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Opta Gives Liverpool 61% Chance vs Nottingham Forest

8/29/2026

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Iraola Seeks Win

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola will seek a Premier League win at Anfield against Nottingham Forest on August 29, 2026.
Liverpool missed forward Hugo Ekitike, defender Conor Bradley, defender Giovanni Leoni, forward Federico Chiesa and defender Joe Gomez through injury.
Forest lack midfielder Ibrahim Sangare (calf) and doubt Neco Williams and Ryan Yates.
Opta gave Liverpool a 61.1% win probability, Forest 18.2% and a draw 20.7%.

Summary

Analysts Examine Expansion

Analysts Jon Arnold and Seth Vertelney examine a possible 64-team expansion for the 2030 World Cup.
The discussion appears in a Sports Seriously segment that also previews Liverpool’s match at Anfield.
The analysts aim to break down the effects of expanding the tournament to 64 teams.
The segment underscores ongoing debate about FIFA’s format ahead of the 2030 World Cup.

History

Historical Context

France’s 1998 World Cup, the first to feature 32 teams and 64 matches, marked a commercial boost that set a precedent for expansion. FIFA president Gianni Infantino later approved a 48-team format for 2026, prompting discussion of a 64-team 2030 tournament. Liverpool’s Aug 29, 2026 Anfield clash with Nottingham Forest shows clubs adjusting to longer international calendars.

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Iraola Seeks Win

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola will seek a Premier League win at Anfield against Nottingham Forest on August 29, 2026.
Liverpool missed forward Hugo Ekitike, defender Conor Bradley, defender Giovanni Leoni, forward Federico Chiesa and defender Joe Gomez through injury.
Forest lack midfielder Ibrahim Sangare (calf) and doubt Neco Williams and Ryan Yates.
Opta gave Liverpool a 61.1% win probability, Forest 18.2% and a draw 20.7%.

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