Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 23 October 2026
🔊 The eighth round of the English Premier League opens with a meeting between two sides who have typically found themselves in the bottom half of the table. Ipswich have managed to stay balanced and hold a mid-table position, while Nottingham have been unable to escape the bottom three. Matches between clubs in this situation often produce goals, with both sides in need of points urgently. A win here would help either team improve and consolidate their position early in the season. The hosts go into the match as favourites, but they have not been able to beat this opponent for some time. Can the Tractor Boys use attacking football to buck the historical trend and take all three points?
Ipswich have gone a long time without a win.
📊 The head-to-head history is eventful, with Nottingham Forest holding a slight edge overall. The most recent meeting between the sides produced six goals, with Ipswich trailing 0-3 at half-time before fighting back in the second half, though it wasn't enough to save the game. The match ended 2-4. It is also worth noting that Ipswich have not beaten Forest in six consecutive matches.
Head-to-head statistics Ipswich - Nottingham Forest
Ipswich are well positioned to claim all three points.
Ipswich have managed to maintain a decent balance and consistency in the first half of their Premier League season. After seven rounds they have nine points and sit comfortably in tenth place, right in the middle of the table. The team have been alternating between positive results and painful defeats against the bigger sides. Two rounds ago they secured a vital home win over a solid Fulham side, 2-1. Following that up was always going to be difficult, with Ipswich travelling to face the reigning champions Manchester City. The visitors gave a real fight at the Etihad but ultimately lost a high-scoring contest 2-3.
Ipswich are comfortable at home, but there is no room to relax. In the next round, Gary O'Neil's side host Nottingham Forest. Forest are currently in the lower half of the table, which makes this an excellent opportunity for the hosts to consolidate their position in the top ten. Playing in front of their own supporters should help Ipswich impose themselves, pick up three important points and continue their steady showing in the top flight.
Match Results: Ipswich Town
Nottingham Forest are cast in the role of underdogs.
Nottingham Forest are having a difficult start to the new Premier League season and have yet to find their feet. After seven rounds, they have collected just five points and sit in the lower half of the table in 15th place. The Tricky Trees did manage to surprise a few people, taking a point off Liverpool (2-2) and drawing with Tottenham (0-0). They could not keep that run going, though. Playing at home did not help them in their most recent match against Arsenal, as they lost a tight contest 0-1.
Their priority now is to get their league position back on track. The next round brings a crucial away trip to an Ipswich side that has been picking up momentum. The fixture is a good opportunity to end their run of poor results, but the visitors go into a match against a top-ten side as underdogs. Nonetheless, Forest are determined to make it a contest and do everything they can to take all three points and move further clear of the relegation zone.
Match Results: Nottingham Forest
Latest news
Ipswich Town
❌ Jack Taylor is not ready to return to first-team action following knee surgery carried out in the summer.
❓ Sasa Lukic missed Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Manchester City with a minor groin injury, but manager Gary O'Neil has said he is expected to be back for Friday's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest
❓ Morgan Gibbs-White has returned to full training with the squad and is available for Friday's match.
❌ Nicolò Savona remains unavailable for Friday's match. Igor Jésus will miss several weeks with a muscular injury sustained during the international break.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Nottingham Forest have scored and conceded in each of their last five away Premier League matches. A 0-0 draw would suit neither side: Ipswich desperately need three points at home, while Nottingham are travelling in search of a win. If either team scores first, the match will open up immediately. The side that falls behind will have to commit fully and push forward, which should lead to an open game with goals at both ends. Prediction - Both Teams to Score - Yes, odds 1.63*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Nottingham will deliberately sit deep, defend in a low block and keep their wide channels closed. The visitors' full-backs will prevent the hosts from delivering crosses and balls into the box that typically produce deflections and corners. Nottingham themselves will focus on infrequent but direct vertical counter-attacks. This kind of end-to-end game tends to end in quick shots or turnovers in transition, which also does not encourage corners to accumulate - Ipswich defenders, when retreating, will prefer to put the ball out of play. The prediction is Total Corners - Under 10.5, priced at 1.47*.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
The visitors' style of play is perfectly suited to drawing fouls from the opposition. Nottingham's quick wingers and technical midfielders constantly look to dribble and create danger at pace. Ipswich at home will be highly motivated and aggressive in the tackle, and against Nottingham's quick counter-attacks that is bound to lead to broken up play, heavy challenges and bookings. The prediction is Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5 at 1.73*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Nottingham have conceded in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches, while also scoring in 13 consecutive away league games. Ipswich, meanwhile, have conceded in 9 straight matches and have scored in 19 of their last 20 home games. The trends point clearly towards both sides finding the net, and Ipswich's attacking record at home should help push this into over territory. On top of that, Nottingham's last 10 away league matches have all produced at least three goals. The main prediction is Total Goals - Over 2.5. Predicted score: 2-1.
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