An interesting clash in the Premier League is set for the City Ground on Saturday, as Nottingham Forest welcome Ipswich.
The Tricky Trees had been in excellent form before the international break, but they have now suffered as many defeats in their last two matches as they had in their opening ten fixtures.
Forest were outplayed at the Emirates Stadium last Saturday, losing 3-0 against title-chasing Arsenal.
Ipswich come into this round after avoiding defeat in each of their last three. The Tractor Boys gained a creditable point at home against Man United last Sunday, and there is a sense that they could upset the odds this weekend.
Odds
Nottingham Forest will be heavily expected to bounce back to winning ways at the odds available this weekend. There could be value in the draw at +280, as well as Ipswich at +428.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | -140 |
| Draw | +280 |
| Ipswich | +428 |
First EPL Meeting Between the Sides Since 1990s
| Total | Nottingham Forest | Ipswich | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 |
| Premier League Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 70 | 38 | 32 |
A first top-flight meeting between Forest and Ipswich since 1994 is set for this weekend. Each of the last 23 meetings between the sides have come in the second tier, with Forest going three without defeat.
The latest meeting between the teams was in March 2019, with the points being shared at Portman Road following a 1-1 draw. Worryingly, Ipswich are without an away win against Forest since December 1999.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.5 Goals @ -110
Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Key Stats
- Two of Forest’s three defeats this season have been suffered at the City Ground.
- Forest’s 13-game unbeaten sequence when netting the opening goal was ended in their previous home match against Newcastle.
- Ipswich have picked up four of their nine points on the road this season, scoring three more goals on their travels than they have at Portman Road.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Forest will only have one first-team star missing this weekend, as Ibrahim Sangare remains out until December with a hamstring problem. Chris Wood and Morgan Gibbs-White could both be recalled.
Possible Lineup
Matz Sels (GK); Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Alex Moreno, Ryan Yates, James Ward-Prowse, Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood
Ipswich Team News
Kalvin Phillips and Nathan Broadhead are both unlikely to return from their injuries for the Tractor Boys this weekend. Chiedozie Ogbene is also unlikely to feature. Leif Davis faces a race against time to prove his fitness after picking up a knock against Man United.
Possible Lineup
Arijanet Muric (GK); Harry Clarke, Dara O’Shea, Cameron Burgess, Conor Townsend, Sam Morsy, Jens Cajuste, Wes Burns, Omari Hutchinson, Sammie Szmodics, Liam Delap
Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Prediction
Forest are too short for my liking this weekend, especially considering their two successive defeats.
Ipswich created a number of clear opportunities in last weekend’s draw against Man United, and the Tractor Boys still appear to me to have the attacking quality to move clear of the drop zone.
At the prices, a chance could be taken on the visitors at the City Ground.
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