Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday lunchtime in their first home game of the season. Andoni Iraola’s side were held 2-2 at Newcastle, while Oliver Glasner lost his first game in charge of Forest at home to Leeds.Ahead of Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off, Betfred are offering new customers the chance to net £50 in free bets. Sign up via our link, deposit £10 using a debit card, and place a £10 bet on any sports market at odds of evens or better.You don’t need a promo code to claim this offer – simply sign up through our link and the free bets will be credited automatically once your qualifying bet settles.Anthony Elanga put Newcastle ahead inside five minutes, Cody Gakpo levelled just before the hour, and Joe Willock restored the home side’s lead two minutes later. Liverpool needed a 99th-minute penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai to escape with a point, and Iraola’s first competitive game was chaotic rather than controlled. Milos Kerkez struggled with Elanga all afternoon, Virgil van Dijk had no answer to William Osula, and Alexander Isak’s return to Tyneside passed him by almost entirely.Forest have changed almost everything and are still waiting to see the benefit. Glasner arrived from Crystal Palace as the club’s fifth manager in under a year, replacing Vítor Pereira after 137 days, and his first game ended in a 1-0 home defeat to Leeds settled by Anton Stach’s late free kick. Elliot Anderson has gone to Manchester City for a club-record £116m, Ryan Yates and Nicolò Savona are unavailable, and Forest face Leeds again at the City Ground in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday before travelling to Merseyside.Net even more value with BetfredFollow our link to Betfred and these simple steps to claim your free bets:Register as a new customer using our link – no promo code requiredDeposit £10 or more using a debit cardPlace a single £10 bet on any sports market at odds of evens (2.0) or higherOnce your bet settles, you’ll receive £50 in free bets within 24 hours – £30 to use on any Sportsbook markets, and £20 to use on accumulators with four or more selections. All free bets expire after 7 days.A useful boost for the first Saturday lunchtime game at Anfield this season.Liverpool’s free week to tell against a stretched Forest sideForest arrive with a recent record here that ought to worry Liverpool. They won 3-0 at Anfield last November, part of a season that took them to a Europa League semi-final, and Glasner’s back three is exactly the shape that gave Iraola’s predecessor problems. Liverpool also shipped two at Newcastle and looked short of protection for a back line that has only just been assembled.The difference is the state each side arrives in. Forest play Leeds twice at the City Ground inside four days before this, making it three games in eight, and Glasner has said publicly that his squad will not be at full sharpness for weeks and that the two signings he expects will not arrive in time to help. Liverpool have no midweek game at all, entering the Carabao Cup only at the third round. The side that beat Liverpool here in November was built around Anderson in midfield, and he now plays for Manchester City.Liverpool to winBoth teams to scoreNine months ago Forest won 3-0 at Anfield, and the team that did it has since lost its best midfielder and three managers.If you’re looking to shop around before committing, our full list of the best football betting sites is well worth a look too.Understanding the offerTo claim this Betfred offer ahead of the new season, follow these steps:Register as a new Betfred customer ahead of Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest (18+, UK and Gibraltar only)No promo code is required – simply sign up through our linkDeposit a minimum of £10 using a debit card (or a debit card linked to Apple Pay or Instant Bank Transfer)Place a single £10+ bet on any sports market at odds of evens (2.0) or higher, settled within 7 days of registeringCashed-out or voided bets do not count as your qualifying betYou’ll receive:£50 in free bets, credited within 24 hours of your qualifying bet settling3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook markets2 x £10 to use on win-only Accumulators (4+ selections)Free bets expire 7 days after being issuedKey terms and conditions of this Betfred offer Debit card deposits only (or a debit card linked to Apple Pay/Instant Bank Transfer) Qualifying bet must be at odds of evens (2.0) or higher Free bets credited within 24 hours of your qualifying bet settling Free bets expire 7 days after being issued Free bets cannot be used on Virtual Sports or Totepool One offer per customer, household, IP address or device Read more about the Premier League during the 2026/27 seasonPremier League top 4 oddsPremier League relegation oddsPremier League refereesGolden Boot oddsAbout the authorZack LaneZack Patrick Lane is an enthusiastic sports writer and lifelong Aston Villa supporter who passionately follows the beautiful game. 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