What is our Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest prediction?
Ipswich
2 - 1
Nottingham Forest
Our prediction for this match: Ipswich 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest
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Friday's football game between Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest will raise the curtain on the Premier League round 8, with the hosts looking to bounce back from their thrilling 3-2 defeat to Manchester City. The Tractor Boys showed plenty of attacking intent at the Etihad Stadium, with Zian Flemming making a strong case for a rare start after scoring off the bench. Gary O’Neil has a full squad available, which should help the hosts maintain their intensity against out-of-form opposition. Ipswich have won 67% of their home matches, although their defensive record remains a concern.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are desperate to stop the rot after losing three consecutive games in all competitions. Their latest setback came against Arsenal, who claimed a narrow 1-0 Premier League victory. Igor Jesus remains sidelined, but Morgan Gibbs-White is expected to recover in time for the trip to Suffolk. Forest have struggled to produce consistently in front of goal, averaging just 1.25 goals per away game, although their attacking threat on the road should not be dismissed.
Ipswich’s home advantage and Forest’s poor run point towards a competitive encounter, with both defences vulnerable. As 75% away BTTS rate for Forest supports an open contest, we are tempted to bet on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 1.5 goals (80% H2H) and Ipswich to Win.
This Premier League match will be played on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 20:00.
- Competition
- Premier League
- Kick-off
- Fri 23 Oct, 20:00UK time
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Ipswich 2-1 Nottingham Forest | 12/1 | |
| Double Chance: 1X | 8/13 | |
| Draw No Bet: Ipswich | 6/5 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Ipswich / Ipswich | 4/1 | |
| Asian Handicap: Ipswich +0.5 | 13/20 | |
| European Handicap: Ipswich +1 | 8/13 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Igor Jesus | 8/5 | |
| First Goalscorer: Igor Jesus | 11/2 | |
| To be Booked: Sasa Lukic | 2/1 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 8/13 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 2/9 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 8/11 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 4/9 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/6 | |
| Nottm Forest Clean Sheet: No | 3/10 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferIpswich Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwllwllwl | 1.50 |
| Home | wwwllw | 2.00 |
| Away | lwll | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.90 | 3.50 | 4.50 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 1.50 | 2.75 |
| BTTS | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.38 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.82 | 1.57 | 2.18 |
Nottingham Forest Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwllddwlll | 0.80 |
| Home | wlldll | 0.67 |
| Away | ldwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 1.33 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.33 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.00 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 40% | 17% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 83% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.39 | 1.91 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 1.13 | 1.45 |
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Ipswich (20%)
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