Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest prediction & analysis
59%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNottingham Forest to win ✗45% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.09
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest preview and prediction
The match
Ipswich host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Friday 23 October, with kick-off at 20:00 (WAT) at Portman Road. Ipswich are 14th with 11 points from 10 games (in the bottom half), while Nottingham Forest sit 16th on 9 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Ipswich's last 5: LWLLW Most recently they lost to Manchester City 2–3 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Nottingham Forest's last 5: LLLWD Most recently they lost to Arsenal 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.3 for Ipswich and 1.6 for Nottingham Forest. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 59%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 59% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Ipswich 1–1 Nottingham Forest. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ipswich34%fair 2.97 · @3.10
Draw22%fair 4.58 · @3.30
Nottingham Forest45%fair 2.25 · @2.20
2.86Expected goals
1.31Ipswich xG
1.55Nottingham Forest xG
59%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–07%
0–27%
From our goals model: Ipswich 1.3 – 1.6 Nottingham Forest expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Nottingham Forest to win✗
45%
2.25
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.28
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.84
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.46
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nottingham Forest / FT Nottingham Forest✗
26%
3.91
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.09
–
Form
Ipswich – last 6
LWLLWL
17 Oct
@ Manchester City
2–3
L
10 Oct
vs Fulham
2–1
W
19 Sep
@ Everton
0–1
L
15 Sep
vs Arsenal
2–4
L
12 Sep
@ Crystal Palace
3–2
W
4 Sep
vs Liverpool
0–2
L
1.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest – last 6
LLLWDD
18 Oct
vs Arsenal
0–1
L
11 Oct
@ Crystal Palace
1–3
L
19 Sep
vs Coventry
0–1
L
12 Sep
@ Aston Villa
2–1
W
5 Sep
vs Tottenham
0–0
D
29 Aug
@ Liverpool
2–2
D
0.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ipswich and Nottingham Forest.
What is the prediction for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
On our numbers Ipswich have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Nottingham Forest 45%.
How many goals will there be in Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
Our predicted score is Ipswich 1–1 Nottingham Forest, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest (Premier League) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Portman Road.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
