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Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Kick-off Friday 23 October 2026, 19:00 UTC.

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Ipswich face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, kicking off Friday 23 October 2026, 19:00 UTC. Recent form: Ipswich have 2 wins from their last 5, while Nottingham Forest have 1 win from their last 5. In their last 2 meetings, Nottingham Forest won 2. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Nottingham Forest win the most likely result at 58%, projecting a 1.2-2.0 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest with our model probabilities next to the probabilities implied by the latest bookmaker odds.

🔥 Best Bet

Model pick

Nottingham Forest or Draw @ 1.33

82%our model

🎯 Score probability

Score probability heatmap (model, exp. 1.25 – 2.04 goals)

	0	1	2	3	4
0	3.7%	7.6%	7.8%	5.3%	2.7%
1	4.7%	9.5%	9.7%	6.6%	3.4%
2	2.9%	5.9%	6.1%	4.1%	2.1%
3	1.2%	2.5%	2.5%	1.7%	0.9%
4	0.4%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%

Projected score: 1-2

Ipswich winDrawNottingham Forest win

🧠 Model summary

Our prediction for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest comes from our model ensemble. Every market shows the model probability next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, so you can see where they agree and where they differ. Our model’s pick is Nottingham Forest or Draw at odds 1.33, with a 82% model probability. On the match result, the model rates a Nottingham Forest win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 58%. Goals lean over 2.5 (64%), both teams to score points yes (62%).

📊 Key numbers

Ipswich 17%Draw 25%Nottingham Forest 58%

17%25%58%

58%

Nottingham Forest Win

64%

Over 2.5 goals

62%

BTTS yes

🔁 Head-to-head

The last 2 meetings between Ipswich and Nottingham Forest. Wins shown from Ipswich’s perspective: Nottingham Forest 2.

Date	Home	Score	Away	Result
2025-03-15	Ipswich	2 – 4	Nottingham Forest	L
2024-11-30	Nottingham Forest	1 – 0	Ipswich	L

📈 Recent form

Ipswich

Ipswich come into this game with 2 wins from their last 5, scoring 9 and conceding 11. Their biggest win in that run was 2-1 at home to Fulham. Their most recent defeat was 2-3 at Manchester City.

LManchester City 3-2 IpswichPremier League
WIpswich 2-1 FulhamPremier League
LEverton 1-0 IpswichPremier League
LIpswich 2-4 ArsenalLeague Cup
WCrystal Palace 2-3 IpswichPremier League

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest come into this game with 1 win and 1 draw from their last 5, scoring 3 and conceding 6. Their biggest win in that run was 2-1 at Aston Villa. Their most recent defeat was 0-1 at home to Arsenal.

LNottingham Forest 0-1 ArsenalPremier League
LCrystal Palace 3-1 Nottingham ForestPremier League
LNottingham Forest 0-1 CoventryPremier League
WAston Villa 1-2 Nottingham ForestPremier League
DNottingham Forest 0-0 TottenhamPremier League

🏥 Team news

Reported absentees for this fixture: 5 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.

Ipswich

S. LukicGroin Injury
J. TaylorKnee Injury

Nottingham Forest

Igor JesusCalf Injury
M. Gibbs-WhiteInjury
N. SavonaKnee Injury

⚽ Match Result (1X2)

The match result market prices Ipswich at 17% to win and Nottingham Forest at 58%, with the draw at 25%. Our model makes a Nottingham Forest win the most likely outcome.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Nottingham Forest Win	58%	43%	@ 2.20
Draw	25%	28%	@ 3.40
Ipswich Win	17%	29%	@ 3.25

🔀 Double Chance

Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Nottingham Forest or Draw at 1.33 (82% model).

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Nottingham Forest or Draw	82%	71%	@ 1.33
Ipswich or Draw	41%	57%	@ 1.67

📈 Over / Under Goals

Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.2-2.0 scoreline. The lean is over 2.5 goals at 64% probability.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Over 1.5	84%	78%	@ 1.22
Over 2.5	64%	55%	@ 1.73
Under 3.5	58%	66%	@ 1.44
Over 3.5	42%	34%	@ 2.75
Under 2.5	36%	45%	@ 2.10
Under 1.5	16%	22%	@ 4.33

🥅 Both Teams To Score

Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams to score at 62%.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
BTTS Yes	62%	59%	@ 1.57
BTTS No	38%	41%	@ 2.25

📈 How the market moved

Ipswich 29%Draw 28%Nottingham Forest 43%

Probability implied by the bookmaker odds with the margin removed, averaged per day.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?

Our model's pick is Nottingham Forest or Draw at odds 1.33, with a 82% model probability. The bookmaker odds imply about 71%.

Who is the favourite for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?

Our model makes a Nottingham Forest win the most likely result at 58%. It projects an expected 1.2-2.0 scoreline for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest.

What is the predicted score for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?

The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-2, based on expected goals of 1.25 for Ipswich and 2.04 for Nottingham Forest. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.

When do Ipswich and Nottingham Forest play?

Kick-off is Friday 23 October 2026, 19:00 UTC.

How are these predictions generated?

Every model probability comes from our ensemble of statistical and machine-learning models. We show it next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, because in our own testing the market is a hard benchmark to beat. No human opinion is involved.

Are these football tips free?

Yes, completely free. We publish new picks every morning across all our channels.