On Friday 16 October 2026, Ipswich Town play Nottingham Forest in the EPL. Our model likes 2 bets here. The one it likes most is Nottingham Forest Draw No Bet, priced at -143 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
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As Ipswich Town prepares to host Nottingham Forest, the home side's recent form raises some eyebrows. While they’ve managed a couple of wins, they've also struggled defensively, conceding an alarming average of 2.2 goals per game in their last five. On the flip side, Nottingham Forest has shown resilience, particularly in their past two encounters against Ipswich, winning both. Although both teams present some offensive challenges—Ipswich averaging just 1.4 goals and Forest 1—it's the away side's ability to grind out results that stands out. Forest's recent away performances have not been stellar, but their xG numbers suggest they’ve been creating more chances than their scoring reflects. With the safety net of the Draw No Bet market, backing Nottingham Forest feels like a savvy move here. They have the historical edge and a more solidified approach to grinding out points on the road. Expect the visitors to rise to the occasion.
Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest: Over 1.5 Total Goals (-400)
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As Ipswich Town welcomes Nottingham Forest, all signs point towards a lively encounter. Ipswich’s home form shows a promising average of 1.8 goals scored, while they concede around 1.2—setting up the perfect storm for goals. Their recent matches have had a flair for excitement, evidenced by a 2-2 draw against a competitive side last week. Nottingham, on the other hand, has had its struggles away, yet they’ve averaged 2 goals per game recently, hinting at their ability to find the net. With a combined expected goals tally suggesting both teams are likely to push for attacks, it feels like we’ll see at least a couple hit the back of the net. Given the trends and recent performances, betting on over 1.5 goals seems like a smart play in this fixture. Expect fireworks!
That is how our model reads Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.
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