Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Key stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest
• Date: Saturday, 15 March 2025  
• Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
  

Ipswich will be desperate to halt their winless run and will likely adopt a cautious approach, aiming to frustrate Forest and hit on the break. Nottingham Forest, buoyed by their recent performances, will look to control possession and apply pressure on Ipswich's vulnerable defence.

Match Prediction: Ipswich Town 1-2 Nottingham Forest

Ipswich Town find themselves in a worrying position, languishing in the relegation zone. Their recent form has been less than inspiring, with the Tractor Boys failing to secure a win in their last nine Premier League outings. 

A narrow 0-1 defeat to Crystal Palace last time out followed a string of losses against Manchester United (2-3), Tottenham Hotspur (1-4), and Southampton (1-2), with a solitary draw against Aston Villa (1-1) offering a glimmer of hope. The absence of key players due to injuries has further compounded their struggles.

In contrast, Nottingham Forest has shown resilience and a knack for grinding out results. A recent 1-0 victory over Manchester City at home was a testament to their defensive solidity. Despite a couple of setbacks against Newcastle (3-4) and Fulham (1-2), Forest have managed to stay competitive, with a goalless draw against Arsenal and a resounding 7-0 triumph over Brighton highlighting their potential.

The historical encounters between these two sides have been closely contested. Nottingham Forest has had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning three of the last five encounters, including a 1-0 victory at the City Ground in November 2024. Ipswich, however, will take heart from their 2-1 win over Forest back in May 1993 at Portman Road.

• Conor Chaplin (Knee) 
• Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles) 
• Wes Burns (Knee) 
• Arijanet Mruic (Shoulder)
• Axel Tuanzebe (Hamstring)
• Sam Szmodics (Ankle)

These injuries have significantly impacted Ipswich's attacking options, leaving manager Kieran McKenna with limited choices upfront.

• Carlos Miguel (Hamstring) 
  

Forest's injury list is relatively short, with Carlos Miguel's absence being the only notable concern.

Palmer; O’Shea, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis; Phillips, Cajuste; Philogene, Enciso, Clarke; Delap

With injuries affecting their attacking line, Ipswich may opt for a conservative approach, focusing on a solid defensive setup and looking to exploit counter-attacking opportunities through the pace of Liam Delap.

Sels; Aina, Milenovic, Murillo, Williams; Dominguez, Anderson; Elanga, White-Gibbs, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Forest are likely to maintain their 4-2-3-1 formation, with Chris Wood leading the line. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Morgan Gibbs-White expected to play a pivotal role in linking defence and attack.

• Liam Delap vs. Nottingham Forest Defence: Delap's physicality and aerial prowess will be a constant threat to Forest's backline.
• Morgan Gibbs-White vs. Kalvin Phillips: A midfield duel that could dictate the tempo of the game. Gibbs-White's creativity against Phillips' defensive acumen will be fascinating to watch.
  

Nottingham Forest's last visit to Portman Road in the Premier League ended in a narrow 1-0 victory, with the winning goal coming from a set-piece, a scenario Ipswich will be keen to avoid repeating.

As the battle for survival intensifies, both teams will be eager to claim all three points, making this an intriguing encounter at Portman Road.

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