Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool predictions, Feb 22, 2026

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As Nottingham Forest prepares to host Liverpool FC on February 22, 2026, the matchup promises to be an intriguing contest in the English Premier League. Recent form suggests contrasting trajectories for both teams. Nottingham Forest has clinched victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating a struggle to find consistent momentum. They will need to leverage their home advantage at the City Ground to capitalize on any lapses in Liverpool’s defensive organization.

On the other hand, Liverpool enters the match with a stronger recent record, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. Their potent attacking capabilities will be bolstered by a dynamic forward line, which has shown resilience and creativity. Liverpool’s ability to control possession and create high-quality chances will be critical in breaking down Nottingham Forest’s defense.

Bookmakers favor Liverpool for this encounter, with odds reflecting a 53.1% probability of an away win, contrasted with Nottingham Forest’s home win probability of 23.7%. While Nottingham Forest might present a robust home challenge, Liverpool’s current form and tactical prowess make them the likely favorites. However, in football, outcomes can shift dramatically, and both teams have the potential to impact the game’s result significantly.

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Nottingham 23.4%

Draw 24%

Liverpool 52.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

Outrights of English Premier League Liverpool: 0.61% Nottingham: 0.09%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	4.15	4.1	1.81
	4.15	4.15	1.8
	4.17	4.17	1.87	Watch and Bet
	3.9	3.8	1.8
	4.13	4.2	1.82
	4	3.8	1.81

Latest Results

11.02.26 Nottingham Forest – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 0:0 06.02.26 Leeds United – Nottingham Forest – 3:1 01.02.26 Nottingham Forest – Crystal Palace – 1:1 29.01.26 Nottingham Forest – Ferencvárosi TC – 4:0 25.01.26 Brentford FC – Nottingham Forest – 0:2

14.02.26 Liverpool FC – Brighton & Hove Albion – 3:0 11.02.26 Sunderland AFC – Liverpool FC – 0:1 08.02.26 Liverpool FC – Manchester City – 1:2 31.01.26 Liverpool FC – Newcastle United – 4:1 28.01.26 Liverpool FC – FK Qarabağ Agdam – 6:0

Facts

An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 17 and 6).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nottingham won 2.

Nottingham has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Liverpool is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Liverpool may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Liverpool has had a series of home games.

In this match, Liverpool is a strong favorite.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Nottingham won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 8:9. (average 1:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Nottingham won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 2:3. (average 0.5:0.8).

Latest Head To Head

22.11.25 Liverpool FC – Nottingham Forest – 0:3 14.01.25 Nottingham Forest – Liverpool FC – 1:1 14.09.24 Liverpool FC – Nottingham Forest – 0:1 02.03.24 Nottingham Forest – Liverpool FC – 0:1 29.10.23 Liverpool FC – Nottingham Forest – 3:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Arsenal	26	17	6	3	50:18	32	57
2	Manchester City	26	16	5	5	54:24	30	53
3	Aston Villa	26	15	5	6	37:27	10	50
4	Manchester Utd	26	12	9	5	47:37	10	45
5	Chelsea	26	12	8	6	47:30	17	44
6	Liverpool	26	12	6	8	41:35	6	42
7	Brentford	26	12	4	10	40:35	5	40
8	Everton	26	10	7	9	29:30	-1	37
9	Bournemouth	26	9	10	7	43:45	-2	37
10	Newcastle	26	10	6	10	37:37	0	36
11	Sunderland	26	9	9	8	27:30	-3	36
12	Fulham	26	10	4	12	35:40	-5	34
13	Crystal Palace	26	8	8	10	28:32	-4	32
14	Brighton	26	7	10	9	34:34	0	31
15	Leeds	26	7	9	10	36:45	-9	30
16	Tottenham	26	7	8	11	36:37	-1	29
17	Nottingham	26	7	6	13	25:38	-13	27
18	West Ham	26	6	6	14	32:49	-17	24
19	Burnley	26	4	6	16	28:51	-23	18
20	Wolves	26	1	6	19	16:48	-32	9

English Premier League Outrights

1. Arsenal: 1.32 (68.83%)

2. Manchester City: 3.61 (25.21%)

3. Manchester United: 88 (1.03%)

4. Aston Villa: 91.33 (1%)

5. Burnley: 100 (0.91%)

6. Chelsea: 133.67 (0.68%)

7. Liverpool: 150.33 (0.61%)

8. Brentford: 400.33 (0.23%)

9. Fulham: 480.2 (0.19%)

10. Newcastle Utd: 483.67 (0.19%)

11. Bournemouth: 580.2 (0.16%)

12. Everton: 580.2 (0.16%)

13. Brighton: 580.2 (0.16%)

14. Sunderland: 650.33 (0.14%)

15. Crystal Palace: 680.2 (0.13%)

16. Tottenham: 880.2 (0.1%)

17. Nottingham: 980.2 (0.09%)

18. West Ham: 980.2 (0.09%)

19. Leeds: 980.2 (0.09%)

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