Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Nottingham Forest took control early against a dominant but ineffective Liverpool side, breaking the deadlock when Murillo scored in the 33' to give the visitors a deserved lead despite Liverpool's possession advantage. The Reds pushed forward but failed to create clear chances, with a substitution at 55' seeing H. Ekitike replace I. Konate in an attempt to spark the attack. Ryan Gravenberch picked up a yellow card in the 66' as frustrations grew, and further changes at 68' brought F. Chiesa on for A. Isak and A. Robertson for M. Kerkez, but Forest held firm.

The second half started disastrously for Liverpool as N. Savona netted in the 46', assisted by N. Williams, doubling Forest's advantage and shifting momentum decisively. Nottingham Forest made their own switch at 61' with O. Hutchinson replacing N. Dominguez, maintaining their composure. M. Gibbs-White sealed the win with a goal in the 78', just after Liverpool's final substitution saw R. Ngumoha come on for C. Jones, while Federico Chiesa earned a yellow card in the 87' and Forest wrapped up with late changes at 86' bringing C. Hudson-Odoi on for D. Ndoye and R. Yates for Igor Jesus.

Liverpool dominated possession with 75% compared to Nottingham Forest's 25%, yet this control failed to translate into goals, highlighting a lack of cutting edge in the final third that punters should note for future bets. They edged corners 8-6 and successful dribbles 44-39, suggesting plenty of attacking intent, but two yellow cards—for Gravenberch and Chiesa—pointed to disciplinary issues under pressure, with no reds or yellow-reds on either side. Substitutions saw Liverpool use four, including H. Ekitike on for I. Konate at 55', F. Chiesa for A. Isak and A. Robertson for M. Kerkez at 68', and R. Ngumoha for C. Jones at 78', while Forest used three—O. Hutchinson for N. Dominguez at 61', and C. Hudson-Odoi for D. Ndoye plus R. Yates for Igor Jesus at 86'—helping them manage the game effectively.

No injury-time goals or penalties were recorded for either team, but Forest's single assist underlined their efficiency in converting chances, contrasting Liverpool's zero assists and contributing directly to the 3-0 result that exposed the hosts' wastefulness.

The match turned on Nottingham Forest's clinical finishing, starting with Murillo's goal in the 33' that broke Liverpool's rhythm despite their possession dominance. N. Savona's strike just after the restart in the 46', assisted by N. Williams, effectively killed off any comeback hopes, as Liverpool's double substitution at 68'—bringing on F. Chiesa and A. Robertson—failed to ignite a response. M. Gibbs-White's late goal in the 78' capped a decisive performance, compounded by Liverpool's yellow cards to Gravenberch in the 66' and Chiesa in the 87', which disrupted their flow without leading to any dismissals.

Liverpool lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, relying on a solid midfield to control the game and wide attackers to stretch the play, though partnerships in the final third lacked the necessary cohesion to break down Forest's defence.

Nottingham Forest deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, with a double pivot in midfield providing stability and allowing creative players like M. Gibbs-White to exploit spaces behind the lines, forming effective links with the forward.

M. Gibbs-White earned Man of the Match honours for his influential display, capping a strong performance with a crucial goal in the 78' that secured the victory for Nottingham Forest and demonstrated his ability to deliver in key moments.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Manchester United (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Liverpool (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Leeds United (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Manchester United (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Chelsea (H)

Liverpool sit in 11th place with 18 points after this heavy defeat, their form showing back-to-back 3-0 losses that expose defensive frailties and a dip in momentum, making their upcoming clash against PSV on 26 November at 20:00 a critical opportunity to regain confidence and climb the table.

Nottingham Forest hold 16th position with 12 points, buoyed by this impressive 3-0 win that extends their positive run including a victory over Leeds and a draw with Manchester United, setting them up well for their next test is in Europe against Malmö FF on 27 November at 20:00 to build further on this away triumph.

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