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>Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest Predictions, Picks & Odds – 23/10/2026
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Ipswich Town sit tenth in the Premier League table, though their recent form at Portman Road has been far from convincing. The Tractor Boys have won just two of their last five matches, with back-to-back defeats raising questions about consistency. Kieran McKenna's side will be desperate to put things right on home soil, but the head-to-head record against Friday's visitors makes grim reading, with three consecutive losses including a 2-4 reverse here in March 2025.
Nottingham Forest travel to Suffolk in fifteenth place, enduring a difficult spell on the road. Nuno Espírito Santo's men have lost two of their last five away fixtures and managed only a pair of draws in that sequence, hardly the form of a side brimming with confidence. Yet Forest have a remarkable recent record against Ipswich, winning all three meetings between the clubs. That dominance could prove a psychological advantage as they look to arrest their slide down the table.
Ipswich's home record reads two wins and three defeats from their last five, a sequence that hardly inspires confidence. Forest, meanwhile, have endured a difficult spell on the road, collecting just two draws and a solitary victory in their previous five away fixtures. Sitting fifteenth, Nuno Espírito Santo's side appear to be struggling for consistency away from the City Ground.
The head-to-head record presents a compelling narrative. Forest have won all three recent encounters against Ipswich, including a four-goal showing at Portman Road in March 2025. That dominant record on this ground suggests the visitors possess a psychological edge, yet their current away form undermines any expectation of a repeat performance.
Our selection is the double chance 1X, backing Ipswich or the draw at Portman Road. The home side's price at 3.00 reflects their inconsistency, while the draw at 3.60 offers additional cover. Forest's poor travelling form at 2.25 looks overpriced given their struggles, making the combined home or draw outcome the value pick in this fixture.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a betting recommendation.
Trends to Know about Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest
- Forest won all three recent head-to-heads
- Ipswich lost three of last five
- Forest scored four at Portman Road
Form & Statistics: Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest
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Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest Match?
What time is Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest?
Kickoff at Portman Road is set for Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:00 BST.
Where is Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest being played?
This fixture takes place at Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich, Suffolk.
How Can I Watch Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest on TV and Live Stream?
This match will be available to watch via Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.