Ipswich Town vs. Nottingham Forest: Prediction & Odds

  • Ipswich Town is predicted to be a +0.5-goal home underdog against Nottingham Forest.
  • Nottingham Forest has won each of its last nine EPL matches as a favorite.
  • My Ipswich Town vs. Nottingham Forest prediction is the Forest moneyline.

Off a strong win against Manchester City, Nottingham Forest travel to Ipswich Town seeking a second straight victory.ย 

Nuno Espirito Santoโ€™s side captured a 1-0 win over the defending champions, ending a three-match winless run in the league. As it stands, Forest sits third in the league.

Ipswich Town fell 1-0 as road underdogs to Crystal Palace to remain in the relegation zone. The result flattered Ipswich, though, as the Tractor Boys posted a -1.7 expected differential.ย 

Check out the Premier League odds and my Ipswich Town vs. Nottingham Forest prediction.ย 

Ipswich Town vs. Nottingham Forest: Premier League Odds

Ipswich Town vs. Nottingham Forest Prediction

Based on Nottingham Forestโ€™s strong record as a favorite and their outstanding defense, my Ipswich Town vs. Nottingham Forest prediction is the Forest Moneyline (+115).ย 

Forest offer a strong profile as a market favorite thanks to their brilliant defensive record.ย 

Santoโ€™s side ranks fourth in expected goals against and seventh in post-shot expected goals allowed, per fbref.com.ย 

Because of that defensive record, Forest has excelled against teams possessing the leagueโ€™s worst attacks.ย 

Seven EPL sides have created under 33 post-shot expected goals this season. Forest has played nine games against those teams with an 8-1-0 (W-D-L) record.ย 

Across all nine matches, Forest recorded a +9.8 post-shot expected goal differential.ย 

In two previous trips to promoted teams, Forest are 2-0-0 with a +3 xGDiff and +2.3 post-shot xGDiff.ย 

Conversely, Ipswich has previously struggled against the leagueโ€™s best defenses.ย 

Against teams ninth or better in post-shot expected goals allowed, Ipswich Town recorded a 1-3-9 (W-D-L) record with all four results undeserved based on expected goals.ย 

Finally, history likes this spot to back Nottingham Forest.ย 

Since 2012, teams priced between -130 and +246 are 115-105 SU, assuming three additional factors:

  • The team closed a home underdog in their previous game
  • The underdogโ€™s previous game margin is -2 or -1
  • The teamโ€™s margin in the last head-to-head meeting is +0 or +1

When that spot occurs in fixture 28 onward, such teams are 43-35 SU.ย 

As a result, I like Forest to continue their positive run as favorites and produce a second straight win on Saturday.ย 

Premier League Match Schedule

HomeAwayDateTime (ET)Location
Nottingham ForestChelseaMay. 2511 a.m.The City Ground
SouthamptonArsenalMay. 2511 a.m.St. Mary's Stadium
LiverpoolCrystal PalaceMay. 2511 a.m.Anfield
Ipswich TownWest HamMay. 2511 a.m.Portman Road
BournemouthLeicester CityMay. 2511 a.m.Vitality Stadium
Man UnitedAston VillaMay. 2511 a.m.Old Trafford
NewcastleEvertonMay. 2511 a.m.St. James' Park
TottenhamBrightonMay. 2511 a.m.Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
WolvesBrentfordMay. 2511 a.m.Molineux
FulhamManchester CityMay. 2511 a.m.Craven Cottage

Premier League ATS Records

TeamATS RecordATS%Home ATS RecordHome ATS%Road ATS RecordRoad ATS%
Arsenal14-17-645.9%5-10-436.8%9-7-255.6%
Aston Villa18-18-150.0%9-9-150.0%9-9-050.0%
Bournemouth19-16-254.1%8-10-044.4%11-6-263.2%
Brentford22-12-363.5%11-8-057.9%11-4-369.4%
Brighton & Hove Albion21-15-158.1%10-9-052.6%11-6-163.9%
Chelsea13-20-440.5%7-9-344.7%6-11-136.1%
Crystal Palace20-13-459.5%8-7-452.6%12-6-066.7%
Everton19-12-659.5%9-8-252.6%10-4-466.7%
Fulham18-14-455.6%8-10-044.4%10-5-463.2%
Ipswich Town14-20-341.9%4-13-125.0%10-7-257.9%
Leicester City18-18-150.0%8-11-042.1%10-7-158.3%
Liverpool16-19-245.9%7-9-244.4%9-10-047.4%
Manchester City13-24-035.1%7-12-036.8%6-12-033.3%
Manchester United14-18-544.6%7-9-244.4%7-9-344.7%
Newcastle United21-15-158.1%13-5-072.2%8-10-144.7%
Nottingham Forest23-14-062.2%10-8-055.6%13-6-068.4%
Southampton13-20-440.5%4-12-227.8%9-8-252.6%
Tottenham Hotspur13-23-136.5%6-11-136.1%7-12-036.8%
West Ham United18-17-251.4%6-12-134.2%12-6-066.7%
Wolverhampton Wanderers19-15-355.4%8-8-250.0%11-7-160.5%

Premier League Standings

TeamRecord (Wins-Draws-Losses)PointsGoal Differential
Liverpool25-8-48345
Arsenal19-14-47134
Manchester City20-8-96826
Newcastle United20-6-116622
Chelsea19-9-96620
Aston Villa19-9-9669
Nottingham Forest19-8-106513
Brighton15-14-8584
Brentford16-7-14559
Fulham15-9-13542
Bournemouth14-11-12539
Crystal Palace13-13-11520
Everton10-15-1245-3
Wolves12-5-2041-15
West Ham10-10-1740-18
Manchester United10-9-1839-12
Tottenham11-5-21382
Leicester City6-7-2425-45
Ipswich Town4-10-2322-44
Southampton2-6-2912-59
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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.