Premier League· Regular Season - 8· Portman Road
Ipswich
Nottingham Forest23 Oct
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 23 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Nottingham Forest or Draw
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Predicted score
0-1
Fair odds
1.43
Expected goals
1.2 - 1.5
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Match probabilities
More Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Nottingham Forest +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 87% | 1.15 | 1.10 |
| AH1 +1.5Ipswich +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 78% | 1.29 | 1.15 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.48 | 1.36 |
| 1XIpswich or Draw | 60% | 1.66 | 1.60 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 58% | 1.73 | 1.65 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 53% | 1.89 | 1.87 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 47% | 2.12 | 2.08 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 42% | 2.36 | 2.20 |
| 2Nottingham Forest to win | 40% | 2.52 | 2.51 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 33% | 3.07 | 2.84 |
| XDraw | 30% | 3.30 | 3.60 |
| 1Ipswich to win | 30% | 3.34 | 2.96 |
| AH2 -1.5Nottingham Forest -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 22% | 4.49 | 4.45 |
| AH1 -1.5Ipswich -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 13% | 7.73 | 5.40 |
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.75 | 3.25 | 2.50 | - | - | 1.65 | 2.20 |
| 1xBet | 2.96 | 3.60 | 2.51 | 1.87 | 2.08 | 1.62 | 2.19 |
| Bet365 | 2.88 | 3.30 | 2.38 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.62 | 2.20 |
| Marathonbet | 2.88 | 3.50 | 2.44 | 1.81 | 2.02 | 1.62 | 2.16 |
| Betfair | 2.75 | 3.50 | 2.38 | 1.75 | 1.95 | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| BetVictor | 2.75 | 3.40 | 2.38 | 1.73 | 1.95 | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Pinnacle | 2.87 | 3.55 | 2.38 | 1.78 | 2.09 | - | - |
| SBO | 2.60 | 3.14 | 2.33 | - | - | - | - |
| Betano | 2.85 | 3.35 | 2.50 | 1.83 | 2.02 | 1.60 | 2.25 |
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest preview & analysis
Match preview
Ipswich host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League (Regular Season - 8) at Portman Road on Friday, 23 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Ipswich are struggling for results, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 10. Most recently they beat Fulham 2-1 at home. They're 10th in the table with 9 points from 6 games. Nottingham Forest arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Crystal Palace 1-3 away. They're 15th in the table with 5 points from 6 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Ipswich have won 0, Nottingham Forest have won 4 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Nottingham Forest narrow favourites: Ipswich 30%, draw 30%, Nottingham Forest 40%. We expect around 2.8 goals (1.2 - 1.5 in expected goals), with 53% for over 2.5 and 58% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Nottingham Forest should avoid defeat, and double chance covers the draw. Our pick is Nottingham Forest or Draw at 1.46, which our model rates at a 70% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Ipswich 0-1 Nottingham Forest.
Recent form
Ipswich- 10 OctHFulham2-1
- 19 SeptAEverton0-1
- 15 SeptHArsenal2-4
- 12 SeptACrystal Palace3-2
- 4 SeptHLiverpool0-2
Nottingham Forest- 11 OctACrystal Palace1-3
- 19 SeptHCoventry0-1
- 12 SeptAAston Villa2-1
- 5 SeptHTottenham0-0
- 29 AugALiverpool2-2
Head to head
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +13 | 13 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 |  Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 |  Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 |  Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| 17 |  Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| 18 |  Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 |  Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 20 |  Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest: FAQ
What is the Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest prediction?
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Our tip is Nottingham Forest or Draw at odds of 1.46. Our predicted score is Ipswich 0-1 Nottingham Forest.
Who is the favourite to win Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
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Nottingham Forest are favourites. Our model gives Ipswich a 30% chance of winning, Nottingham Forest 40%, and the draw 30%.
Will both teams score in Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
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We rate both teams to score at 58%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest kick off?
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Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Friday, 23 October 2026 at Portman Road, Ipswich.
