Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Live Stream

The FA Cup fifth-round showdown between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town is set for Monday evening at the City Ground, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With a place in the quarter-finals on the line, both sides will be eager to progress in the competition. Read on to find out how to watch this match in live streaming.

FA Cup | Mar 3, 2025 at 7.30pm UK at The City Ground

Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Live Streaming

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For those looking to catch all the action, the match will be available to live stream online, but remember—geo-location and live streaming rules apply. To watch the game, simply click the “Watch Now” button on the banner provided on this page (#Ad. 18+ only, gambleaware.org).

Now, let’s dive into what we can expect from this intriguing FA Cup tie.

Forest’s Home Fortress and the Santo Factor

Nottingham Forest come into this match with mixed emotions. On one hand, they scraped past Exeter City in the previous round, needing penalties to edge through after a 2-2 draw. On the other, their recent goalless stalemate against Arsenal in the Premier League showed the resilience that has kept them firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish. Nuno Espírito Santo has turned the City Ground into a fortress, with Forest currently unbeaten in their last eight home matches, a run that includes five clean sheets.

However, Santo will have to work around some selection headaches. Carlos Miguel’s hamstring injury rules him out, leaving Matz Sels as the likely starter in goal. There could also be a place in the side for Ramon Sosa, who has a knack for FA Cup goals, having scored in both previous rounds. If he finds the net again, he will match a club record that has stood since 1989.

Ipswich’s FA Cup Struggles and Injury Woes

Ipswich Town have a miserable record against Premier League opposition in the FA Cup, having lost their last 13 meetings with top-flight teams in the competition. Their league form isn’t much better, with six defeats in their last seven Premier League outings. Even more concerning is their 15-match winless run at the City Ground, a venue that has not been kind to them over the years.

However, if there’s one thing Ipswich proved in the last round, it’s that they can be ruthless when given the opportunity. Their 4-1 demolition of Coventry City was a statement victory, with Jack Clarke running the show, scoring twice and assisting another. Clarke’s attacking flair, along with the return of Sammie Szmodics, could be key in breaking down Forest’s defensive resilience.

Manager Kieran McKenna will have to navigate several injury concerns, though. Omari Hutchinson, Wes Burns, Chiedozie Ogbene, Christian Walton, and Kalvin Phillips are all unavailable, while Julio Enciso is cup-tied. On the flip side, Conor Chaplin and Arijanet Muric could be back in contention, giving McKenna some much-needed options.

Tactical Battle and Key Players

This game is shaping up to be a battle between Forest’s defensive organisation and Ipswich’s attacking intent. Santo’s side have been disciplined at the back, particularly at home, but Ipswich possess some dangerous attacking threats. Clarke’s ability to unlock defences, coupled with Szmodics’ movement, will test Forest’s backline, while Liam Delap will need to be clinical in front of goal if he wants to retain his starting spot ahead of George Hirst.

For Forest, much will depend on the creativity of Morgan Gibbs-White, who has been their main playmaker this season. His ability to link up with Jota and Taiwo Awoniyi in attack could be the deciding factor in whether Forest break down Ipswich’s defence.

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