Liverpool return to Premier League action this weekend against Nottingham Forest, now managed by Vitor Pereira. The former Wolves coach steps in for Sean Dyche, who departed when the team held a three-point buffer above the relegation zone. This fixture marks Pereira’s second outing, following a strong 3-0 triumph over Fenerbahce in the Europa League knockout play-off first leg on Thursday. Home fans at the City Ground get their first look at the Portuguese tactician, facing a formidable Liverpool challenge.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool rebound from a home loss to Manchester City with victories over Sunderland and Brighton, advancing to the FA Cup fifth round. As Champions League qualification intensifies, road points prove crucial.

Match Details

The game kicks off at 2pm GMT on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the City Ground.

How to Watch

Tune in live on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage from 1pm GMT. Stream the action via the Sky Go app for subscribers.

Team News

Nottingham Forest

Pereira plans lineup changes after the midweek Europa League effort, stressing that every squad member contributes through season’s end. Injuries rule out Willy Boly, Matz Sels, Chris Wood, and John Victor. Murillo shakes off a knock to score against Fenerbahce, but Nicolo Savona faces doubt over a knee concern.

Liverpool

The team exits the 3-0 Brighton win without new injuries. Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike eye starts after FA Cup bench duty. Right-back options limit with Jeremie Frimpong absent for four games due to hamstring trouble—Joe Gomez likely steps up, or Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones shift across. Alexander Isak targets early April return, while Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, and Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined long-term.

Prediction

Liverpool build momentum from a 1-0 league victory over Sunderland. Forest aims to disrupt early at home under new leadership, but the visitors edge a 2-1 win after navigating the pressure.

Head-to-Head Record

Nottingham Forest claimed a 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture at Anfield last November and hold an unbeaten streak over the past three meetings.

Historical tally: Nottingham Forest wins 33, Liverpool wins 60, Draws 30.

Match Odds

Nottingham Forest win: 11/4
Liverpool win: 8/11
Draw: 23/10

Odds courtesy of Betfair (subject to change).