Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this one down at Anfield. Liverpool welcome Nottingham Forest in what should be a cracking game, but if we're being honest, both sides have been about as consistent as a chocolate teapot lately.

The Reds have had a right shocker of a run recently - losing 7 of their last 10 games. They've been shipping goals for fun too, letting in 1.7 per game on average. Mind you, they did show some spark with that 1-0 win over Real Madrid and a 2-0 victory against Aston Villa. At home, they've been a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde act - winning half their games but looking vulnerable in the other half.

Forest, bless 'em, are having a proper mare this season. Sitting 19th in the table with just 9 points from 11 games tells its own story. Their away form is absolutely shocking - not a single win in their last 4 away trips and barely managing half a goal per game on the road. They did show some life recently with a 3-1 win over Leeds and a decent 2-2 draw with Man United, but let's be honest, Leeds are struggling worse than them.

When these two met last time out, it ended 1-1, and historically Liverpool have had the wood over Forest at Anfield, winning 2 out of 3. But form, as they say, is temporary and class is permanent - though neither side is showing much class at the moment!

The key thing here is Forest's away scoring record. They simply don't travel well, and Liverpool, despite their defensive woes, should be able to keep them quiet. The Reds might not be firing on all cylinders, but they're still Liverpool at home against the second-worst team in the league.

Looking at the numbers, both teams concede plenty, but Forest's attack goes missing on the road. That's why I'm leaning towards a low-scoring affair here. The goal expectancy suggests around 2 goals total, and with Forest averaging just 0.5 goals away from home, Under 2.5 looks like the smart money.