Nottingham Forest's recent form is a major concern, characterized by a lack of wins and difficulty in scoring. Their home advantage has been minimal this season, and they face a significant step up in class against Liverpool. The injury list for Forest, particularly the potential absence of key defender Murillo and goalkeeper Matz Sels, could further weaken their already fragile backline. Liverpool, on the other hand, comes into the game with confidence, having won four of their last five matches. Although they are missing several key players through injury, their squad depth and the quality of players like Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike should be enough to overcome a struggling Forest side. The head-to-head record shows a mixed bag in recent years, but Liverpool's current form and Forest's struggles point towards an away victory. The prediction of a 2-1 win for Liverpool reflects their attacking strength, but also acknowledges that Forest, fighting for survival, could find the net. The odds for an away win and over 2.5 goals appear to be the most sensible plays based on the comprehensive analysis of both teams' current situations.