Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultNottingham Forest to win ✗44% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.08
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 23 October the Premier League brings Ipswich against Nottingham Forest at Portman Road. Kick-off: 20:00 WAT. In the table, Ipswich are 14th, lower half, on 11 points after 10 matches; Nottingham Forest are 16th (lower half) with 9. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Ipswich, last 5: LWLLW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Manchester City, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Nottingham Forest, last 5: LLLWD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Arsenal, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ipswich 1.3 xG, Nottingham Forest 1.6 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ipswich 33%, draw 23%, Nottingham Forest 44%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (59%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ipswich 1–1 Nottingham Forest. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ipswich33%fair 3.01 · @3.10
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.30
Nottingham Forest44%fair 2.26 · @2.20
2.86Expected goals
1.31Ipswich xG
1.55Nottingham Forest xG
59%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–07%
0–27%
From our goals model: Ipswich 1.3 – 1.6 Nottingham Forest expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Nottingham Forest to win✗
44%
2.26
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.29
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.57
Draw no bet
Nottingham Forest (draw no bet)
57%
1.75
–
Asian handicap
Ipswich +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.38
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.84
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
First team to score
Nottingham Forest to score first
51%
1.95
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.46
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nottingham Forest / FT Nottingham Forest✗
26%
3.90
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.08
–
Recent results
Ipswich – last 6
LWLLWL
17 Oct
@ Manchester City
2–3
L
10 Oct
vs Fulham
2–1
W
19 Sep
@ Everton
0–1
L
15 Sep
vs Arsenal
2–4
L
12 Sep
@ Crystal Palace
3–2
W
4 Sep
vs Liverpool
0–2
L
1.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest – last 6
LLLWDD
18 Oct
vs Arsenal
0–1
L
11 Oct
@ Crystal Palace
1–3
L
19 Sep
vs Coventry
0–1
L
12 Sep
@ Aston Villa
2–1
W
5 Sep
vs Tottenham
0–0
D
29 Aug
@ Liverpool
2–2
D
0.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ipswich and Nottingham Forest.
What is the prediction for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
On our numbers Ipswich have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Nottingham Forest 44%.
How many goals will there be in Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
Our predicted score is Ipswich 1–1 Nottingham Forest, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest (Premier League) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Portman Road.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
