Premier League Gameweek 2
Liverpool 2 - 2 FT Nottingham Forest
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Dan Ndoye (Morgan Gibbs-White) 24'
32' Florian Wirtz
Igor Jesus 44'
HT
Ola Aina 50'
54' Víctor Muñoz
58' Florian Wirtz
60' Alexander Isak (Cody Gakpo)
↓ Dan Ndoye ↑Liam Delap 66'
69' Alisson Becker
71' ↓ Jeremie Frimpong ↑Ryan Gravenberch
71' ↓ Milos Kerkez ↑Konstantinos Tsimikas
71' ↓ Cody Gakpo ↑Rio Ngumoha
77' ↓ Jérémy Jacquet ↑Ronald Araujo
77' ↓ Alexis Mac Allister ↑Treymaurice Nyoni
79' Ronald Araujo
82' Víctor Muñoz (Florian Wirtz)
↓ Ola Aina ↑Luca Netz 86'
↓ James Mcatee ↑Callum Hudson-Odoi 90'+2
↓ Igor Jesus ↑Nicolás Domínguez 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Alisson Becker 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeremie Frimpong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
J. Jacquet 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
90%
Duel Win %
Virgil van Dijk 
MAGNET
119
Activity
119
Activity
113
Passes
6
Duels
Miloš Kerkez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
Dominik Szoboszlai
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
79
Passes
11
Duels
Alexis Mac Allister
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
60
Passes
15
Duels
Víctor Muñoz 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Florian Wirtz 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Cody Gakpo
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.0
Rating
Forwards
Alexander Isak 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.0
Rating
BENCH
Giorgi Mamardashvili 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ronald Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Tsimikas 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
James McConnell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trey Nyoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Gravenberch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wataru Endo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Koumas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jair
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Nikola Milenković 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Murillo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ola Aina 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
3
Duels Lost
26
Poss Lost
Xaver Schlager
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
James McAtee 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Neco Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Ndoye
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
Morgan Gibbs-White 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Igor Jesus
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
29
Passes
19
Duels
BENCH
John Victor Furtado
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ousmane Diomande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Netz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zach Abbott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Yates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam Delap
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Wood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Hudson-Odoi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League | City Ground |
| 11/22/2025 | Liverpool | 0 - 3 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Anfield |
| 01/14/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 09/14/2024 | Liverpool | 0 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Anfield |
| 03/02/2024 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 10/29/2023 | Liverpool | 3 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Anfield |
| 04/22/2023 | Liverpool | 3 - 2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Anfield |
| 10/22/2022 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 0 | Liverpool | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 03/20/2022 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 1 | Liverpool | FA Cup | The City Ground |
02/22/2026
11/22/2025
01/14/2025
09/14/2024
03/02/2024
10/29/2023
04/22/2023
10/22/2022
03/20/2022
Liverpool Win
Nottingham Forest Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Liverpool
Nottingham Forest
Liverpool
Nottingham Forest
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Anfield Chaos Ends in Breathless Deadlock
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A relentless exchange of blows at Anfield leaves both sides searching for their first win of the season after a thoroughly entertaining stalemate.
Early Jolts and VAR Drama
Liverpool set up camp in the opposition half from the opening exchanges, accumulating 69% possession and attempting to break down a resolute Nottingham Forest defense. Yet, the visitors perfectly executed a counter-attacking gameplan at Anfield. Despite the home side's territorial dominance, it was the away team who struck first. Dan Ndoye finished off a slick move assisted by Morgan Gibbs-White in the 24th minute to stun the local faithful. The Intensity immediately ratcheted up as the hosts poured forward in response. They thought they had found a swift reply when Florian Wirtz found the back of the net in the 32nd minute, but VAR dramatically intervened to cancel the equalizer, sending the Reds into the halftime break with a frustrating deficit to overcome.
Swinging Pendulum
The second half unleashed the true Balance of this contest, transforming the pitch into a chaotic back-and-forth arena. The hosts finally made their possession count on the hour mark. Alexander Isak restored parity, latching onto a precise pass from Cody Gakpo to inject life into the home crowd. However, the visitors refused to crumble under the mounting pressure. Instead of retreating, they pushed back and earned a crucial penalty just ten minutes later. Gibbs-White stepped up and confidently converted from the spot, snatching the advantage right back for the away side. The constant momentum shifts defined this spell of the match, as Liverpool's heavy passing metrics were repeatedly undone by Forest's sheer efficiency in creating high-value chances on the break.
A Frantic Finish
Staring down the barrel of an unexpected home defeat, the hosts threw caution to the wind in the dying stages. Their relentless pressure paid dividends in the 82nd minute when Víctor Muñoz became the late hero, finishing a sequence orchestrated by Wirtz to level the scoreline once more. The final whistle cemented a 2-2 draw that feels like a missed opportunity for both camps. With a combined 25 shots exchanged between the two sides, the entertainment value was undeniably high, but the league table paints a harsher reality. Neither club has managed to secure a victory in their opening two matches. Liverpool must figure out how to translate their overwhelming 625 passes into better defensive solidity, while Forest will rue letting two separate leads slip away on the road.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened in the 32nd minute to cancel an equalizing goal by Florian Wirtz, forcing Liverpool to chase the game well into the second half.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Routine Anfield Test for Liverpool
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. A massive gap in quality and early-season lethargy makes this fixture tough to recommend for the casual neutral.
The Setup
The new Premier League campaign is barely underway, but this August 29 clash at Anfield already feels like a lopsided affair. Liverpool step onto the pitch for their opening fixture aiming to lay down an immediate marker. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are already nursing an early-season defeat, saddled with a dismal Form rating that suggests a tough afternoon on Merseyside. Because it is only matchday two, the Stakes are inherently low, lacking the urgent tension that defines the final months of a season. While the home side boast top-tier quality through F. Wirtz and D. Szoboszlai, the overall clash yields a surprisingly modest Stars rating. The massive gulf in quality heavily skews the competitive Balance, leaving the visitors hoping to pull off a monumental upset. Figures like M. Gibbs-White and E. Anderson will need to orchestrate perfect counter-attacks if they want to salvage any pride.
Key Battle
The true contest will unfold organically between the home midfield and the away back line. The central creators will look to dismantle a deep, compact defensive block. If the visitors sit too deep, they risk being suffocated by waves of pressure; if they press high, they will inevitably leave fatal gaps for the hosts to exploit.
Our Prediction
Our take points to a highly comfortable afternoon for the home side. Expect them to monopolize possession and methodically break down a stubborn but severely overmatched defence, eventually cruising to a straightforward victory.