Forest vs Ipswich Betting Tips and Predictions: Can Ipswich End 15-Match Record at City Ground?

Nottingham Forest will be eager to give their fans something to cheer about after holding Arsenal to a draw in their last home game. Meanwhile, Ipswich, sitting at the opposite end of the league table, will be aiming for an upset in this FA Cup fifth-round clash. Ahead of the 3/3/2025 showdown, Kick Off Nigeria editor Ayomide Oguntimehin provides betting tips and match insights.

Match Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich

Forest are enjoying an impressive 2024-25 campaign, currently sitting third in the Premier League and pushing for European qualification. Progressing further in the FA Cup would only add to their success. However, Nuno Espírito Santo’s men are eager to return to winning ways after a three-match winless run, which includes back-to-back losses and a recent draw.

Ipswich, on the other hand, are coming off a 3-2 defeat against Manchester United, despite leading 2-0 before the Red Devils mounted a comeback. Kieran McKenna’s side has shown they can compete against strong opposition, and they’ll be looking to avoid another defensive collapse in this fixture.

Head-to-Head Matches

Nottingham Forest clearly dominate the head-to-head record:

• Nottingham Forest Wins: 4
• Ipswich Wins: 0
• Draws: 1

Forest have won four of the last five encounters, scoring nine goals and conceding just two. Their most dominant victory was a 3-0 win in May 2017. Ipswich’s best result in this fixture was a 1-1 draw in October 2015.

Recent Form: Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have had a mixed run of results, showing resilience at home while struggling on the road. Their most recent outing ended in a goalless draw against Arsenal at the City Ground. However, before that, they suffered consecutive away defeats—losing 4-3 to Newcastle and 2-1 to Fulham in the Premier League.

Despite these setbacks, Forest showcased their attacking prowess in an emphatic 7-0 win over Brighton earlier in February—one of their most dominant performances of the season. They also progressed in the FA Cup after defeating Exeter 3-2 on penalties.

At the City Ground, Forest have remained solid, securing a 3-2 win against Southampton and holding Liverpool to a 1-1 draw in January. Their home form has been impressive, including a 2-0 FA Cup victory over Luton, highlighting their strength in front of their fans.

Recent Form: Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town have struggled for consistency in the Premier League. Their most recent match ended in a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, despite a strong start at Old Trafford. That loss followed a heavy 4-1 home defeat to Tottenham, marking back-to-back league setbacks.

However, they showed resilience in a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, earning a valuable point away from home. Their most convincing performance came in the FA Cup, where they dominated Coventry 4-1 to secure a place in the next round. Still, they suffered a disappointing 2-1 home loss to Southampton, adding to their recent struggles.

Away from home, Ipswich have been unpredictable. While they managed a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa and a convincing 4-1 FA Cup victory at Coventry, they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Liverpool and settled for a 2-2 draw at Fulham.

With just one win in their last five league games, Ipswich must tighten their defense and rediscover their attacking spark if they hope to get a result against Nottingham Forest.

Player to Watch: Ola Aina

The Nigerian international has struggled to influence results for Forest in their last three matches, which has been disappointing. However, ahead of Monday’s clash, he will be eager to help his side secure a crucial victory.

Best Betting Odds

• Home Win: 1.71 (1xBet)

Final Thoughts

Nottingham Forest’s strong home form and superior head-to-head record make them favorites in this encounter. Ipswich have shown glimpses of quality but will need to improve their defensive stability to stand a chance. Betting on a Forest win or over 2.5 goals could be solid options.