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Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest Preview

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 15th March
• Kick-Off Time: 03:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Portman Road

Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest will take place at the Portman Road on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League. The 18th-placed team will host the third-placed team on 15th March.

Ipswich Town had a lot of hopes and expectations before starting their new season, but quality-wise they are still very far from competing against top-quality sides in the top division. Despite struggling from the beginning of this season, the club management has kept their hopes on Kieran McKenna and his staff, as he was the man who took them from League One to the Premier League. They do have matches left to survive this season and stay at the top division, but the upcoming matches are very tough and it will be difficult for them to contain those teams. In the last five games, they have lost four matches and drawn one. They are low in confidence and surely will have to be at their best to get some points in the upcoming fixtures.

Nottingham Forest have taken everybody by surprise this season but the credit goes to the players and the coaching staff who have done a brilliant job this season. Even though they are no longer in the title race, they can still get a European spot after many years. In the last five games they have won two, lost two and drawn once. Forest can't afford to drop points in the upcoming games as the teams below them are hungry to get past them. In 28 matches, they have won 15 games, drawn 10 and lost seven games, with 51 points on the table, they are third in the points table. This will be an exciting fixture for sure.

Ipswich Town Team News

Sammie Szmodics and Axel Tuanzebe will not be available as they have undergone surgery recently, Ogbene, Wes Burns, Conor Chaplin and Arijanet Muric are all in the treatment room as of now. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Nottingham Forest Team News

Carlos Miguel is the only injury concern for the away side and none of the players are suspended for this fixture. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups

Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Alex Palmer

Defenders: Dara O'Shea, Luke Woolffenden, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis

Midfielders: Kalvin Phillips, Jens Cajuste

Forwards: Jaden Philogene, Julio Enciso, Jack Clarke, Liam Delap

Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Matz Sels

Defenders: Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams

Midfielders: Nicolas Dominguez, Elliot Anderson

Forwards: Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs White, Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood

Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head Record

Both teams faced each other 82 times, out of which Ipswich won 22 games, 19 ended in draws, and Forest won 41 matches. In the last five games, Forest won three matches and two ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch in Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest

Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)

Liam Delap is a tall player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, power, stamina and natural fitness who feels comfortable in contact situations. A powerful and determined forward with killer instinct technique on the ball and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements. With good agility, coordination and pace for a player of his size, he is someone who can make a difference on the pitch. Delap possesses very impressive mid-range and long-range shooting skills. He also has a great sense of positioning while receiving through balls. Delap knows how to use his body to shield the ball from defenders thanks to his technique, strength and ball control. Delap is also a big aerial threat during set pieces, in 27 games, he has scored 10 goals and provided two assists and he needs to improve his discipline a bit since he has got nine yellow cards this season.

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)

Chris Wood has always been a striker who thrives against the odds. His career has been a testament to resilience and adaptability. He is one of the main reasons for Forest's brilliant performance this season. His goals and all-rounded contributions have made him the centerpiece of their rise. His consistency, intelligent positioning and aerial dominance make him a constant threat, while his ability to draw defenders creates space for Forest midfielders to exploit. He excels as a target man, thriving in aerial duels and set-pieces. Woods's hold play is among the best in the Premier League and with his poacher's instincts he can score goals from inside the box. He is a key part of Nuno's tactical setup throughout this season. In 28 games he has scored 18 goals this season.

Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Forest are punching above their weight this season, even though they are not in the title race anymore, but they will look to secure a European spot as soon as possible, and Ipswich will be looking to get out of the danger zone before the season ends. Despite both teams being sitting at different spots, this will be a mouthwatering clash for sure. Most probably the away team will secure the win in this upcoming clash.

Predicted Score: Ipswich Town 1-2 Nottingham Forest

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