Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Our Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest prediction starts at Portman Road, where a Premier League matchup between two clubs looking over their shoulders already carries a real relegation edge.

Ipswich sit 10th and pushed leaders Manchester City hard before losing last time out. Win here and they move seven points clear of Forest, exactly the cushion they need.

Forest arrive 19th in the standings, and the pressure on Oliver Glasner keeps building. Their attack has managed a league-low five goals so far this season, which explains plenty.

Forest are undefeated in their last six games against Ipswich in all competitions. Ipswich have yet to beat them in the previous meetings, with Forest taking four wins.

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Recent Results

Ipswich took a fourth Premier League defeat of the season at Manchester City, but they put up a fight and nearly snatched a late point. Against all opponents, this group has turned four of its last ten outings into wins. They are at their best coming back from losing positions and finishing the looks they get, though keeping the ball is not their strength.

Forest have lost their last 3 games in the Premier League, and the Arsenal defeat at the City Ground stung. Across all opponents, just one of their previous ten outings has ended in a win. Their standout results, a win at Aston Villa and a tie at Liverpool, both came on the road, and star man Morgan Gibbs-White is their key creator.

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

Sasa Lukic (groin) is the only injury doubt for Ipswich after missing the Manchester City game, but the midfielder is expected to be fit. Gary O'Neill is likely to go back to a back four after using a back three against City, and that shift is the headline change in the Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest lineups.

Nottingham Forest

Forest are set to welcome back star man Morgan Gibbs-White, who missed the Arsenal defeat with a muscle issue. Nicolo Savona and Igor Jesus are not expected to be fit until later this month, which leaves Liam Delap to lead the line.

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: K. Scherpen, L. Davis, D. O'Shea, I. Diop, A. Ouattara, S. Lukic, E. Palacios, D. Maeda, J. Enciso, A. Fatawu, Emersonn

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: M. Sels, Murillo, O. Diomande, O. Aina, N. Williams, I. Sangaré, J. McAtee, D. Muñoz, M. Gibbs-White, D. Ndoye, L. Delap

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Key Stats & Game Facts

• Ola Aina has been carded in 3 of his last 5 appearances (Premier League).
• Sasa Lukic has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances (Premier League).
• Liam Delap has attempted 4+ shots in 3 of his last 4 appearances (Premier League).
• Xaver Schlager has made 4+ tackles in 4 of his last 6 appearances (Premier League).

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Forest edge a messy game with goals at both ends. They are the moneyline favorite at +138 (Polymarket), and they bring the sharper attacking profile, creating plenty and taking a lot of shots, with Morgan Gibbs-White back to pull the strings. Ipswich struggle against counterattacks and through balls, which suits a direct Forest side. The hosts still finish well and keep fighting back from losing positions, which is why our Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest best picks pair a Forest win with both teams scoring.

Best Picks

Nottingham Forest to win in the Moneyline market. Our numbers give Forest a 42% implied probability of winning, ahead of both the home side and the tie. They own the stronger shot volume and chance creation in this matchup, and they are unbeaten in their last six against Ipswich in all competitions.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market, with both sides to find the net. The projection puts this game at 2.62 total goals, with neither attack shut out. Both teams scoring carries a 52.87% implied probability, and the matchup fits it: Forest are shaky defending set pieces and protecting a lead, while Ipswich are at their best coming back from losing positions.

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Same Game Parlay

Our Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest same game parlay picks lean into Forest's aggressive streak and Ipswich's finishing, pairing two cards legs with a Liam Delap shots prop and Ipswich goals.

Ola Aina to be shown a card. The defender has picked up a card in three of his past five Premier League outings, and Forest play an aggressive style.

Liam Delap over 3.5 in the Player Shots market. He has gotten off 4 or more shots in three of his past four Premier League outings, and he returns to face his former club.

Ipswich over 1.5 in the Total Home Goals market. Ipswich have found the net more than once in five of their past seven games, and Forest are vulnerable defending set pieces.

Forest over 1.5 in the Total Away Team Cards market. Forest have been whistled for multiple cards in six of their past seven outings, no surprise for a side this aggressive.

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Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Talking Points

Liam Delap returns to Portman Road to face his former club, and he is the obvious focal point for a Forest side that creates plenty but finishes poorly. Gary O'Neill has said Glasner's Forest play with direct vertical transitions and a disciplined structure, much like his former Crystal Palace team. Glasner, for his part, wants a more pragmatic approach to finishing after his side underperformed their expected goals. The Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest betting odds have Ipswich at +225 (Polymarket) as home underdogs. A tie sits at +260 (TonyBet), but Forest's attacking volume makes them the side to back.

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Predictions FAQs

When is the Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest English Premier League game?

The game is on Friday, October 23, 2026, with kickoff at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.

Where is Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest being played?

The game is being played at Portman Road, home of Ipswich.

Where can I watch Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?

The game is listed on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports PL.

Who is in the probable lineups for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?

Ipswich's probable XI in a 4-2-3-1 is K. Scherpen, L. Davis, D. O'Shea, I. Diop, A. Ouattara, S. Lukic, E. Palacios, D. Maeda, J. Enciso, A. Fatawu and Emersonn. Nottingham Forest's probable XI in a 3-4-2-1 is M. Sels, Murillo, O. Diomande, O. Aina, N. Williams, I. Sangaré, J. McAtee, D. Muñoz, M. Gibbs-White, D. Ndoye and L. Delap.

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