In the English Premier League on February 22, 2026, Nottingham Forest will face Liverpool. Liverpool is given odds of 1.87 to win, reflecting a 52.66% chance of success. Both Nottingham Forest's victory and a draw are priced at 4.16, each with a 23.67% probability. This setup is due to the current form of the teams and Liverpool's attacking efficiency in recent matches. Liverpool is seen as the clear favorite according to the odds, which is also supported by their goal-scoring statistics.
Looking at secondary indicators, Nottingham Forest has an average ball possession of 47.8% over the last five matches, commits 10.4 fouls, records 2 offsides per game, and receives 0.6 yellow cards. Liverpool appears slightly more active with 52% possession, 12.4 fouls, 3 offsides, and 0.6 warnings. In their last three matches, Nottingham Forest's results were: February 19, 2026 - Fenerbahçe vs Nottingham Forest - 0-3, February 11, 2026 - Nottingham Forest vs Wolverhampton - 0-0, February 6, 2026 - Leeds vs Nottingham Forest - 3-1. Liverpool's recent results were: February 14, 2026 - Liverpool vs Brighton - 3-0, February 11, 2026 - Sunderland vs Liverpool - 0-1, February 8, 2026 - Liverpool vs Manchester City - 1-2. In their last head-to-head on November 22, 2025, Liverpool lost to Nottingham Forest 0-3.
Over a five-match series, Nottingham Forest averages 2.6 goals per game, scoring 1.8 and conceding 0.8. Liverpool's figures are even higher: 3.6 goals per game, with 3 scored and only 0.6 conceded. In the last five matches, Nottingham Forest exceeded the 2.5 total goals mark three times, while Liverpool did so four out of five times. In terms of halves, Nottingham Forest exceeded 1.5 total goals in the first half four out of five times, while Liverpool did so twice. In the second half, Liverpool had four out of five high-scoring games (over 1.5), and Nottingham Forest twice. Nottingham Forest most often scores between the 16th and 30th minutes (50%) and concedes between the 31st and 45th minutes (40%). Liverpool frequently finds the net between the 61st and 75th minutes (29%) and concedes late in the game - 76th to 90th minutes (50%). These stats confirm the high attacking potential of both teams, especially Liverpool. Based on the statistics, a bet on over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.74 seems logical.
On average, Nottingham Forest earns 7.8 corners per match, while Liverpool earns 8.4. In the last five games, Nottingham Forest consistently saw over 9.5 total corners, and Liverpool did so in four out of five games. The closest line to the average total corners is 16.2, but among available options, the closest is the 9.5 line. The odds for over 9.5 corners is 1.60, and under 9.5 is 2.20. Liverpool is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.65. According to the statistics, both teams regularly win many corners, making a bet on over 9.5 corners logical for this match.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool, 22.02.2026 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.74. Exact score: 1-2, odds 8.00.


