Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest
Forest and Ipswich share spoils in stalemate
N. Williams and J. Enciso trade first-half strikes to settle for a draw.
Nottingham Forest took an early lead through N. Williams at 13', only for Ipswich's J. Enciso to level before the break at 41'. The 1-1 draw defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a 3-2 home win, resulting instead in a well-fought share of the points.
Outcome probability
Ipswich and Nottingham Forest are gearing up for what promises to be a lively contest in the regular season. Both teams have shown glimpses of attacking flair, setting the stage for an entertaining encounter.
Match factors
Ipswich's attacking defenders pose dual threat
Leif Davis and Abdoul Ouattara contribute goals and assists, adding unpredictability
Emersonn leads Ipswich's scoring with strong recent form
Emersonn has 2 goals in 6 games with good minutes and shot involvement
Ipswich's recent home form supports predicted win
Ipswich scored in 2 of last 3 home games and won 2, showing positive streak
Nottingham Forest's key attacker Gibbs-White doubtful
Gibbs-White's doubtful status limits Forest's attacking threat and creativity
Ipswich's midfield creativity from Enciso and Lukić
Enciso leads assists and Lukić provides solid passing and defensive work
The context
Ipswich currently sit 10th in the league with 9 points from 7 games, while Nottingham Forest are 18th with 5 points from 6 games. Ipswich have been more consistent at home, and Forest face the challenge of overcoming their lower league position and recent form.
Key insights
Emersonn
Ipswich
Ipswich's top scorer with 2 goals in 6 games, showing strong recent form and key attacking role.
Premier League 26/272 goals in 6 appearances, 0.33 goals/game
L. Davis
Ipswich
High scoring defender with 2 goals and 1 assist, adding offensive threat from the back.
Premier League 26/272 goals and 1 assist in 6 appearances
J. Enciso
Ipswich
Leading assist provider with 2 assists, creative playmaker and set-piece taker.
Premier League 26/272 assists in 6 appearances, 0.33 assists/game
- M
M. Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest
Doubtful status limits Forest's attacking threat and creativity.
Analysis
Ipswich's attacking threat is led by Emersonn, who has netted twice in six appearances and is in good recent form. Defender Leif Davis also poses a dual threat with two goals and an assist this season, adding unpredictability to Ipswich's play. Midfield creativity from J. Enciso and S. Lukić further bolsters their attacking options. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, may be hampered by the doubtful status of key attacker M. Gibbs-White, which could limit their offensive potency. Forest's defensive stalwart Murillo is crucial in building play from the back, but Ipswich's recent home form and attacking depth give them the edge.
Key facts
- 1.Ipswich are 10th in the league with 9 points from 7 games (W3 D0 L4).
- 2.Nottingham Forest are 18th with 5 points from 6 games (W1 D2 L3).
- 3.Emersonn leads Ipswich's scoring with 2 goals in 6 games.
- 4.Leif Davis, a defender, has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist this season.
- 5.J. Enciso leads Ipswich with 2 assists in 6 appearances.
- 6.Ipswich have won 2 of their last 3 home games, scoring in each.
- 7.M. Gibbs-White is doubtful for Nottingham Forest, limiting their attacking options.
Prediction
The match is expected to be competitive, with a predicted halftime score of 1-1 reflecting a balanced start. However, Ipswich are forecast to edge out Nottingham Forest with a 3-2 victory by full time, capitalising on their attacking strengths and home advantage.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Ipswich
Away — Nottingham Forest
No standout top scorers flagged for Nottingham Forest
The verdict
Expect a thrilling encounter with plenty of goals and attacking intent from both sides. Ipswich's blend of attacking defenders and creative midfielders should just be enough to secure the win in this closely fought contest.
Prediction generated 18 Oct 2026, 17:25 UTC · Fipster Model v1.165
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Williams
Assist: Muñoz
Enciso
Card upgrade confirmed
Diop
Yellow Card
Murillo
Yellow Card
Emersonn
Philogene
Ndoye
Fatawu
Williams
Florentino
Enciso
Delap
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 21 |
| 12 |  Aston Villa | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 11 |
| 13 |  Ipswich | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 |
| 14 |  Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| 18 |  Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 7 |
| 19 |  Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 6 |
| 20 |  Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 |
Match Statistics
Ipswich
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3L. DavisD
- 6I. DiopD
- 7A. FatawuM
- 10J. EncisoM
- 11J. PhilogeneM
- 12FlorentinoM
- 19EmersonnF
- 25E. PalaciosM
- 26D. O'SheaD
- 28C. WaltonG
- 42A. OuattaraD
Substitutes
- 2D. FurlongD
- 5A. MatusiwaM
- 9Z. FlemmingF
- 24J. GreavesD
- 29C. AkpomF
- 32M. NúñezM
- 37K. ScherpenG
- 38D. MaedaF
- 47J. ClarkeF
Nottingham Forest
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3N. WilliamsM
- 5MurilloD
- 10M. Gibbs-WhiteM
- 14D. NdoyeM
- 19L. DelapF
- 21X. SchlagerM
- 23JairD
- 24J. McAteeM
- 26M. SelsG
- 27D. MuñozM
- 31N. MilenkovićD
Substitutes
- 2O. DiomandeD
- 6I. SangaréM
- 7C. Hudson-OdoiF
- 9C. WoodF
- 12JohnG
- 15A. KalimuendoF
- 22R. YatesM
- 25L. NetzD
- 34O. AinaD
Ipswich
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Enciso | M | 86 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 6/6 |
| Z. Flemming | F | 30 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Clarke | F | 29 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| D. O'Shea | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emersonn | F | 60 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| E. Palacios | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| A. Ouattara | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Maeda | F | 17 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/4 |
| C. Akpom | F | 4 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Florentino | M | 85 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| A. Matusiwa | M | 5 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Diop | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Davis | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Fatawu | M | 73 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/4 |
| J. Philogene | M | 61 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/4 |
| C. Walton | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Scherpen | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Greaves | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Furlong | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Núñez | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nottingham Forest
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Williams | M | 84 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1/1 |
| D. Muñoz | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| N. Milenković | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| C. Hudson-Odoi | F | 21 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Jair | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| X. Schlager | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| D. Ndoye | M | 69 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| M. Gibbs-White | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3/5 |
| M. Sels | G | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. McAtee | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| L. Delap | F | 94 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 0/2 |
| Murillo | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| L. Netz | D | 6 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Sangaré | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| John | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Aina | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Kalimuendo | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Diomande | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Wood | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Yates | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Ipswich to win against Nottingham Forest.
- What score did Fipster predict for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Ipswich 3–2 Nottingham Forest.
- What were the win probabilities for Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest?
- Fipster's model gave Ipswich a 49% chance of winning, Nottingham Forest a 25% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 49% confidence — a medium-confidence call.