Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Preview

Ipswich welcome Nottingham Forest to Portman Road on Friday 23 October 2026 at 19:00 GMT for their latest Premier League fixture. Both sides are looking to find consistency as the season develops, and the underlying data points towards an interesting contest.

Form and goals

After seven matches played, both teams show patchy recent form. Ipswich's last five results read LWLWL, while Nottingham Forest sit on DWLLL. Neither side has managed to keep a clean sheet yet, with zero clean sheets apiece across their opening fixtures.

At home, Ipswich average 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 goals conceded per game. Nottingham Forest's travels have been slightly more open, with the visitors averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.0 goals conceded per away match. Looking at expected goals, our model figures stand at 1.65 for Ipswich and 1.5 for Forest.

What the numbers suggest

Our probability estimates give Ipswich a 41% chance of securing a home win, with a draw calculated at 24%, and an away win for Nottingham Forest at 35%. These figures are estimates based on the data available rather than guarantees.

In the goal markets, the numbers point towards some action at both ends. Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 63%, while over 1.5 goals sits at 82% and over 2.5 goals at 61%. When looking at the most likely scoreline, the model points to a 1-1 draw. For those considering the double chance market, the API advice leans towards a draw or Nottingham Forest result.

Key takeaway

Given the lack of clean sheets from both sides so far, the data suggests goals could be on the cards at Portman Road, though the overall match outcome remains finely balanced between home and away aspirations.