Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest prediction, probable lineups and betting odds. Read our tips and bet builder ideas ahead of Friday's Premier League clash.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Match Summary
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 23 October 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Ipswich, Portman Road |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports PL |
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest kicks off at Portman Road on Friday night, and this Premier League fixture already feels heavy for a Forest side scrapping near the foot of the table.
Ipswich were beaten at leaders Manchester City last time out, yet the newly promoted side pushed hard for a late point. They sit 10th, and a win would put them seven points clear of Forest.
Forest sit 19th after losing at home to Arsenal on Sunday. Worse still, they have not scored at the City Ground in five games across all competitions.
Forest are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Ipswich in all competitions, so the table position tells only half the story heading into kick-off.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Form
Ipswich have won 4 of 10 matches against all opponents, a respectable return for a newly promoted side that rarely knows when it is beaten. Even the defeat at Manchester City carried encouragement. Julio Enciso is the spark, attempting two or more shots in 6 of his last 7 Premier League outings, with Emersonn a willing target up top.
Forest have lost their last 3 matches in the Premier League. Worse, just 1 win from their previous 10 against all opponents explains the noise around the dugout. The silver lining is away from home, where they won at Aston Villa and drew at Liverpool, and Morgan Gibbs-White's return hands them their best creator back.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Ipswich: Sasa Lukic (Injured/doubtful)
Nottingham Forest: Morgan Gibbs-White (Injured/doubtful), Igor Jesus (Injured/doubtful), Nicolo Savona (Injured/doubtful)
Ipswich
The Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest lineups hinge partly on Sasa Lukic, who missed the Manchester City game with a groin problem but is expected to be fit. A return to a back four looks likely after a back three was used at City, so a probable 4-2-3-1 is the shape to expect.
Nottingham Forest
Forest are set to welcome back star man Morgan Gibbs-White after a muscle issue kept him out of the Arsenal defeat, a real lift for an attack crying out for craft. Nicolo Savona and Igor Jesus are not expected to be fit until later this month, so Liam Delap leads the line in a probable 3-4-2-1.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup
Ipswich
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: K. Scherpen; A. Ouattara, D. O'Shea, I. Diop, L. Davis; S. Lukic, E. Palacios; A. Fatawu, J. Enciso, D. Maeda; Emersonn
Nottingham Forest
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Sels; Murillo, O. Diomande, O. Aina; D. Muñoz, I. Sangaré, J. McAtee, N. Williams; M. Gibbs-White, D. Ndoye; L. Delap
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Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Key Stats & Match Facts
Sasa Lukic has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 Premier League appearances.
Leif Davis has been carded in 2 of his last 3 Premier League appearances.
Abdul Fatawu has been carded in 2 of his last 3 Premier League appearances.
Emersonn has attempted 2+ shots in 4 of his last 4 Premier League appearances.
Xaver Schlager has made 4+ tackles in 4 of his last 6 Premier League appearances.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Forest to edge an open, messy game at Portman Road. The projection puts the visitors on 1.45 goals, ahead of Ipswich's 1.16, and with Gibbs-White back to supply the craft, Forest have enough about them to take three points, though Ipswich should make them work for it at both ends.
Best Bets
Nottingham Forest to win in the Win Market. The model makes the visitors favourites. Forest are rated at 44% to win, well clear of the hosts, and creating scoring opportunities is the standout strength in their game. Add Gibbs-White's return and a head-to-head record that still favours the visitors, and Forest have the tools to turn their pressure into points.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a total of about 2.6 goals. The projected total of 2.62 goals sits just above the line, and both teams to score is rated at around 52.7%. Forest take a lot of shots, while Ipswich are vulnerable against counter-attacks and through balls, so this has little look of a stubborn nil-nil grind.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder
Our Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest bet builder tips combine an Ola Aina card, Liam Delap shots, Ipswich goals and Forest bookings, priced at 23/1 with Bet365.
Ola Aina to be shown a card: Aina has been booked in three of his past five Premier League appearances, and Forest's aggressive approach leaves him walking a disciplinary tightrope.
Liam Delap over 3.5 shots: Delap has got four or more shots away in three of his previous four Premier League outings, and Forest are a side who take a lot of shots.
Ipswich over 1.5 home goals: Ipswich have hit this line in 5 of their last 7 matches, and finishing is one of their genuine strengths.
Forest over 1.5 away team cards: Forest have hit this line in 6 of their last 7 matches, and their tendency to foul in dangerous areas keeps the referee busy.
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Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Talking Points
The big question is whether Forest can fix their finishing. Restricting Arsenal to a single shot on target against showed the defensive side of the plan working, but goals have been in short supply, and their profile screams creation without the end product. Portman Road may suit them better than the City Ground has lately, and Ipswich's soft spots against counter-attacks and through balls are exactly where Gibbs-White and Delap do their damage. The Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest betting odds have Forest at 5/4 with 10Bet. Ipswich are 9/4 with Betfair Sportsbook, a fair reflection of a home side with bite going forward but holes at the back.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Predictions FAQs
When is the Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Premier League game?
The match is on Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:00 UK time.
Where is Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest being played?
The match is being played at Portman Road in Ipswich.
Where can I watch Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
The match is listed on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports PL.
What competition is Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest in?
The fixture is in the Premier League.
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