Ipswich vs Nottm Forest Prediction and Match Preview (October 23, 2026)

This Ipswich vs Nottm Forest prediction covers the England Premier League match to be played on October 23, 2026 at 22:00 Turkey time. Both teams have lost more than they have won over their last 5 matches, yet their goal statistics paint very different match profiles. The home side plays open, high-scoring games, while the away side's matches produce far fewer goals. That contrast is the most interesting part of this fixture.
Match Information
- League: England Premier League
- Date: October 23, 2026
- Time (Turkey): 22:00
- Fixture: Ipswich (home) vs Nottm Forest (away)
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Recent Form
Ipswich took 2 wins and 3 losses from their last 5 matches, with no draws. The sequence (L-W-L-L-W) is unstable: the home side either wins or loses. That suggests their matches tend to tip clearly one way, with little middle ground.
Nottm Forest recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over their last 5. The sequence (L-L-L-W-D) shows the away side has had a real momentum problem lately, collecting only 4 of a possible 15 points. For comparison, Ipswich collected 6 points over the same span. The gap is small, but on form momentum the home side looks slightly ahead.
Goal Expectation and Key Stats
The main story of this match lies in the goal numbers. Ipswich average 1.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match. As a result, their games average 4.0 goals in total. This points to an open style of play where the defence is stretched but the attack responds. Both teams to score hits 80% and Over hits 80%. Even at higher goal totals the rate stays at 60%, so goal-heavy games are close to a habit for Ipswich rather than an exception.
The picture flips on the Nottm Forest side. The away team scores just 0.6 goals per match and concedes 1.2, so their games average only 1.8 goals in total. Both teams to score is at 40%, Over is at 40%, and at higher goal totals it drops to just 20%. Forest matches are tight, low-scoring and cautious.
When the two profiles meet, the logical reading is this: Ipswich's 2.2 goals conceded clashes with Forest's 0.6 goals scored. On the other hand, Ipswich's attack at 1.8 goals sits above the 1.2 Forest concede on average. Goal production is therefore likely to come mainly from the home side, while the away side may struggle to score. The Over potential tag in iTahmin data is rated weak/risky for this match, with high risk. The reason is that the two teams' scoring tendencies offset, and even contradict, each other.
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iTahmin Verdict
Based on the data, Ipswich look slightly ahead on both form momentum and goal production. However, the high number of goals they concede makes that edge fragile. Nottm Forest's 0.6 scoring average and 3 losses in their last 5 matches suggest that finding the net away from home may not be easy.
Goal expectation is mixed. Ipswich's 4.0 match average points to a high tempo, while Forest's 1.8 pulls the other way. For that reason the Over potential does not give a clear signal, and the weak/risky tag confirms it. The tempo of the match will largely depend on whether Ipswich can keep the game open. For league context, take a look at the standings page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and at what time is Ipswich vs Nottm Forest?
The match will be played on October 23, 2026 at 22:00 Turkey time.
Which league is Ipswich vs Nottm Forest part of?
The match is part of the England Premier League, with Ipswich as the home side.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Ipswich took 2 wins and 3 losses from their last 5 matches. Nottm Forest recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over the same span.
This content is for informational purposes only. It is not advice, and no outcome is guaranteed.