Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 23, 2026
The 8th round of the English Premier League will feature a clash between Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest on October 23, 2026. The visitors are determined to pick up as many points as possible.
Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest: team news and expert analysis
In recent years, the club has not managed to spend two consecutive seasons at the same level. They surged from League One to the Premier League, then immediately dropped into the Championship in 2025, where they became one of the leading sides. The Premier League has proved difficult once again, while they also lost to their second opponent in the League Cup — although that opponent was Arsenal. On the positive side, they beat Fulham in October. They also scored twice against Manchester City, although they ultimately lost the game.
The Nottingham-based side finally played in the Europa League and even reached the knockout stage. In the Premier League, however, they battled relegation while going through a succession of managers, eventually finishing 16th in the spring. Glasner took charge in the summer, but little went right at the start under him either: they were immediately beaten by Leeds in the League Cup and won just once in the opening stretch of the league campaign. In October, they also lost to Crystal Palace and, of course, Arsenal.
The Premier League newcomers score a respectable 1.57 goals per game on average. However, they concede noticeably more — 2.14 per match. Schlager and his teammates score just 0.71 goals per game, while conceding 1.29.
Previous matches: Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest
The current visitors have won four of their last six encounters. Two matches ended in 1-1 draws, although after one of them they still advanced on penalties.
The hosts are considered the underdogs in this matchup, but they look no worse than their opponents. We are backing them to avoid defeat (odds — 1.61).
Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest: key statistics and trends
- Ipswich Town have lost five of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 71% of Ipswich's matches, with an average total of 3.71 goals per game
- Nottingham Forest have suffered three consecutive defeats
- Both teams have scored in 43% of Nottingham Forest's matches, with an average total of 2.0 goals per game
Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest: possible starting lineups
Ipswich Town play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Walton — Davis, O'Shea, Diop, Ouattara — Palacios, Lukic — Clarke, Enciso, Akpom — Emersonn Correia da Silva.
Nottingham Forest play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Sels — Murillo, Diomande, Cunha — Williams, Schlager, McAtee, Munoz — Gibbs-White, Ndoye — Delap
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