Ipswich Town are winless in 14 visits to the City Ground, dating back a quarter of a century, but will the Tractor Boys be partying like it's 1999 come Saturday evening?
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town Preview
Can Nottingham Forest get back to winning ways? A week ago, the Garibaldi Reds were very easily beaten by Arsenal, swatted aside 3-0 in North London, with Nuno Espírito Santo rightly describing it as his team's worst performance of the season. Forest lost only one of their first ten Premier League matches this campaign, but have subsequently suffered back-to-back defeats, also beaten 3-1 when Newcastle visited before the international break. This has seen them sink from third down to seventh, which still represents a solid start to the season, but with trips to both Manchester clubs to come in the next week, Forest could really do with collecting all three points here.
Ipswich Town meantime will be looking to climb out of the relegation zone, following successive encouraging performances and results. During their most-recent away game, the Tractor Boys claimed a first Premier League victory for 22 years, surprisingly beating Tottenham 2-1, thanks to quick-fire goals from Sammie Szmodics and then Liam Delap. Then, last Sunday, Kieran McKenna's team played out a 1-1 draw with Manchester United; Omari Hutchinson equalising with a stunning strike on the cusp of the interval and, in truth, the Blues were very unlucky not to win, Delap in particular denied by Onana from close-range on two seperate occasions. Nevertheless, Ipswich are now unbeaten in three, only in the drop zone on goal difference, and with games against Crystal Palace, Wolves and Bournemouth to come, there are realisic opportunties to collect points.
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 80.
- Nottingham Forest Wins: 39. Draws: 19. Ipswich Town Wins: 22.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Chris Wood was only a substitute against Arsenal, following excessive travel during the international break, but will return here, with Taiwo Awoniyi dropping out. In less good news, Morgan Gibbs-White is unlikely to feature again, still nursing the ankle injury suffered at Chelsea in October, but Elliot Anderson could be in line for a return, adding a bit more attacking threat to midfield. Ryan Yates would sit out Wednesday's visit to Manchester City if booked.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Ipswich Town: (4-3-3): Sels; Aina, Milenković, Murillo, Moreno; Yates, Domínguez, Anderson; Elanga, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.
Nottingham Forest Player to Watch vs Ipswich Town
The aforementioned Chris Wood has eight Premier League goals to his name this season, also bagging six in OFC World Cup qualifying, including a hat-trick against Samoa earlier this month. Meantime, when facing Ipswich Town, Wood has only ever netted twice in nine outings, on target against the Tractor Boys for both Leeds and Leicester, hoping to add Forest to this list.
Ipswich Town Team News
Kieran McKenna is without defenders Jacob Greaves and Ben Johnson, meaning Axel Tuanzebe will continue to fill-in at right-back, with Cameron Burgess keeping his place in the middle. Meanwhile, Kalvin Phillips is still nursing an injury, but Jens Cajuste's impressive displays would surely see him keep his place either way. Wes Burns will once again start on the right, chosen over Jack Clarke, with Chiedozie Ogbene sidelined. Club captain Sam Morsy and Omari Hutchinson, two vitally important player, would sit out Tuesday's crucial visit from Crystal Palace if cautioned.
Ipswich Town predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-3-3): Muric; Tuanzebe, Burgess, O'Shea, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste, Burns, Hutchinson, Szmodics; Delap.
Ipswich Town Player to Watch vs Nottingham Forest
Sammie Szmodics was on target during the win at Tottenham earlier this month, now aiming to net in a third successive Premier League away game, having never netted against Forest in three attempts to date.
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town Prediction
We are backing Nottingham Forest to collect all three points. The Reds have made the City Ground something of a fortress this season, so we're forecasting they'll be too strong for Ipswich on the banks of the River Trent: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Ipswich Town.
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town Premier League game on TV channel?
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
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What is the date and kick-off time for Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town in the Premier League?
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town takes place on Saturday 30 November 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).