Liverpool vs 29.08.26 11:302 – 2Full Time
Nottingham Forest — Premier League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Liverpool rally twice to draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at Anfield
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest shared four goals in a Premier League round two clash at Anfield that finished 2-2, with the visitors twice taking the lead before the hosts came back to level. Forest went in ahead at half-time despite Liverpool dominating the ball, and the final score left both sides with just a point to add to their tallies for the campaign.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Dan Ndoye put Forest ahead in the 24th minute, converting an assist from Morgan Gibbs-White to make it 0-1, and that scoreline held into the break. Liverpool responded early in the second half through Alexander Isak, who finished a Cody Gakpo assist in the 60th minute to draw the hosts level at 1-1.
Forest struck again in the 70th minute when Gibbs-White converted from the penalty spot to restore their advantage at 2-1. Liverpool pushed forward and found a second equaliser in the 82nd minute through Víctor Muñoz, who was set up by Florian Wirtz, sealing the 2-2 outcome that leaves Liverpool tenth and Forest twelfth in the table.
Liverpool controlled possession heavily, holding 69 percent of the ball to Forest's 31, and edged the shot count 13 to 12, yet Forest's efficiency on the break underlined how the visitors made the most of fewer chances.
Isak scored Liverpool's first equaliser and finished with the highest rating on the pitch at 8.02, capping an influential display up front.
Liverpool's overwhelming 69 percent possession share reflected their control of territory, even as Forest twice found ways to break the deadlock.
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest drew 2–2 (half-time 0–1).
Liverpool met Nottingham Forest in the Premier League (Regular Season - 2). Kick-off was Saturday, 29 August 2026, 11:30 UTC at Anfield. Referee: S. Barrott.
Team pages: Liverpool · Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Key moments
- 24' Goal: Dan Ndoye (assist: Morgan Gibbs-White) — 0–1 · Watch Dan Ndoye's goal video (24')
- 60' Goal: Alexander Isak (assist: Cody Gakpo) — 1–1 · Watch Alexander Isak's goal video (60')
- 70' Goal (penalty): Morgan Gibbs-White — 1–2 · Watch Morgan Gibbs-White's goal video (70')
- 82' Goal: Víctor Muñoz (assist: Florian Wirtz) — 2–2 · Watch Víctor Muñoz's goal video (82')
Starting line-ups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
- 1 Alisson Becker
- 6 Miloš Kerkez
- 4 Virgil van Dijk
- 5 J. Jacquet
- 30 Jeremie Frimpong
- 10 Alexis Mac Allister
- 8 Dominik Szoboszlai
- 18 Cody Gakpo
- 7 Florian Wirtz
- 23 Víctor Muñoz
- 9 Alexander Isak
Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 80% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Liverpool have gone over 1.5 in 82% of their last 38 matches and Nottingham Forest in 71% of their last 38, again
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 29% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Their meetings usually stay under — Only 20% of the last 5 meetings went over 2.5 goals.
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 56% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Their meetings usually stay under — Only 20% of the last 5 meetings went over 2.5 goals.
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 57% both teams score
Liverpool to Score. League base rate: 78% home sides score
Home rated 2014 vs 1868 — 0.77 expected score Nottingham Forest without key midfielder Ibrahim Sangaré Home on 5 days rest; Away on 3 Home scored in 100% of recent home matches
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Premier League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- Watch Dan Ndoye's goal against Liverpool (24').
- Watch Alexander Isak's goal against Nottingham Forest (60').
- Watch Morgan Gibbs-White's goal against Liverpool (70').
- Watch Víctor Muñoz's goal against Nottingham Forest (82').
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Liverpool 2–2 Nottingham Forest. Explore more on the Liverpool and Nottingham Forest team pages or the Premier League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest?
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest drew 2–2 (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest?
Dan Ndoye (24') for Nottingham Forest; Alexander Isak (60') for Liverpool; Morgan Gibbs-White (70') (penalty) for Nottingham Forest; Víctor Muñoz (82') for Liverpool.
›Where can I watch Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Liverpool 2–2 Nottingham Forest are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest?
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest have met 8 times — 4 wins for Liverpool, 3 wins for Nottingham Forest and 1 draw.