations after Nottingham Forest’s recent struggles, including a loss to Leeds United in their opening match last weekend.

Fans will be eager to secure tickets for this highly anticipated home game and see if Iraola, who has taken over from Arne Slot, can deliver a strong performance.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Andoni Iraola, Manager of AFC Bournemouth, looks on after the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth at the City Ground on May 24, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

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How to Buy Nottingham Forest Tickets

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Potential Liverpool Line-Up Against Nottingham Forest

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Alisson Becker of Liverpool celebrates after Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool (not pictured) scores his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool at City Ground on February 22, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

It will be interesting to see the tactics that Iraola employs for his Liverpool line-up, especially in contrast to the previous season’s strategy under Slot.

A notable advantage for Iraola is the full fitness of Alexander Isak, although he will not have Hugo Ekitike available for an extended period.

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Liverpool predicted XI:Alisson; Frimpong, Araujo, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak.

Possible Nottingham Forest Line-Up Against Liverpool

Oliver Glasner may need to reevaluate his strategy following a disappointing opening match against Leeds, prompting a potential adjustment in the line-up for the trip to Anfield, with new recruit Ousmane Diomande expected to make his debut.

Nottingham Forest predicted XI:Sels; Milenkovic, Murillo, Diomande; Aina, Williams, Sangare, McAtee; Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus

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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head Record

Historically, Liverpool boasts a commanding record against Nottingham Forest, having played 124 matches since 1895.

Liverpool has secured 61 victories, compared to Forest’s 33 wins, with 30 matches ending in a draw.

However, in recent meetings, particularly on home turf, Liverpool has faced challenges, as Forest achieved victories with clean sheets in their last two visits to Anfield.

Liverpool take on Nottingham Forest in their opening Premier League home game of the season, with new manager Andoni Iraola preparing for his Anfield debut.

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The Reds will no doubt be big favourites against Forest, who were mostly relegation strugglers last term, and who suffered an opening-day defeat at home to Leeds United last weekend.

Liverpool fans will surely be eager to get tickets for the first home game of the new campaign and see whether Iraola can make a positive impact after replacing Arne Slot.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Andoni Iraola, Manager of AFC Bournemouth, looks on after the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth at the City Ground on May 24, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

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How to buy Liverpool tickets

If you’re on the lookout for Liverpool tickets, you can always check the club’s official page here, but be sure to also keep alternatives in mind.

A good option we can highly recommend is our dedicated hub here, which allows you access to all the biggest games without the extra hassle and cost of being a season ticket holder or club member.

How to buy Nottingham Forest tickets

Likewise, if you want to find the official Nottingham Forest tickets page, you can do it via their website here, but be sure to have a Plan B.

Our dedicated hub here is becoming increasingly popular for fans who want a simple and affordable way to get to the biggest games without being stuck in a queue behind season ticket holders and club members.

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How Liverpool could line up vs Nottingham Forest

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Alisson Becker of Liverpool celebrates after Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool (not pictured) scores his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool at City Ground on February 22, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

It will be intriguing to see what Iraola goes with for his Liverpool starting line-up, and how it differs from the tactics and selection we saw from Slot last season.

One big difference is that Iraola has Alexander Isak fully fit and available, though he is without Hugo Ekitike for a while longer.

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Other than that, barring any late injuries or last-minute new signings, we can probably expect a team that looks something like this…

Liverpool predicted XI:Alisson; Frimpong, Araujo, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak.

How Nottingham Forest could line up vs Liverpool

Oliver Glasner might want to rethink things a bit after a disappointing opening day defeat to Leeds, so perhaps a slightly tweaked line-up like this one below for the trip to Anfield, with new signing Ousmane Diomande coming in after not quite being ready for the first game.

Nottingham Forest predicted XI:Sels; Milenkovic, Murillo, Diomande; Aina, Williams, Sangare, McAtee; Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus

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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head record

Most fans won’t be surprised to see that Liverpool have the superior record in this fixture, which has been played 124 times in total since 1895.

LFC have 61 wins, while Forest have come out on top just 33 times, and there have been a total of 30 draws.

In recent times, however, Liverpool don’t have the best record in this fixture, particularly at home, with Forest winning and keeping a clean sheet on their last two trips to Anfield.