Ipswich will welcome Nottingham Forest to Portman Road on Saturday, 15 March in an important match at both ends of the Premier League table.
The hosts come into the match six points behind Wolves in 17th position so this is realistically a must-win game for them if they are to retain any hope of beating the drop.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, come into the match in third place and know that they will stay in the top four regardless of what happens this weekend.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest prediction below.
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Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest prediction: The visitors to win a thriller
Key Stats
- Nottingham Forest have won their previous two matches against Ipswich this season, albeit needing penalties to do so in the FA Cup.
- Nottingham Forest have conceded at least one goal in five of their last eight Premier League matches.
- Ipswich haven't won any of their last nine Premier League matches.
- More than two goals have been scored in five of Nottingham Forest's last seven Premier League matches.
Correct score prediction: Ipswich 1-2 Nottingham Forest
Scoring goals isn't an issue for Ipswich and they will likely find the back of the net on Saturday. However, keeping them out at the other end is a real challenge for them and is the main reason why they are facing instant relegation to the Championship. Forest's speed on the break will be the key here and they should get the job done.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing the visitors, but only just
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest odds are slightly surprising in that the visitors aren't as short as you might expect considering there are 15 places and 34 points separating the two teams. Ladbrokes have given Forest a 50% chance of picking up all three points while Ipswich have been given a 27.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A third meeting this season
This is the third time that these sides have faced off this season with both previous matches taking place at the City Ground. Forest won the reverse league fixture 1-0 before overcoming the Tractor Boys in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup fifth round. Ipswich are looking for their first win over Forest since 2017.
England FA Cup 03/03/25
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Ipswich
England FA Cup 01/03/25
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Ipswich
England Premier League 30/11/24
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Ipswich
England Championship 16/03/19
Ipswich
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England Championship 01/12/18
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Ipswich preview: Seemingly doomed
Ipswich's recent form is far from good and no wins from their last nine in the Premier League doesn't exactly scream survival. Teams in the past have come back from worse positions than this with ten games to go but it feels extremely unlikely at this point.
Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK), O'Shea, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis, Phillips, Cajuste, Hutchinson, Enciso, Philogene, Delap
England Premier League 08/03/25
L
Crystal Palace
1
Ipswich
0
England FA Cup 03/03/25
D
Nottm Forest
1
Ipswich
1
England Premier League 26/02/25
L
Man Utd
3
Ipswich
2
England Premier League 22/02/25
L
Tottenham
4
Ipswich
1
England Premier League 15/02/25
D
Aston Villa
1
Ipswich
1
Nottm Forest preview: Wrestled back momentum
Nottingham Forest appeared to have lost their form a few weeks back when they went three Premier League matches without a win but the penalty shootout victory over Ipswich in the Cup has potentially galvanised them. They followed that triumph up with a big win over Man City last weekend and will now feel like anything other than a win here would be points dropped.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Dominguez, Anderson, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood
England Premier League 08/03/25
W
Man City
0
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1
England FA Cup 03/03/25
D
Ipswich
1
Nottm Forest
1
England Premier League 26/02/25
D
Arsenal
0
Nottm Forest
0
England Premier League 23/02/25
L
Newcastle
4
Nottm Forest
3
England Premier League 15/02/25
L
Fulham
2
Nottm Forest
1
Player to watch: Morgan Gibbs-White
Morgan Gibbs-White has inexplicably been left out of Thomas Tuchel's first England squad, with the likes of Jordan Henderson and Phil Foden getting the nod over him. Gibbs-White has been instrumental in Forest's stunning season, and he will be more keen than ever to showcase his talents this weekend after his England omission.