Ipswich vs. Nottingham Forest Prediction, Picks & Odds for Friday's Premier League Match
My Ipswich vs. Nottingham Forest prediction looks to the visitors' defense against a low-volume Ipswich side. Both sides should take the pitch well-rested with no midweek play, and with Forest dealing with a couple of injuries up front, a tight, defensive approach might be the gameplan.
Forest is a +120 moneyline betting favorite on the three-way line, with Ipswich at +225 and the draw at +240. My Premier League picks are more concerned with the Ipswich shot total. Play from Portman Road in Ipswich gets underway at 3 p.m. ET, airing on USA Network.
Ipswich vs. Nottingham Forest predictions & best bets
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| Best bets | Best odds | Wager (units) |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Under 13.5 shots | -110 via bet365 | 1 units to profit 0.91 units |
| Ipswich-Forest Under 9.5 corners | -125 via bet365 | 0.5 units to profit 0.4 units |
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Ipswich Under 13.5 shots (-110 via bet365)
Forest's defensive play is the foundation for this wager. The visitors are allowing just 1.19 xG per match, and while that number in and of itself doesn't guarantee shot suppression, it does lend to the idea of their opponents struggling to manufacture worthwhile chances.
The Tricky Trees wing-backs routinely retreat into a back five. This makes it hard for the opposition to find passing lanes and crowds the shooting lanes. It also forces the opposition to rely more on through-the-lines transitional play rather than long, drawn-out possession and recycled attacks.
A very early Forest goal could jeopardize this, but I'm expecting
Play to: Any longer than -110 and I would probably look toward Under 12.5 (+137) for half a unit.
🆚 Who will win Ipswich vs. Forest?
Well, maybe no one. Or maybe we all win because we get to watch Premier League soccer on a Friday.
Forest should have a marginal edge in possession and attempts, but neither side has looked convincing enough to expect them to log a comfortable victory.
Score prediction: Ipswich 1, Nottingham Forest 1
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Under 9.5 corners (-125)
While touches in an opponents' box aren't a direct predictor of corners, but Ipswich's limited time spent around the opposition goal (19.71 touches per game) certainly points to limited chances for errant clearances and blocked deliveries.
Both sides' wing-back systems should also help suppress the other side's width. Davis and Ouattara will have to balance supporting Ipswich's attack or tracking Forest's wide runners; Munoz and Williams face the same decision, just in reverse. This should encourage most attacking on both sides to work through central channels instead of repeatedly trying to get to the byline.
Play to: This is a pass for me at any longer than -125, and I would not simply move to a different corners market
Ipswich vs. Nottingham Forest key stats
All stats below are for the Premier League season unless otherwise noted.
| Ipswich | Nottingham Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-0-4 | 1-2-4 |
| Home/Away Record | 2-0-1 at home | 1-1-1 away |
| Recent form (all comps) | LLWLWL | LWLLWL |
| Goals for | 11 | 5 |
| xG | 10.62 | 11.20 |
| Goals against | 15 | 9 |
| xGA | 13.87 | 8.35 |
| Average possession | 43.3% | 45.7% |
Ipswich vs. Nottingham Forest odds
Ipswich vs. Nottingham Forest projected lineups
Here are the projected lineups for Ipswich vs. Nottingham Forest; subject to change:
| Ipswich (3-4-2-1) | Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1) |
|---|---|
| Walton (GK) | Sels (GK) |
| O'Shea (D) | Cunha (D) |
| Diop (D) | Diomande (D) |
| Greaves (D) | Murillo (D) |
| Ouattara (M) | Munoz (M) |
| Florentino (M) | McAtee (M) |
| Palacios (M) | Schlager (M) |
| Davis (M) | Williams (M) |
| Maeda (M) | Ndoye (M) |
| Enciso (M) | Gibbs-White (M) |
| Emersonn (F) | Delap (F) |
Ipswich vs. Nottingham Forest injuries
Ipswich:
- Jack Taylor (knee) - doubtful
- Sasa Lukic (groin) - questionable
Forest:
- Nicolo Savona (knee) - out
- Igor Jesus (calf) - out
How to watch Ipswich vs. Nottingham Forest
- Date: Friday, Oct. 23
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Portman Road (Ipswich, England)
- TV/Streaming: USA Network
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