FootballPremier League 2026/27
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town prediction
Goexch verdictClear lean
On our numbers, Forest beat Ipswich 61% of the time, with the draw at 22%. We project 1.89 expected goals to 0.88 and a 1-0 score, with over 2.5 goals at 52%. Kick-off: Sun, 23 May 2027, 19:30 IST IST at City Ground.
Quick read
Forest vs Ipswich in brief
- Forest 61%, draw 22%, Ipswich 17%, which makes this a clear lean.
- Predicted score 1-0, with the goals line finely balanced (2.8 xG).
- Both teams to score: 50% on our model.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Goexch pick
- Forest
- UK broadcast
- Not televised yet
- Projected cards
- 3.5-4.5
Exchange plan
How should you trade Forest vs Ipswich on Goexch?
Our fair prices for the pick and the outsider. Laying the outsider wins if the favourite wins or it ends in a draw.
Back61% chance
Nottingham Forest1.64
Take 1.64 or bigger. A ₹100 back at 1.64 returns ₹164, stake included.
Lay17% chance
Ipswich Town5.88
Lay only at 5.88 or smaller. At 5.88, a ₹100 lay risks ₹488 to win ₹100.
Key factors
What will decide this match?
Home advantage first, then expected goals and the factor with the most influence on this match.
Home advantage
Edge: Forest
Forest are the stronger side and at home, which our model values at just over a fifth of a goal. Both advantages add up.
Expected goals
Edge: Even
At 2.8 expected goals, the 2.5 line is close to 50/50 (52% for the over).
Quality gap
Edge: Forest
Forest rate clearly higher and the draw is only 22%. If they score first, the match should go their way.
Goals model
How many goals will there be in Forest vs Ipswich?
Our model's chance of each goal total, with the most likely outcome in gold.
total goals
- Both teams score
- 50%
- Over 2.5 goals
- 52%
- Expected goals
- 1.89 – 0.88
- Half-time call
- 0-0
Team set-up
How will the two teams line up?
Confirmed line-ups are published about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Nottingham Forest
Expect Forest to sit compact at City Ground and wait for one chance rather than try to control the match.
Away · promoted
Ipswich Town
Ipswich are back in the top flight and still adjusting to its pace. Expect a deep, compact shape on their trip to City Ground, long spells without the ball and most of their threat from set pieces.
Risk radar
What could change the prediction?
The news that would move our numbers before kick-off.
If Forest name a weakened XI
Rotation or a missing key player would cut several points from their win chance. Line-ups are out an hour before kick-off.
If Ipswich score first
The favourite has to chase the game, and both the draw and the upset become much more likely.
If a red card comes in the first hour
Going down to ten men changes the expected-goals picture completely, whichever side it hits.
Preview
Forest vs Ipswich match preview
Nottingham Forest host Ipswich Town in front of their own fans, and the Goexch numbers lean towards Forest. The expected-goals gap (1.89 for Forest, 0.88 for Ipswich) is the clearest signal, and it is where our 61% for Forest comes from. Ipswich's best chance is to keep it level into the last 30 minutes, when the draw becomes a real possibility.
Calendar
Calendar check: Forest and Ipswich
Recovery time and the next fixture for both clubs, from the published Premier League schedule.
Forest play 8 days after their game away at Arsenal on 15 May. After this, they go away at Coventry 7 days after this one. League game 37 of 38.
Ipswich play 8 days after their game at home to Man City on 15 May. After this, they go at home to Everton 7 days after this one. League game 37 of 38.
These sides already met at Portman Road on Fri, 23 Oct 2026, making this the return fixture.
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FAQ · 9
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town FAQs
Short, direct answers to the questions fans ask most.
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Who will win Forest vs Ipswich?
Goexch predicts Nottingham Forest to win. Our goals model gives Forest 61%, the draw 22% and Ipswich 17%, which we class as a clear lean.
What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town?
Our predicted score is 1-0, with 0-0 at half-time. The most common exact score across our simulations is 1-0, at 12%.
What are the fair odds for Forest vs Ipswich?
On our numbers: Forest 1.64, draw 4.55, Ipswich 5.88. A back price shorter than that has no value on our model.
What time does Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town kick off in India?
19:30 IST IST on Sun, 23 May 2027 (15:00 in the UK), at City Ground in Nottingham. Kick-offs can move for TV, so check again closer to the day.
How do I trade Forest vs Ipswich on the Goexch exchange?
On our numbers, back Nottingham Forest at 1.64 or bigger, or lay Ipswich Town at 5.88 or smaller. Laying means you win if Ipswich Town do not win; at 5.88, a ₹100 lay risks ₹488. Prices move before and during the match, so check the live back and lay odds first.
Forest vs Ipswich match kaun jeetega?
Goexch goals model mein Nottingham Forest aage hain: Forest 61%, draw 22%, Ipswich 17%. Sabse sambhav score 1-0 hai. Yeh sirf anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.
How many goals are expected in Forest vs Ipswich?
2.8 expected goals in total. The most likely number of goals is 2, and a 0-0 comes up 6% of the time.
Will both teams score in Forest vs Ipswich?
We put both teams to score at 50%, so we lean yes. Over 2.5 goals is 52%.
Where can I watch Forest vs Ipswich?
Indian TV rights change between seasons, so check the official Premier League listings near the day.
Dates and kick-off times follow the published Premier League fixture list and can move for TV or cup commitments. Win percentages, projected scores and picks on this page come from the Goexch model, built on team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and bets are settled on the live exchange odds you take. 18+ only. Set a budget before you bet and play responsibly.
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