"The last time the pair met resulted in an extremely rare 3-0 home defeat for the Reds. Even though Liverpool hadn't been in great form at the time, it was still a shock result. Forest also stunned the home crowd last season. Liverpool had just beaten Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, but were brought back down to earth with a 1-0 defeat thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi's second-half strike."
"Forest's style of football is exactly what Liverpool have struggled against this season. They've got big, physical defenders and midfielders, like Murillo and Ibrahim Sangaré, and rapid wingers like Callum Hudson-Odoi and Omari Hutchinson. They play a low block, looking to capitalise on counter-attacks and set pieces, which has often been effective against Liverpool this season. And then you have Morgan Gibbs-White, who is one of the finest ball carriers in the league."
Nottingham Forest have repeatedly troubled Liverpool, delivering a rare 3-0 win and a separate 1-0 victory despite Liverpool's strong form. Forest deploy a low block, strong physical defenders and midfielders, and rapid wingers who exploit transitions and set pieces. Key individual threats include Morgan Gibbs-White's ball-carrying and the technical ability of Elliot Anderson, alongside pace from Callum Hudson-Odoi and Omari Hutchinson. Recent draws with top teams show defensive solidity and difficulty to break down. The City Ground's hostile atmosphere compounds Liverpool's tactical challenges, making the fixture particularly tricky for the visitors.
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