Premier League 2026/27
Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest prediction
2-1 is our call. See where the goals come from, what tips the balance and three bets at rising risk.
43%Ipswich
25%draw
32%Forest
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 2-1, with Ipswich at 43%.
- Home advantage: Ipswich have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at Portman Road.
- Goals outlook: Both sides create chances.
- Safest bet: Ipswich or draw (Double chance), about a 68% chance.
Who will win Ipswich vs Forest?
Our Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest prediction is 2-1. Ipswich are 43% to win, the draw is 25%, and both teams score in 58% of our simulations. The match kicks off Fri, 23 Oct 2026 at 00:30 IST, next day.
- Predicted score
- 2-1
- Our pick
- Ipswich, 43%
- Draw
- 25%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Ipswich have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at Portman Road.
Helps Ipswich
Goals outlook
Both sides create chances. We expect 2.9 goals, with over 2.5 at 55%, so an open game is more likely than a cagey one.
Helps Goals
Quality gap
Our ratings put Ipswich clearly ahead, and the draw is only 25%. If Ipswich score first, Forest may struggle to come back.
Helps Ipswich
How many goals in Ipswich vs Forest?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Ipswich vs Forest
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 68%
Double chance
Ipswich or draw
Pays out on a Ipswich win or a draw. The odds are low because only an upset loses it.
Value
Our chance 58%
Both teams to score
Yes
Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 58%.
Long shot
Our chance 9%
Correct score
Ipswich 2-1
The scoreline our model predicts. Correct-score markets pay long odds, so keep the stake small.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home, promoted this season
Ipswich Town
New to the division this season. Expect Ipswich to keep men behind the ball in front of their own fans at Portman Road and look for set pieces and fast breaks.
Away
Nottingham Forest
A steady mid-table team, Forest defend well on the road at Portman Road but can struggle to turn possession into chances.
Match preview
Ipswich Town host Nottingham Forest at Portman Road in the Premier League 2026/27. Our goals model expects 1.57 goals from Ipswich and 1.31 from Forest, which is where the 43% rating for Ipswich comes from. Check the team sheets, released roughly an hour before kick-off, because one absence can shift the odds more than anything else.
Ipswich and Forest: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Ipswich play 6 days after their game away at Man City on 17 Oct. Their next league game is away at Hull 8 days after this one. It is game 8 of 38 for them.
Forest play 5 days after their game at home to Arsenal on 18 Oct. Their next league game is away at Brentford 8 days after this one. It is game 8 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at City Ground, is on Sun, 23 May 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings this season. In the UK this match is on Sky Sports.
- 17 OctMan City vs IpswichEtihad Stadium
- 18 OctForest vs ArsenalCity Ground
- 23 OctIpswich vs ForestPortman RoadThis match
- 31 OctHull vs IpswichMKM Stadium
- 31 OctBrentford vs ForestGtech Community Stadium
More Ipswich and Forest predictions
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- 31 OctHull City vs Ipswich TownPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 08 NovIpswich Town vs AFC BournemouthPremier League, 19:30 IST
- 31 OctBrentford vs Nottingham ForestPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 07 NovNottingham Forest vs Manchester CityPremier League, 23:00 IST
Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Ipswich vs Forest?
Our pick is Ipswich Town. We rate Ipswich at 43%, the draw at 25% and Forest at 32%, from club ratings, home advantage and form.
What time is Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest in India?
The game starts at 00:30 IST, next day India time on Fri, 23 Oct 2026, which is 20:00 in the UK, at Portman Road, Ipswich. TV picks can move the date, so check closer to the day.
What is the best bet for Ipswich vs Forest?
For a safer bet, Ipswich or draw (68%). For value, both teams to score: Yes (58%). Wait for the confirmed line-ups first.
Ipswich vs Forest match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Ipswich Town favourite hain. Ipswich ka chance 43%, draw 25% aur Forest ka chance 32% hai. Hamara predicted score 2-1 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Where can I watch Ipswich vs Forest?
In the UK it is on Sky Sports. Broadcast rights in India change by season, so check the official Premier League broadcaster listings closer to the day.
Will both teams score in Ipswich vs Forest?
We rate both teams to score at 58%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 55%.
How many goals will there be in Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest?
Our model expects 2.9 goals. The most likely total is 2 goals, and there is a 6% chance of a 0-0.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.