Ipswich v Nottingham Forest

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Ipswich Town slumped to a seventh defeat in eight games overall in the Premier League last weekend when the Tractor Boys suffered a narrow 1-0 loss away from home at Crystal Palace which has not only left Kieran McKenna's side remaining in the bottom three of the table but now also a significant six points adrift of fourth from bottom club, Wolves, and potential safety.

Nottingham Forest ended a three-game winless run in the English top flight last weekend with an impressive 1-0 home win against Manchester City which further cemented the Tricky Trees' third place position in the Premier League table as the east midlands club continue to chase down a possible Champions League spot for next season.

The situation is looking increasingly bleak for Ipswich Town as the Tractor Boys have not only slipped to seven defeats within their last eight games overall in the English top flight, but the upcoming hosts have also lost their last four home games on the trot as well.

Recent defeats on home soil at Portman Road to Brighton, Manchester City, Southampton and Tottenham respectively have contributed to Ipswich Town remaining in the relegation zone and having managed to capture just one win from a total of 14 home games along with being dealt nine defeats, the Tractor Boys look to have their work cut out this Saturday.

Nottingham Forest returned to winning ways last time out in the Premier League which would have come as a huge relief for manager Nuno Espírito Santo and his side as the east midlands visitors have produced a mixed bag of results in recent weeks.

After racking up six impressive wins on the trot from early December through to early January which included wins on the road at Manchester United, Brentford, Everton and Wolves, the Tricky Trees have experienced a testing period of results in subsequent weeks.

Three wins from their subsequent eight games in the domestic top flight suggest Forest may well be feeling the pinch as the finishing line approaches as wins against Southampton, Brighton and Manchester City have been offset by losses incurred against Bournemouth, Fulham and Newcastle United.

However, Forest travel to Suffolk for this upcoming clash against a poor and out-of-form Ipswich Town outfit who have displayed character and spirit but who have ultimately come up short time and again, and despite holding home advantage at Portman Road this Saturday, Kieran McKenna's side are more than likely bracing themselves for another tough afternoon at the office.

Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Verdict

Nottingham Forest have enjoyed the lion's share of success against Ipswich Town in recent exchanges as the Tricky Trees have won four out of the last five meetings.

Therefore, our main bet will be Nottingham Forest win @ 2.00

Other side bets worth considering:

Nottingham Forest win & Over 2 goals @ 3.00

Correct Score: Nottingham Forest 2-1 @ 9.50