Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Betting & Odds

Liverpool welcome Nottingham Forest to Anfield on Saturday August 29, with their Premier League Matchweek 2 fixture kicking off at 12:30pm BST. The Reds are odds-on favourites with Ladbrokes, but Forest’s victories on this ground in both 2024 and 2025 give the visitors a recent history of upsetting the market.

Both teams are looking for their first league win of the season. Liverpool needed a stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai to rescue a 2-2 draw away to Newcastle, while Forest began with a 1-0 home defeat to Leeds.

Ladbrokes betting on Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest offers a range of ways to approach the match, from the result and goals markets to Bet Builder and individual player selections expected closer to kick-off.

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This is Andoni Iraola’s first competitive home match as Liverpool head coach. Appointed in June after three Premier League seasons with Bournemouth, Iraola succeeded Arne Slot following a campaign in which Liverpool finished fifth and qualified for the Champions League.

His opening league match saw Liverpool twice come from behind at Newcastle. His side were vulnerable to quick counter-attacks and only secured their point through Szoboszlai’s penalty deep into added time. The first match at Anfield gives Iraola an opportunity to show how quickly his high-tempo approach can translate to a new squad and a demanding home environment.

There is also a personal historical comparison. Slot suffered his first Liverpool defeat against Forest at Anfield in September 2024. Forest returned the following season and won 3-0. Iraola will be determined to avoid a similar early setback and instead collect his first competitive Liverpool victory.

Forest have also changed head coach, appointing Oliver Glasner in July. His side showed defensive stability against Leeds but were beaten by a late free-kick, with Glasner subsequently calling for quicker ball movement, greater directness and more ruthlessness in the penalty area. Those qualities could be important against a Liverpool defence that conceded twice on the counter at Newcastle.

Forest finished 16th last season, while Liverpool were fifth, so the hosts begin with the stronger recent league position. However, the visitors have demonstrated that they can frustrate Liverpool at Anfield, defend in numbers and capitalise when space appears at the other end.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Odds

Liverpool are heavy odds-on favourites. That reflects home advantage, the strength of Iraola’s squad and the 11-place gap between the clubs in last season’s Premier League table.

The market position does not make the result straightforward. Forest won 1-0 at Anfield in September 2024 and followed that with a 3-0 victory there in November 2025. Liverpool did respond by winning 1-0 at the City Ground in February 2026, courtesy of a goal in stoppage time.

Liverpool’s attacking options include Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. A goal or assist from either would provide an encouraging early-season boost. For Forest, Morgan Gibbs-White remains an important link between midfield and attack. He also scored in Forest’s 3-0 victory at Anfield last season.

Relevant betting markets may include:

Match Betting: Back Liverpool, Nottingham Forest or the draw after 90 minutes.
Draw No Bet: Choose either side to win, with stakes returned if the match finishes level.
Double Chance: Cover two of the three possible Match Betting outcomes.
Both Teams to Score: Bet on whether both Liverpool and Forest find the net.
Over/Under Goals: Predict whether the total number of goals finishes above or below the selected line.
Correct Score: Select the exact score at the end of normal time.
Half Time/Full Time: Combine the result at the interval with the final result.
Match Odds and Both Teams to Score: Pair the match result with whether both sides score.
First Team to Score: Back Liverpool, Nottingham Forest or no score.
Team Goals: Predict how many goals either side will record.
Match Handicap and Winning Margin: Explore alternative margins of victory.
Corners and Cards: Consider team, match-total and disciplinary selections where available.
Anytime and First Goalscorer: Goalscorer markets involving players such as Alexander Isak may be added closer to kick-off.
Player Props: Expected options may include shots, shots on target, assists and tackles for eligible players, potentially including Wirtz and Gibbs-White.
Bet Builder: Combine eligible result, goals, team and player selections within one bet.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips & Strategy

Assess Liverpool’s defensive transitions

Liverpool conceded both Newcastle goals following quick breaks from the hosts. Bettors assessing goals, Both Teams to Score or player markets should consider how effectively Iraola’s side control the spaces they leave when attacking.

Do not overlook Forest’s record at Anfield

Forest have won on their last two Premier League visits to Anfield, first 1-0 in 2024 and then 3-0 in 2025. That does not determine this result, but it provides a reason to compare Match Betting with alternatives such as Double Chance, Draw No Bet and handicap markets.

Monitor the creative players

Wirtz and Isak are two of Liverpool’s major attacking threats, while Gibbs-White is central to Forest’s work behind the striker. Their confirmed involvement, roles and match fitness may influence scorer, assist, shots and other player-prop markets when team news is released.

Why Bet on Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest with Ladbrokes?

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest should offer a wide selection of pre-match and in-play markets through Ladbrokes, including match outcomes, total goals, team markets, Bet Builder and player props as they become available.

Customers can follow the fixture on mobile or desktop and explore the Ladbrokes Premier Content Hub for the latest odds, match previews, statistics, betting insights and available football promotions. Check the event page before placing a bet, as prices, markets and player selections can change before kick-off.

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Andoni Iraola’s first competitive match at Anfield brings together a Liverpool side searching for its first win and a Nottingham Forest team with a proven ability to upset the Reds on Merseyside. With Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Morgan Gibbs-White among the headline attacking names, there are storylines across the result, goals and player markets.