Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Mar 2025

Over 2.5 Could Deliver a Return

Let’s play the Total Goals market where we can get Over 2.5 to be scored at tasty odds of -110. There’s every chance that Ipswich and Nottingham Forest will deliver a return and we think this is value wager.

Previous H2H Saw Forest Win in Penalty Shoot-out

Ipswich Town have lost four straight games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 1-0 away loss to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Kieran McKenna's side managed five shots on target and had 45% possession.

Nottingham Forest have suffered three consecutive defeats away from home. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 1-0 home victory against Manchester City at City Ground. The Midlands outfit were restricted to just 31% possession and had four shots on goal, with Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring the winner in the final few minutes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Forest haven’t lost any of the past three games against Ipswich, with the last encounter seeing them land a penalty shootout FA Cup win (1-1 AET) at City Ground. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two draws and one Forest victory.

Ipswich have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. The Tractor Boys have averaged 38.3% possession, 340.1 passes and 3.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.5 goals from 5.6 shots on goal, 15.1 attempts and 6.7 corners.

Liam Delap is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Omari Hutchinson each have 2. Axel Tuanzebe, Jack Clarke and Omari Hutchinson have the most assists with 1, while goalie Christian Walton has recorded one clean sheet.

Forest have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, averaging 11.1 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 2.1 goals. Nuno Espirito Santo's team average 39.1% possession, 317.8 passes, 3.8 corners awarded and 6.4 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts.

Chris Wood is top of the team’s scoring charts with 8, while Callum Hudson-Odoi and Morgan Gibbs-White both have 3. Anthony Elanga has clocked up 6 assists, with Matz Sels keeping 5 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ipswich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Palmer (GK), Dara O'Shea, Luke Woolfenden, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Kalvin Phillips, Jens-Lys Cajuste, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Omari Hutchinson, Julio Enciso, Liam Delap.

Nottingham Forest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels (GK), Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams, Nicolas Dominguez, Elliot Anderson, Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood.

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips

The latest stats suggest that we’ll see a number of goals being scored during this Premier League clash. If you agree with this verdict, you can secure a price of -110 when it comes to betting on Over 2.5 Goals.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Ipswich games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Ipswich games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Ipswich games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Forest games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Forest games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Forest games on the road.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ipswich 1 - 2 Forest

We’re betting on Forest to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +700 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Corners Prediction

Ipswich Under 4.5 Corners -100

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Ipswich in their past six home games. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -100 for this Ipswich wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ipswich

Total

9.80 3.10 6.70

Home

9.30 3.40 5.90

Away

10.90 3.50 7.40

Forest

Total

10.20 3.80 6.40

Home

10.40 4.00 6.40

Away

10.80 4.40 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-125

Ipswich Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Forest Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Most Corners

1

+135

X

+575

2

-141

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Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Odds

The bookies betting odds have Nottingham Forest as -105 favourites for this Premier League clash, implying that they are 51% likely to win the match. Ipswich Town are the +290 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

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Full-Time Result

1

+290

X

+250

2

-105

Half-Time Result

1

+333.3

X

+120

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-125

12

-350

X2

-400

Draw No Bet

1

+175

2

-250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-108

2 Hcp -0.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-100

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Ipswich vs Forest team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Premier League squads.

Ipswich Town Team Page Nottingham Forest Team Page