Notable statistics before the Nottingham vs Liverpool match
On the rankings, Liverpool is leading with 46 points. Meanwhile, Forest are right behind with 40 points. Forest's rise is the biggest surprise in the Premier League this season. They are in a position to compete for the championship as well as have a ticket to the Champions League at the end of the season.
If they beat Liverpool at City Ground, coach Nuno Santo's team will shorten the gap to 3 points over their opponents.
Forest are flying high and have won 6 consecutive Premier League matches. A win over Slot's side would equal their longest ever run of seven games, a feat they have achieved in four previous times (February 1893, December 1906, October 2021 and September 1979).
With five wins in their last six home games (losing 1), Forest have improved their record to their previous 21 games at the City Ground (W4 D7 L10). Another win here would see them win four straight home games in the same top flight for the first time since January 1996.
A resilient defence is key to Forest's success. Goalkeeper Matz Sels has kept 9 clean sheets in the Premier League this season, more than any other goalkeeper. Mark Crossley is Forest's only goalkeeper to keep more clean sheets in a single season in the top flight (13 in the 1994-1995 season).
Liverpool have played great away from home this season, unbeaten in nine Premier League away games (W7 D2). This streak of achievements is only inferior to the 1987-1988 seasons (failed in the first 15 away matches) and 2018-2019 (10 matches) and 2019-2020 (13 matches).
Liverpool have scored at least two goals in each of their last 12 Premier League games, their second long run of 15 consecutive games between March and September 2019.
Mohamed Salah has a big impact on Liverpool and 16 of his 18 Premier League goals this season have come in the second half of the match.
Teammate Cody Gakpo is also another Liverpool player in good form. The Dutch striker has scored in 3 consecutive Premier League matches - the longest streak of his career in this tournament.
He is looking to join the list of 7 Dutch players who have scored in at least 4 consecutive appearances in the Premier League. The last Dutch player to do this was Crysencio Summerville in November 2022, while dirk Kuyt also did it for Liverpool (a 5-match streak, which ended in May 2011).
In terms of force, Forest welcomed Danilo back from injury in the FA Cup win over Luton Town, while Ibrahim Sangare is also about to return. Liverpool are still without Joe Gomez due to injury, while Darwin Nunez is suspended for the trip to Nottingham.
Forest vs Liverpool head-to-head record
In the first leg, Forest beat Liverpool 1-0 away. They can repeat their record of winning both matches against Liverpool in a single season since 1962-1963 if they continue to beat their opponents at home.
Liverpool won 1-0 in the match at Forest last season. However, they have previously gone 13 games without a win away from home in the league against Forest (D7 L6).
The Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool match will take place at 3:00 a.m. on January 15.
