Nottingham Forest – Ipswich

Match analysis

Nottingham Forest host Ipswich in a clash that could see the hosts inch back into the top‑ten, with Forest currently sitting 12th on five points after one win, two draws and a loss, their goal tally perfectly balanced at four for and four against. Ipswich sit just above them in ninth place, holding six points from two victories and two defeats, but their defensive frailties are evident in a leaky ten‑goal concession record against seven scored. The two sides have already exchanged three points this season, and Forest will be eager to turn the home advantage into a win to close the gap, while Ipswich will look to tighten up at the back and extend their slight points edge. A tightly contested encounter is likely, with both teams aware that three points could prove decisive in the race for European spots.