Nottingham Forest will be looking to close the gap on North London side Arsenal when they travel to Portman Road Stadium this weekend. Meanwhile, more trouble looms for relegation-threatened Ipswich Town, who will be doing all they can to avoid a return to the EFL Championship when they host Nuno Espírito Santo’s men. Ahead of the clash on March 15, 2025, Kick Off Nigeria editor Ayomide Oguntimehin provides betting tips and key details for the match.
Match Preview: Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest
Following four consecutive losses—to Tottenham, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace—Ipswich Town will be hoping to give their fans something to cheer about when they host Forest for the second time in two weeks. They will be eyeing revenge for their FA Cup exit at the City Ground while also hoping to dent Forest’s title chase.
The Tricky Trees, fresh off an exciting 1-0 victory over the 2023-24 Premier League winners, are aiming to build on their last match when they travel to face Ipswich. It is expected to be a straightforward task for the Reds, but Ipswich will not go down without a fight
Head-to-Head: Ipswich vs Nottingham
- 03.03.25 – FA Cup – Nottingham 2-1 Ipswich
- 30.11.24 – Premier League – Nottingham 1-0 Ipswich
- 16.03.19 – Championship – Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham
- 01.12.18 – Championship – Nottingham 2-0 Ipswich
- 14.04.18 – Championship – Nottingham 2-1 Ipswich
Nottingham Forest have dominated the recent meetings, winning four out of the last five encounters.
Recent Form: Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town have struggled in recent matches, failing to secure a win in their last five games. They suffered defeats against Crystal Palace (1-0), Nottingham Forest (2-1, FA Cup), Manchester United (3-2), and Tottenham (4-1), with their only positive result being a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.
At home, Ipswich’s form has been even more concerning, losing four consecutive Premier League matches to Tottenham (4-1), Southampton (2-1), Manchester City (6-0), and Brighton (2-0). However, they did manage a 3-0 FA Cup victory over Bristol Rovers.
With their defensive struggles evident, Ipswich will need to step up their performances to turn their form around.
Recent Form: Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have shown mixed form in their last five matches, securing important wins over Manchester City (1-0) and Ipswich Town (2-1, FA Cup). They also earned a goalless draw against Arsenal but suffered back-to-back defeats against Newcastle (4-3) and Fulham (2-1).
Away from home, Forest’s form has been inconsistent. They claimed victories against Exeter (FA Cup, 3-2) and Wolves (3-0) but suffered heavy defeats to Bournemouth (5-0), Fulham (2-1), and Newcastle (4-3). With some solid performances at home, Nottingham will be looking to improve their away form to maintain momentum.
Player to Watch: Ola Aina
The Super Eagles defender was outstanding in Forest’s clash against Manchester City, and he is another player to watch when they take on Ipswich on Saturday.
Related article: Ola Aina’s Future in England: Salary and Prospects with Nottingham Forest F.C.
Best Betting Odds
- Away to Win (Yes) – 2.04 on 1xBet
