Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Predictions

Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich predictions for Monday’s FA Cup fifth round clash. Nottingham Forest face Ipswich Town at the City Ground in the FA Cup fifth round, battling for the final quarter-final spot in an all-Premier League clash on Monday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

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

Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Predictions

Can Nottingham Forest Keep Their FA Cup Dream Alive Against an Unpredictable Ipswich?

• Forest’s Fortress: The hosts are unbeaten in their last eight home games, winning six and keeping five clean sheets, underlining their strength at the City Ground.
• Ipswich’s Defensive Nightmare: McKenna’s men have shipped 23 goals in their last eight matches, averaging nearly three goals conceded per game – a worrying sign against Forest’s attacking threats.
• Cup Curse for Ipswich: The Tractor Boys have lost their last 13 FA Cup matches against Premier League opposition, further stacking the odds against them in this tie.

Best Bet for Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich

The City Ground will set the stage for what promises to be an intriguing FA Cup fifth-round clash between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town. Both sides have taken different routes to get here, with Forest scraping past Exeter on penalties and Ipswich delivering an emphatic 4-1 victory over Coventry. Now, they lock horns for a place in the quarter-finals, and with both teams eager to keep their cup journey alive, expect a fiercely contested battle.

Forest come into this fixture on the back of a solid defensive display against Arsenal in a goalless Premier League draw. However, their form has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last five league matches. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will be eager to rediscover their attacking prowess, especially at home, where they have remained unbeaten in eight matches.

Ipswich, on the other hand, have struggled in the top flight, losing six of their last seven games. Their defensive frailties have been alarming, conceding 23 goals in their last eight outings, making their visit to the City Ground a daunting prospect. However, their cup performances have been a different story, and Kieran McKenna’s men will be hoping to replicate their FA Cup form to cause an upset.

Best Bet: Nottingham Forest to Win & Over 2.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You.com, we don’t believe in bombarding you with multiple predictions. Instead, we handpick the single best bet for each match, ensuring quality over quantity. For this clash, Nottingham Forest to Win & Over 2.5 Goals emerges as the standout selection.

Why This Bet Offers Value

Forest’s home form speaks for itself. They have been a dominant force at the City Ground, winning six of their last eight matches and keeping five clean sheets in the process. Their ability to control games on their own turf makes them strong favourites to progress against an Ipswich side that has been leaky at the back.

Ipswich’s defensive struggles cannot be ignored. They have conceded an average of nearly three goals per game in their last eight matches, which does not bode well against a Forest side that has the firepower to capitalise on such weaknesses. While Ipswich have shown an ability to score, including against Manchester United, Tottenham, and Aston Villa, their inability to keep things tight at the back has been their undoing.

Ramon Sosa will be one to watch for Forest, as he has already made his mark in this competition, scoring in both previous rounds. His presence, along with Morgan Gibbs-White’s creativity and Taiwo Awoniyi’s finishing ability, should ensure that Forest find the net multiple times.

However, Ipswich are unlikely to go down without a fight. Jaden Philogene has been a bright spark for the visitors, and Liam Delap’s movement could trouble the Forest defence. But with the Tractor Boys’ poor record against Premier League opposition in the FA Cup – losing their last 13 such ties – the odds are firmly against them.

As our BettingTips4You.com expert Tyler Morris summarises:
“Forest’s home form and Ipswich’s defensive woes make this an obvious pick. With both sides capable of scoring but Forest being the superior outfit, backing a home win with goals is the smart move. Expect Forest to take control early and see this one through comfortably.”

Given Ipswich’s attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities, this should be an entertaining contest with goals at both ends. Forest’s quality should ultimately shine through, making a 3-1 home victory the most likely outcome.

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