Ipswich vs Nottm Forest: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Ipswich Town host Nottingham Forest at Portman Road on Friday 23 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC, in the Premier League (round 8). Prediction markets make Nottm Forest the favourite at 43%, with the draw at 28% (Polymarket). Ipswich have had 6 days of rest since playing Man City (Premier League); Nottm Forest have had 5 after facing Arsenal and travel about 180 km. Ipswich are without 2 players (Jack Taylor, Saša Lukić); Nottm Forest are missing 2 (Nicolò Savona, Igor Jesus). Thomas Bramall is the referee, averaging 3.7 yellow cards a game against a league average of 3.9. The forecast at kick-off is 9°C with rain and windy.