Premier League 2024-2025: Ipswich vs Nott'm Forest Prediction

Ipswich

Home Team
26%
VS

Nott'm Forest

Away Team
54%
Draw: 20%
Over 2.5: 55%
Under 2.5: 45%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 29 21 7 1 69 27 42 70
2 Arsenal 28 15 10 3 52 24 28 55
3 Nott'm Forest 28 15 6 7 45 33 12 51
4 Chelsea 28 14 7 7 53 36 17 49
5 Man City 28 14 5 9 53 38 15 47
6 Newcastle 28 14 5 9 47 38 9 47
7 Brighton 28 12 10 6 46 40 6 46
8 Aston Villa 29 12 9 8 41 45 -4 45
9 Bournemouth 28 12 8 8 47 34 13 44
10 Fulham 28 11 9 8 41 38 3 42
11 Crystal Palace 28 10 9 9 36 33 3 39
12 Brentford 28 11 5 12 48 44 4 38
13 Tottenham 28 10 4 14 55 41 14 34
14 Man United 28 9 7 12 34 40 -6 34
15 Everton 28 7 12 9 31 35 -4 33
16 West Ham 28 9 6 13 32 48 -16 33
17 Wolves 28 6 5 17 38 57 -19 23
18 Ipswich 28 3 8 17 26 58 -32 17
19 Leicester 28 4 5 19 25 62 -37 17
20 Southampton 28 2 3 23 20 68 -48 9

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Ipswich

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.13
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.73
# Clean Sheets: 0

Nott'm Forest

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.66
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.20
# Clean Sheets: 3

Key Prediction Insights

In the upcoming clash between Ipswich and Nott'm Forest, the odds favor Nott'm Forest with a winning probability of 54.0%, compared to Ipswich's 26.0% chance of securing a victory. The likelihood of a draw stands at 20.0%. The match is expected to see over 2.5 goals, with a predicted result leaning towards Nott'm Forest. Currently, Nott'm Forest is positioned 3rd in the Premier League standings, while Ipswich finds themselves struggling in 18th place.

Match Analysis

Ipswich enters this game on the back of three consecutive losses, including a narrow 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace away and a 4-1 home loss to Tottenham. Despite their efforts, Ipswich has failed to secure a clean sheet in their last five matches and has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 2.8 goals per game. Their offensive efforts have been modest, with an average of 0.8 goals scored in the same period, and they have not managed to match their expected goals tally of 1.134. In contrast, Nott'm Forest has shown a more resilient performance recently, with a notable 1-0 victory over Man City and a goalless draw against Arsenal at home. While they did experience a 4-3 defeat to Newcastle, their attacking prowess remains evident, scoring an average of 1.8 goals per game. Defensively, they have conceded an average of 2.2 goals, yet they have managed to keep three clean sheets in their last five matches, suggesting a stronger defensive showing than Ipswich.

Final Prediction

Nott'm Forest's superior league position and recent performances give them a significant edge over Ipswich. Their ability to score consistently and maintain clean sheets against formidable opponents highlights their potential to dominate the match. A key factor to watch will be Nott'm Forest's attacking effectiveness, which could exploit Ipswich's defensive vulnerabilities and secure a crucial victory.