Ipswich Town FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, English Premier League 2026-27, Today Match Prediction
Ipswich Town FC
Nottingham Forest FC
Can Forest Stop the Rot or Will Ipswich Extend Their Momentum?
- Four of the last five matches in all competitions featuring Ipswich have seen a tally of 2.5 or more goals scored.
- Forest have scored at least a goal in all their last 13 away league matches.
- Ipswich have conceded in each of their last nine games in all competitions.
Ipswich Town to win (2-1).
| Tournament: | English Premier League 2026-27 |
| Venue: | Portman Road, London |
Ipswich Town FC vs Nottingham Forest FC Match Prediction & Analysis
After putting up a stubborn fight against Manchester City, Ipswich Town return to Portman Road determined to beat struggling Nottingham Forest and improve their league record against them. Forest, meanwhile, are desperate to halt a three-match losing streak, although their recent defeat to Arsenal offered some encouraging signs.
With both sides eager to turn their fortunes around, Friday’s clash promises an intriguing battle: will Ipswich finally end their long wait for a home win over Forest, or will the visitors extend their impressive record at Portman Road?
Current Standings: Ipswich occupy 10th place in the table with nine points, while Nottingham Forest struggle in the relegation zone in 19th position with five points.
Head-to-Head Record: In five Premier League meetings, Nottingham Forest holds the edge with three wins and a draw, while Ipswich has just one win.
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Ipswich Town FC Preview
Ipswich Town travelled to Manchester for MD7 knowing a win against Manchester City was unlikely, but they were determined to put up a fight, and they did just that. Despite conceding three goals, the Tractor Boys found the net twice, with Maeda scoring an early equaliser before Zian Flemming converted a late penalty, repeating their late scoring heroics against Crystal Palace. Emersonn also created a few promising openings along the way.
More importantly, the result marked a step forward for Ipswich, who had lost their previous two meetings with City by a combined score of 10-1. The draw did little to change their league position, leaving them 10th, but they remain just one win away from climbing to fifth ahead of the weekend fixtures.
Ipswich have conceded in each of their last nine games in all competitions.
Eleven of the 15 goals conceded by Ipswich in the league this season have come from away games.
Four of the last five matches in all competitions featuring Ipswich have seen a tally of 2.5 or more goals scored.
Team News
Ipswich Town are expected to welcome Sasa Lukic back into the squad after he missed their previous match, while Jack Taylor remains sidelined.
Ipswich Town Probable starting Lineup
Christian Walton (GK); Jacob Greaves, Issa Diop, Dara O'Shea, Abdoul Ouattara, Sasa Lukic, Exequiel Palacios, Leif Davis, Julio Enciso, Daizen Maeda, Emersonn
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Like Ipswich, Nottingham Forest faced a Premier League heavyweight on MD6 and came away empty-handed, losing 1-0 to Arsenal. For much of the contest, Forest looked capable of holding the Gunners to a goalless draw, as they had in their previous two league meetings.
However, an 80th-minute breakthrough proved decisive, condemning Forest to their fifth league defeat of the season and third in a row.
Forest deserve credit for limiting Arsenal to just one shot on target, but their attacking struggles remain a major concern. They have now gone four consecutive home league games without scoring and remain winless across those outings.
Nottingham Forest have recorded just one win in their last 12 games across competitions.
Forest have scored the fewest number of goals scored (5) in the league.
Forest have scored at least a goal in all their last 13 away league matches.
Team News
As in their previous outing, Forest will be without Igor Jesus, while Morgan Gibbs-White remains doubtful. However, there is positive news on the injury front, with Nicolo Savona expected to return to the squad on Friday after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Nottingham Forest Probable starting Lineup
Matz Sels (GK); Murillo, Jair Cunha, Ousmane Diomande, Daniel Munoz, Xaver Schlager, James McAtee, Neco Williams, Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye, Liam Delap
IPSWICH TOWN FC vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC
Winning PredictionIpswich endured a difficult time against Nottingham Forest in the 2024/25 season, losing both meetings, including a 4-2 defeat at Portman Road. However, the mood is different this time, with the Tractor Boys drawing confidence from their spirited display against Manchester City and looking sharper in front of goal than Forest.
The visitors’ struggles are equally concerning, having managed just one win in their last 12 matches across all competitions. Considering Ipswich’s home advantage and better attacking form, we are backing the hosts to claim all three points.
However, the bookmakers out there have backed Forest for a win. According to one such site, Forest is favoured to win the match with odds of 2.24 to Ipswich’s 3.05 and 3.50 for a draw.
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