Premier League· England · Regular Season - 8

Ipswich

20:00

🕒 20:00

Nottingham Forest

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest prediction

📅 Fri 23 Oct 2026 🏟️ Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich 🧑‍⚖️ Thomas Bramall

Prediction

● Live data

25%

Ipswich

35%

Draw

40%

Nottingham Forest

Ipswich 25% · draw 35% · Nottingham Forest 40%. We pick Over 1.5 (Football Betting Tips | Eketips). Most likely score 1-1, over 2.5 at 54%, BTTS at 57%.

🎯 Our pick

Football Betting Tips | Eketips · Over 1.5

Over 1.5 @ 1.24 Confidence 81%

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All prediction categories

1X2

240%

Fair 2.51Odds 1.30

Home win

Home win25%

Fair 3.99Odds 2.20

Away win

Away win40%

Fair 2.51Odds 1.30

Double chance

X275%

Fair 1.33Odds 1.35

Draw no bet

Away DNB61%

Fair 1.63Odds —

Win either half

Home WEH55%

Fair 1.83Odds —

Over/Under 1.5

Over 1.577%

Fair 1.29Odds —

Over/Under 2.5

Over 2.554%

Fair 1.87Odds —

Over/Under 3.5

Under 3.569%

Fair 1.45Odds —

Both teams to score

GG (Yes)57%

Fair 1.75Odds 1.57

Correct score

1-112%

Fair 8.45Odds 6.00

Banker tip

Over 1.577%

Fair 1.29Odds —

Super single

Away DNB61%

Fair 1.63Odds —

Probability comes from our goal model blended with the API win percentages. Fair odds = 1 ÷ probability. Value means the bookmaker pays more than the fair price.

Odds

Bookmaker odds · Bet365

Match winner

13.10

X3.30

22.20

Double chance

1X1.65

121.30

X21.35

Both teams to score

Yes1.57

No2.30

Value check

Market	Pick	Prob.	Fair	Odds
1X2	2	40%	2.51	1.30
Home win	Home win	25%	3.99	2.20
Away win	Away win	40%	2.51	1.30
Double chance	X2	75%	1.33	1.35
Draw no bet	Away DNB	61%	1.63	—
Win either half	Home WEH	55%	1.83	—
Over 1.5	Over 1.5	77%	1.29	—
Over 2.5	Over 2.5	54%	1.87	—
Under 3.5	Under 3.5	69%	1.45	—
BTTS	GG (Yes)	57%	1.75	1.57
Correct score	1-1	12%	8.45	6.00
Banker	Over 1.5	77%	1.29	—
Super single	Away DNB	61%	1.63	—

Form & head to head

Ipswich

LWLWL

40%

Form

50%

Attack

36%

Defence

Scored / conceded (last 5)7 / 9

Season W-D-L3-0-4

Clean sheets · failed to score0 · 2

Nottingham Forest

DWLLL

27%

Form

21%

Attack

57%

Defence

Scored / conceded (last 5)3 / 6

Season W-D-L1-2-4

Clean sheets · failed to score1 · 4

Team comparison

Form

60%

40%

Attack

70%

30%

Defence

40%

60%

Poisson model

49%

51%

Head to head

15%

85%

Goals

31%

69%

Overall

44%

55%

Head to head

2

Home wins

2

Draws

6

Away wins

15 Mar 25 Ipswich 2 - 4 Nottingham Forest

3 Mar 25 Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Ipswich

30 Nov 24 Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Ipswich

16 Mar 19 Ipswich 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest

1 Dec 18 Nottingham Forest 2 - 0 Ipswich

14 Apr 18 Nottingham Forest 2 - 1 Ipswich

2.80 goals per meeting · BTTS in 5 of 10 · over 2.5 in 4 of 10.

Match preview

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest: match preview

Ipswich host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League (Regular Season - 8) at Portman Road Stadium on Friday 23 October, kick-off 20:00.

Form guide

Ipswich have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 of their last 5 league games, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded. Nottingham Forest have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 league games, averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded. At home this season Ipswich have 2 wins from 3 games, while Nottingham Forest have won 1 of 3 games on the road.

Goals outlook

Our goal model expects about 1.47 goals for Ipswich and 1.35 for Nottingham Forest, 2.82 in total. That gives over 1.5 goals a 77% chance, over 2.5 54% and both teams to score 57%. The single most likely score is 1-1.

Head to head

In their last 10 meetings, Ipswich won 2, Nottingham Forest won 6 and 2 ended level, with 2.8 goals per game and both teams scoring in 5.

Our verdict

Our main pick is Football Betting Tips | Eketips (Over 1.5) at 81% confidence, priced at 1.24. The model also leans towards Over 1.5 (77%), X2 (75%), Under 3.5 (69%).

Key facts

Win probabilities: Ipswich 25%, draw 35%, Nottingham Forest 40%.
Expected goals: 1.47 vs 1.35.
Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 of the last 10 meetings.
Ipswich have 0 clean sheets this season; Nottingham Forest have 1.
API-Football model advice: Double chance : draw or Nottingham Forest.

See more Premier League numbers on the league statistics page, or read our guides on how our confidence ratings work.

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Written by Princewill Sunday Football Content Editor, Website Administrator & Football Prediction Platform Reviewer at Eketips

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By Princewill Sunday · Updated 23 Oct 07:40 · Data: API-Football · Odds: Bet365· 18+ Bet responsibly

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?

Our main pick is Football Betting Tips | Eketips (Over 1.5) with 81% confidence. Win probabilities are Ipswich 25%, draw 35% and Nottingham Forest 40%.

Will both teams score in Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?

Our model gives both teams to score a 57% chance, so the lean is GG (Yes).

How many goals will there be in Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals has a 54% chance and the most likely score is 1-1.

When and where is Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?

Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:00, Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich.

Are these predictions guaranteed?

No. Predictions are statistical probabilities based on form, goals and odds. Bet responsibly, 18+ only.

Match analysis

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What each section means

Prediction: the model's probability for a home win, draw and away win.
Team comparison: form, attack, defence, goals and head-to-head strength as a percentage split.
Our pick: the recommended market with odds and a confidence rating.
Head to head: recent meetings between the two teams.

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