Ipswich host Nottingham Forest seeking second straight home win
Ipswich Town aim to build on their solid home foundation when they welcome a Nottingham Forest side eager to halt a three-match losing streak.
Ipswich sit 10th on nine points after seven games, having taken two victories from their first three fixtures at Portman Road. They responded to an away defeat at Everton with a sharp 2-1 home victory over Fulham, though their recent five-game run remains mixed at two wins and three losses.
Nottingham Forest have endured a slow start, sitting 19th on five points after seven matches. After consecutive defeats against Coventry and Crystal Palace, Forest have managed only a single league victory all season and arrive under pressure to steady their campaign.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Nottingham Forest are the stronger side — 182 rating points clear of Ipswich.
xG = goals an average team would score from the same chances. Scoring well above xG means clinical finishing (or a hot streak).
IpswichNottingham ForestGoals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
IpswichNottingham ForestWhole season, home and away combined — Ipswich 7 games, Nottingham Forest 7 games.
IpswichNottingham ForestPast meetings.
Who’s out.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Premier League (England) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
