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Nottingham Forest (1-4-2) and Ipswich Town (3-4) will face off today at 3:00 p.m. ET at Portman Road in Ipswich, England.
Nottingham is favored at a +125 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-135o / +110u) goals.
Let's get into my Nottingham vs. Ipswich Town prediction.
Nottingham vs. Ipswich Town Prediction
Picks:Both Teams to Score – Yes (-165) & Over 2.75 Asian Goal Line (-105)
My Nottingham vs. Ipswich Town best bets are for both teams to score, as both offenses show a consistent ability to generate quality chances. This makes the Over 2.75 line a smart addition, as it secures a partial payout at three goals and hits fully if defenses crumble further.
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Nottingham vs. Ipswich Town Betting Odds
Nottingham vs. Ipswich Town Picks, Parlay
Leg 1:Both Teams to Score – Yes (-165)
Leg 2:Over 2.75 Asian Goal Line (-105)
Parlay Odds: +202 (DraftKings)
Nottingham Forest and Ipswich showcase plenty of offensive potential, which makes goals the focal point of this matchup. Both teams to score has hit in 71% of Ipswich games this season.
The hosts rank as one of the most profitable teams for this specific wager. Nottingham Forest mirrors this trend on the road. Both teams to score has cashed in all three of their away games, with those contests averaging 3.67 total goals.
Ipswich lost 3-2 to Manchester City last week, but its offense remains highly productive. They have tallied 11 goals from 10.62 expected goals in seven games. This marks a massive improvement from their previous Premier League campaign where they only scored 36 total goals.
Zian Flemming leads the charge, with a remarkable 76.9% of his goals coming in away venues, though he will look to produce at home here. Sasa Lukic should also return to the lineup to provide a midfield boost.
On the other side, Nottingham Forest arrives desperate for goals after an unlucky 1-0 defeat to Arsenal. The visitors sit in the relegation zone with just five points and desperately need to convert their chances.
Owner Evangelos Marinakis spent $65 million on striker Liam Delap, who has only netted once. However, Forest generates a high volume of expected goals (11.20 xG) and should eventually experience positive regression.
Morgan Gibbs-White returns from injury, which provides a massive boost to their attack, while Savona and Igor Jesus remain sidelined.
Nottingham vs. Ipswich Town Projections
Projected Chance of Winning
| Nottingham | Draw | Ipswich Town |
|---|---|---|
| 40.4% | 25.1% | 34.4% |
Projected Total Goals
| Nottingham | Total Goals | Ipswich Town |
|---|---|---|
| 1.47 | 2.83 | 1.36 |
Nottingham vs. Ipswich Town Betting Analysis
Nottingham Forest enters this contest on a three-game skid but boasts strong underlying metrics. They generated more expected goals than Coventry and Crystal Palace in recent defeats. Against Arsenal, they posted 0.90 xG compared to Arsenal's 1.14 xG, which proves they can compete with elite rosters.
Their main issue is a dismal 4.17% conversion rate. They have underperformed their expected goals by -6.20, the worst differential in the league.
Ipswich presents a vulnerable defense for Forest to exploit. The hosts have allowed 15 goals, the second-most in the Premier League, and hold a 13.87 expected goals against metric. If Nottingham Forest starts to finish opportunities, this game will feature plenty of goals.
Defensively, Forest holds the fourth-lowest expected goals against (8.35) in the league, but they still struggle to secure victories. Xaver Schlager will attempt to disrupt the Ipswich attack, as the Forest midfielder has 24 tackles and 32 possession wins this season.
Under Gary O'Neil, Ipswich has adapted well to the top flight, earning nine points to sit 10th in the standings. They have secured impressive victories over Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Sunderland.
Their four losses came against top-tier opponents like Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, and an undefeated Everton squad. They will play with confidence at home.
Historically, this matchup produces high-scoring results. Nottingham Forest won the last Premier League encounter 4-2 on the road. The visitors hold a six-game unbeaten streak against Ipswich. In their last five encounters, both teams scored three times, and the games averaged 2.6 goals.
Ipswich has proven they can score against top competition, but their defense remains extremely leaky. Expect an open, fast-paced game with numerous chances on both ends.
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