Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest confirmed lineups, starting XI, formations and our match prediction. Read the team news and betting angles before kick-off.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
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Match Date | Friday 23 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Portman Road |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Ipswich and Nottingham Forest have been confirmed.
Ipswich Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Christian Walton (GK); Abdoul Ouattara (DR), Dara O'Shea (DC), Issa Diop (DC), Leif Davis (DL); Florentino (DMC), Exequiel Palacios (DMC); Abdul Fatawu (AMR), Jaden Philogene (AML), Julio Enciso (AMC); Emersonn (FW)
Substitutes: Daizen Maeda, Marcelino Núñez, Jacob Greaves, Jack Clarke, Zian Flemming, Azor Matusiwa, Kjell Scherpen, Darnell Furlong, Chuba Akpom
Nottingham Forest Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Matz Sels (GK); Murillo (DC), Jair Cunha (DC), Nikola Milenkovic (DC); Neco Williams (DML), Xaver Schlager (MC), Daniel Muñoz (DMR), James McAtee (MC); Morgan Gibbs-White (AMC), Dan Ndoye (AMC); Liam Delap (FW)
Substitutes: Ryan Yates, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ibrahim Sangaré, John Victor, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Luca Netz, Ousmane Diomande, Ola Aina, Chris Wood
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Immediate Reaction
Ipswich
Ipswich line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Christian Walton in goal and Dara O'Shea and Issa Diop partnering at the heart of the defence. Florentino and Exequiel Palacios form the double pivot, with Julio Enciso operating in the attacking midfield role behind Emersonn up front.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest opt for a 3-4-2-1 with Matz Sels in goal and a three-man central defence of Murillo, Jair Cunha and Nikola Milenkovic. Liam Delap leads the line, with Morgan Gibbs-White and Dan Ndoye supporting him in the advanced positions.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder combines four selections: Ola Aina to be shown a card, Liam Delap to have over 3.5 shots, Ipswich to have over 1.5 goals, and Nottingham Forest to have over 1.5 cards.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Nottingham Forest are the favourites on the available pre-match data, with the away side's attacking options led by Liam Delap and Dan Ndoye. Both sides have strong attacking selections, so the outcome may depend on how the Ipswich midfield handles Forest's wide and advanced players.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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