Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Oct 2026
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Predictions
The Total Goals market is where we’ve found some value, especially as you can back Over 2.5 at odds of -141. Three goals or more look likely in the encounter between Ipswich and Nottingham Forest, with the odds standing out.
Scroll down to view our Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Preview
Ipswich meet Nottingham Forest at Portman Road, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 23 October.
Ipswich Town were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 3-2 loss against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium. The Suffolk outfit had just 30% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Daizen Maeda and Zian Flemming each scoring one goal.
Nottingham Forest have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Arsenal 1-0 at City Ground. Oliver Glasner's team didn’t see much of the ball with just 26% possession and two shots on goal.
H2H: Forest Claimed 4-2 Win in Previous Head-to-Head
Forest have gone unbeaten in their past four meetings with Ipswich. Their last encounter saw Forest enjoy a 4-2 away victory at Portman Road. The previous 4 H2H games have featured two Forest victories and two draws.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Ipswich |
7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 11:15 | 9 |
| 19 |  Nott’m Forest |
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 5:9 | 5 |
4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. Ipswich have had 45.8% possession and 4.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 15.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.3 corners.
Zian Flemming, Leif Davis, Emersonn and Jack Clarke are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. The leading assistor is Julio Enciso with 2.
Forest have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 16.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 46.1% possession, 379.8 passes, 4.7 corners taken and 4.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.
Morgan Gibbs-White is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Dan Ndoye on 2, with Igor Jesus and two others bagging 1. Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson have both had 2 assists, with Matz Sels notching one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Ipswich predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Christian Walton (GK), Dara O'Shea, Issa Diop, Jacob Greaves, Abdoul Ouattara, Florentino, Exequiel Palacios, Leif Davis, Daizen Maeda, Julio Enciso, Emersonn.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Matz Sels (GK), Jair Cunha, Ousmane Diomande, Murillo, Daniel Munoz, James McAtee, Xaver Schlager, Neco Williams, Dan Ndoye, Nicolas Dominguez, Liam Delap.
Main Match Prediction
It’s hard to ignore odds of -141 when it comes to betting Over 2.5 Goals for this Premier League clash. The numbers suggest that the two sides will produce a combined three goals and we’ll confidently play this selection.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant Premier League stats to get the full picture.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 58.5% chance of landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Forest
One bet that has caught our eye is Forest to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Dan Ndoye (Forest) has totalled at least one shot on goal in three straight Premier League matches away from home. We think that some value can be landed by wagering on Shots on Target and you can secure -143 that he goes over the line.
Nicolás Domínguez (Forest) can be backed to score at +550. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
Ipswich have had under 4.5 corners in eight straight matches. The Ipswich Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -104.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: more than two goals in total, Nottingham Forest on the Asian Handicap at -0.25 accompanied by Ipswich to finish with under 4.5 corners.
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Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have Nottingham Forest as +125 favourites for this Premier League clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 44% likely to win. If you want to wager on the underdog, Ipswich Town have been priced up at +210.
A win for Forest would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -111 that they overcome Ipswich going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -179.
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Favourite Morgan Gibbs-White is now available at +420 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Ipswich have secured six wins, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Forest have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
Forest enjoyed a 4-2 winning scoreline when last meeting Ipswich at Portman Road.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Home Stats |
6-3-1 | 2.60 | 1.70 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Nottingham Forest Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.90 | 2.20 | 1.70 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Ipswich Town League Stats
Nottingham Forest League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Ipswich Town this season are Emersonn (2), Leif Davis (2), Zian Flemming (2)
- Top Assistors for Ipswich Town this season are Julio Enciso (2), Abdoul Ouattara (1), Abdul Fatawu (1)
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News
Ipswich Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Ipswich Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Ipswich Lineups
Previous Nottingham Forest Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Ipswich Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Gary O'Neil
Nottingham Forest Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19:7 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11:5 | 18 |
| 3 | Brighton | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 23:5 | 16 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17:13 | 13 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9:8 | 12 |
| 6 | Brentford | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9:6 | 10 |
| 8 | Everton | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Hull | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:7 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11:15 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:14 | 8 |
| 12 | Aston Villa | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:11 | 8 |
| 13 | Man United | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10:10 | 7 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:17 | 7 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9:13 | 6 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:10 | 6 |
| 17 | Coventry | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6:14 | 6 |
| 18 | Fulham | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 5 |
| 19 | Nott’m Forest | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:9 | 5 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:14 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 2 | Brighton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:1 | 10 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 9 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Brentford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 7 |
| 6 | Everton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 7 | Leeds | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Ipswich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Hull | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 12 | Man United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 4 |
| 13 | Fulham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 14 | Tottenham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 3 |
| 16 | Coventry | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 17 | Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 18 | Liverpool | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:5 | 2 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 20 | Nott’m Forest | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0:3 | 1 |
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