Ipswich - Nottingham Forest

Ipswich Town aim to bounce back from a narrow defeat to Manchester City as they return to Portman Road for this matchday 8 Premier League encounter on 23 October 2026. The hosts have demonstrated an ability to find the net regularly, though their defensive consistency remains a work in progress. With Emersonn and Daizen Maeda expected to lead the line, Ipswich will look to exploit a visitors side currently searching for a spark. The expected XI for the home side remains settled, providing a platform for them to impose their style on the visitors.

Nottingham Forest arrive at Portman Road facing a difficult run, having suffered consecutive league defeats without scoring. The absence of Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus through injury significantly limits their attacking options as they attempt to revive their form. History suggests a tight contest, with their most recent Premier League meeting in March 2025 ending in a 4-2 victory for Nottingham Forest. Matz Sels will be vital in goal as the visitors look to tighten up at the back.