Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Saturday, Nov 30
- Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue: City Ground, England
Relegation-threatened Ipswich Town will travel to Nottingham Forest in their 13th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at City Ground. The Tractor Boys are still eyeing for their second win of the season and will not get a worse chance than this tie.
Hosts Nottingham Forest are one of the top mid-table squads in the Premier League and are in the sevent spot this season, comfortably occupying the European spots. They made a bright start to the campaign under manager Nuno Espirito Santo whose side are unbeaten in their last six meetings with the visitors.
Meanwhile, Ipswich Town endured a rough start to the new campaign and are languishing in the relegation zone. They invested heavily in the summer transfer window but they are still searching for momentum in this season.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Ryan Yates remains suspended for this fixture due to the accumulation of four yellow cards. Players like Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare are sidelined with their long-term injuries but the latter is expected to make a return in the coming days.
Ipswich Town Team News
As for Ipswich Town, on-loan Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is out with a recent knock. Players like Chiedozie Ogbene and George Hirst – who has suffered a new knee problem are definitely out for this tie whereas Nathan Broadhead, Wes Burns, Jacob Greaves, Jack Taylor and Omari Hutchinson are expected to make their return soon.
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Sels
Defenders: Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno
Midfielders: Yates, Dominguez, Gibbs-White
Forwards: Elanga, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Ipswich Town predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Muric
Defenders: Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Burgess, Davis
Midfielders: Morsy, Cajuste
Forwards: Johnson, Hutchinson, Szmodics; Delap
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 80 times in the past, with Nottingham Forest winning only 39 of those games. Ipswich Town have won 22 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 19 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| March 16, 2019 | Ipswich Town 1-1 Nottingham Forest | League Championship |
| December 01, 2018 | Nottingham Forest 2-0 Ipswich Town | League Championship |
| April 14, 2018 | Nottingham Forest 2-1 Ipswich Town | League Championship |
| December 02, 2017 | Ipswich Town 4-2 Nottingham Forest | League Championship |
| May 07, 2017 | Nottingham Forest 3-0 Ipswich Town | League Championship |
Key Players to Watch in Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town
Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
The 32-year-old attacker has continued his phenomenal start to the new campaign and has recorded a whooping eight goals in 12 Premier League appearances. Wood has been in hot form this campaign and Forest are expected to offer him a new deal before his contract expires next summer.
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
The English attacking midfielder has made his permanent move to Ipswich from Manchester City this summer. Delap has made a brilliant start for the newly promoted English side and has been pivotal for Kieran McKenna’s side so far this season. He has recorded six goals in 12 Premier League games for the Tractor Boys.
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town Prediction
The Tricky Trees has made a decent start to their campaign who are aiming to maintain their top-flight status one more season, and have been excellent under Nuno Espirito Santo. Their seven-match winning streak on the road was broken by their recent 3-0 defeat to Arsenal over the weekend. They have obtained 19 points this season from 12 games and have the third-best defensive record in the league.
As for Ipswich Town, they have had a disastrous start to the new campaign and are currently languishing in the relegation zone with only nine points after 12 games. They are coming off a 1-1 draw with Man United and have recorded four points from their last six on offer.
Predicted Score: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Ipswich Town
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Where to Watch Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town?
The Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town game will be played on 30th November at City Ground.
Q. Where to watch Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town?
The predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town is 2-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town?
Both Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town played 80 games. Nottingham Forest recorded 39 wins, Ipswich Town managed 22 whereas the 19 other games ended in a draw.