Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Prediction
Ipswich have made a better start to life in the Premier League than even their most passionate fans would have dreamed of. However, our soccer predictions point to the visitors walking away with all three points. Can Nottingham Forest secure a victory which will take them out of the relegation zone?
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Betting Tips
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Nottingham Forest or draw
Anyone not feeling confident about backing a team in the Premier League relegation zone should consider this market. Betting on Nottingham Forest to win or draw offers cover if the home side salvages a point. Ipswich have lost three of their last five matches, including 11 goals conceded. However, that includes a fantastic performance against Manchester City, the league leaders. Betting on Forest outright feels a little too risky heading into game week eight in the Prem.
Ipswich Town +2
Handicap betting on tight games can be the right way to go. Ipswich +2 only loses if Forest win by two goals or more. It's a winner if the home team wins or the match ends in a draw. The visitors are averaging just 0.71 goals scored per game this season, so a low-scoring 0-1 or 1-1 result is on the cards. Betting against Ipswich this season could prove costly as they sit 10th in the table versus Forrest in 19th.
Under 2.5 goals
Nottingham Forest fans will know all too well that the goals have dried up this season. They have failed to score in 60% of recent matches. Ipswich might have lost against teams like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Manchester United, but they found the back of the net twice on all three occasions. However, that high-tempo side has not been present in every fixture this season, and it could provide an opportunity for Forest to steal three points on the road. Betting under 2.5 goals is the most appealing market.
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FinishedIpswich Town v Nottingham Forest Betting Odds
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Key Stats
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Recent Form
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
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| 1st to 7th not shown · 7 clubs | ||||||||||
| 8 | Everton | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 10 | |
| 9 | Hull City | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 9 | |
| 10 | Ipswich TownHome Ipswich Town is the home team in this article. | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 9 | |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14 | −4 | 8 | |
| 12 | Aston Villa | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | −4 | 8 | |
| 13th to 16th not shown · 4 clubs | ||||||||||
| 17 | Coventry City | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 14 | −8 | 6 | |
| 18, Relegation | Fulham | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | −3 | 5 | |
| 19, Relegation | Nottingham ForestAway Nottingham Forest is the away team in this article. | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | −4 | 5 | |
| 20, Relegation | Sunderland | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 14 | −8 | 4 | |
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head
Last 3 meetings
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Team News
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Saša LukićOut with a knock. Ipswich lose a midfielder with 493 minutes and an assist this season, so Florentino and Palacios carry the middle of the park.Verified 21/10Injury
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Igor JesusRuled out with a calf injury. He is one of only four Forest scorers this season, which thins an attack that has managed five league goals in total.Verified 21/10Injury
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Nicolò SavonaKnee InjuryVerified 21/10Injury
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Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest Match Preview
Even though Nottingham Forest sit in the relegation zone, we expect a strong performance from the away side. Oliver Glasner has yet to really make his mark as head coach, and pressure is mounting on the Austrian to deliver or end up going down in history alongside Ange Postecoglou as one of the worst Premier League managers of all time.
Even without key players like Igor Jesus and Morgan Gibbs-White, this side has far too much quality to be sitting in 19th. Ipswich could be the perfect team to reignite the Forest fire and see the club slowly climb up the league table. They average over 17 shots per match, and if they can increase the number on target, they have every chance of salvaging this season with Glasner at the helm.
Ipswich have a lot to be proud of so far this season. The Premier League odds had them as one of the favourites for relegation, but they have been anything but a pushover side. Their matches have been entertaining, with 71% containing over 2.5 goals. However, they have conceded 18 so far this season, worrying numbers even with some strong displays. A leaky defence usually spells death in the top flight of English football, but does Forrest have enough bite to strike?
We predict this will be a nervy contest for most of the game. The possession stats will come out fairly even, with a slight advantage to the hosts. However, we don't believe they will be able to break the deadlock. Instead, expect Forest to nick a goal on the counter against the run of play, and hold off a late rebuttal to secure all three points. Under 2.5 goals and a 1-0 away victory is the top pick for this fixture for anyone interested in sports betting.
Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Key Players
Season figures, 2026/2027.
Leif Davis hasn't missed a minute and has chipped in 2 goals and an assist from the left. With Lukić out, his forward runs matter even more to how Ipswich build from the back. He is one to watch when tracking back as he already picked up two bookings.
Julio Enciso is Ipswich's chief creator, with 2 assists. He is the club's top provider, and will find some joy in the middle of the park. He has started every game, and against a Forest back line that rarely concedes early, his creativity will be important if it's 0-0 late in the day.
Dan Ndoye has 2 of Forest's 5 goals, which tells you everything you need to know. He has played in all seven games, and with Igor Jesus out, he carries almost the whole burden with Delap floundering up front.
Morgan Gibbs-White has a goal and 2 assists this season. He had a hand in three of Forest's five goals. If Forest are to break through, it will run through him. However, he is a doubt entering this game, having picked up a knock.
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Goals Per Match
Goals scored and conceded per match. Ipswich Town: Premier League · 2026/2027 season · 7 matches; Nottingham Forest: Premier League · 2026/2027 season · 7 matches.
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Goals by 15-Minute Period
Goals scored and conceded by period · shared scale across both panels.
Sample: Premier League · 2026/2027 season · 7 matches per club.
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Shots and Possession
Attacking volume, efficiency and control of possession.
Sample: Premier League · 2026/2027 season · 7 matches per club.
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Goal Lines and Both Teams to Score
Probability of clearing each goal line and of both teams scoring.
| Line | Ipswich Town | Nottingham Forest | Average |
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| 1.5 | 86% | 43% | 64% |
| 2.5 | 71% | 43% | 57% |
| 3.5 | 43% | 29% | 36% |
| Both teams score | 71% | 43% | 57% |
Sample: Premier League · 2026/2027 season · 7 matches per club.
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Discipline and Set Pieces
Match friction and corner volume, measured per match.
Sample: Premier League · 2026/2027 season · 7 matches per club.
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Runs and Trends
Numbers that capture each club's current form.
Sample: Premier League · 2026/2027 season · 7 matches per club.
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Premier League Fixtures
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Frequently Asked Questions
Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:00 (Ireland Time) at Portman Road Stadium, in matchweek eight of the Premier League.
The fixture is live on Sky Sports Main Event on Friday.
We lean toward Nottingham Forest. Our model gives them 40%, against 33% for Ipswich and 27% for the draw, with 0-1 the most likely score.
Ipswich are without Saša Lukić, who has a knock, and Forest are missing Igor Jesus with a calf injury. Morgan Gibbs-White is the only doubt, having picked up a knock.
Not many, in our view. We forecast 0-1 and are backing under 2.5 goals. Ipswich games have gone over that line 71% of the time, but Forest's sit at 43%. Forest failed to score in 60% of their last five.
