Premier League 2026/27
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town prediction
We predict 1-0. Here is how the goals should come, what decides it, and three bets at different risk levels.
55%Forest
23%draw
22%Ipswich
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Forest at 55%.
- Home advantage: On top of being the stronger side, Forest get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at City Ground.
- Goals outlook: At 2.9 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (54% for the over).
- Safest bet: Forest or draw (Double chance), about a 78% chance.
Who will win Forest vs Ipswich?
Malik Mumbai predicts Nottingham Forest to beat Ipswich Town, 1-0. We give Forest a 55% chance of winning, the draw 23%, and expect about 2.9 goals in total. Kick-off is Sun, 23 May 2027 at 19:30 IST at City Ground.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Forest, 55%
- Draw
- 23%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
On top of being the stronger side, Forest get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at City Ground.
Helps Forest
Goals outlook
At 2.9 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (54% for the over).
Helps Even
Quality gap
There is a clear gap in quality, and the draw is only 23%. Ipswich can't afford to concede first.
Helps Forest
How many goals in Forest vs Ipswich?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Forest vs Ipswich
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 78%
Double chance
Forest or draw
Pays out on a Forest win or a draw. The odds are low because only an upset loses it.
Value
Our chance 54%
Total goals
Over 2.5
The model expects 2.9 goals, which clears the line more often than not.
Long shot
Our chance 10%
Correct score
Forest 1-0
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
Nottingham Forest
Forest are tough to score against in front of their own fans at City Ground, though they don't create a great deal themselves.
Away, promoted this season
Ipswich Town
New to the division this season. Expect Ipswich to keep men behind the ball on the road at City Ground and look for set pieces and fast breaks.
Match preview
Nottingham Forest host Ipswich Town at City Ground in the Premier League 2026/27. Our goals model expects 1.79 goals from Forest and 1.06 from Ipswich, which is where the 55% rating for Forest comes from. Check the team sheets, released roughly an hour before kick-off, because one absence can shift the odds more than anything else.
Forest and Ipswich: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Forest play 8 days after their game away at Arsenal on 15 May. Their next league game is away at Coventry 7 days after this one. It is game 37 of 38 for them.
Ipswich play 8 days after their game at home to Man City on 15 May. Their next league game is at home to Everton 7 days after this one. It is game 37 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Portman Road, was played on Fri, 23 Oct 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.
- 15 MayArsenal vs ForestEmirates Stadium
- 15 MayIpswich vs Man CityPortman Road
- 23 MayForest vs IpswichCity GroundThis match
- 30 MayCoventry vs ForestCoventry Building Society Arena
- 30 MayIpswich vs EvertonPortman Road
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Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Forest vs Ipswich?
Our pick is Nottingham Forest. We rate Forest at 55%, the draw at 23% and Ipswich at 22%, from club ratings, home advantage and form.
What time is Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town in India?
The game starts at 19:30 IST India time on Sun, 23 May 2027, which is 15:00 in the UK, at City Ground, Nottingham. TV picks can move the date, so check closer to the day.
What is the best bet for Forest vs Ipswich?
For a safer bet, Forest or draw (78%). For value, total goals: Over 2.5 (54%). Wait for the confirmed line-ups first.
Forest vs Ipswich match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Nottingham Forest favourite hain. Forest ka chance 55%, draw 23% aur Ipswich ka chance 22% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Will both teams score in Forest vs Ipswich?
We rate both teams to score at 54%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 54%.
Is it legal to bet on the Premier League in India?
Not for real money online. India's Online Gaming Act 2025 bans online money games, including betting, along with their advertising and payment processing. Our legal guide explains what is still allowed. This is not legal advice, and you must be 18 or over.
Is Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Nottingham and Ipswich.
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.