Premier League 2024-25, Nottingham Forest stun Liverpool at Anfield: Stats
Callum Hudson-Odoi scored as Nottingham Forest stunned Liverpool at Anfield in matchweek 4 of the Premier League 2024-25 season. The result means Arne Slot's perfect start as Reds boss ended. Former Chelsea player Hudson-Odoi cut in from the left and curled an inch-perfect shot into the far bottom corner from Anthony Elanga's assist in the 72nd minute. Here are the key stats.
Liverpool suffer maiden defeat; Forest are unbeaten
Victory for Forest sees them rise to fourth in the Premier League standings. They have eight points from four matches (W2 D2). On the other hand, Slot's Liverpool came into this contest with three three wins under their belt. They have nine points.
Liverpool were the better side in the first half
In the 1st half, Liverpool had the better chances. The Reds went closest before the break when Luis Diaz, hammering a shot against the near post from a tight angle. Forest keeper Matz Sels pulled off a solid save to keep out an Alexis Mac Allister header. He also got lucky after spilling Diaz's effort.
Forest grow at Anfield in the 2nd half
Forest went on to create more after the break. Morgan Gibbs-White and Elanga went on to shoot off target before Hudson-Odoi's screamer. This was the first goal Liverpool conceded this season. The Reds failed to create many clear chances and hence couldn't find an equalizer. Notably, Elanga almost doubled Forest's lead late on but he shot straight at goalkeeper Alisson.
Here are the match stats
The Reds had 0.87 expected goals compared to Forest's 0.60. Liverpool made 14 attempts with five shots on target. Forest had three shots on target from five attempts. Liverpool had 34 touches in the opposition box and owned 70% possession.
Forest's first away win against Liverpool since 1969
As per Opta, this was Forest's first away win in the top-flight against Liverpool since Ferbruary 1969. The result ended their 25-game winless streak at Anfield in all competitions.
