Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town Live Stream – FA Cup Match Preview (03.03.25)

📅 Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 22:30 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: City Ground, Nottingham
🏆 Competition: FA Cup (Round of 16)
⚽ Coaches: Nuno Espírito Santo (Nottingham Forest), Kieran McKenna (Ipswich Town)

Nottingham Forest takes on Ipswich Town at the City Ground in a crucial FA Cup Round of 16 fixture. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side is looking to progress to the next stage, while Kieran McKenna’s Championship high-flyers aim to pull off a memorable cup upset.

Team Form and Cup Performance

• Nottingham Forest: The Premier League side has been inconsistent in the league but remains dangerous in cup competitions.
• Ipswich Town: The Championship club has been one of the best-performing teams in the second tier and will look to test Forest’s defense.

Key Players to Watch

• Nottingham Forest:
  • Morgan Gibbs-White: The attacking midfielder is Forest’s creative spark.
  • Callum Hudson-Odoi: His pace and dribbling ability can trouble Ipswich’s defense.
  • Moussa Niakhaté: The defender will be key in stopping Ipswich’s attacking moves.
• Ipswich Town:
  • Conor Chaplin: The forward has been crucial for Ipswich in their promotion push.
  • Leif Davis: The left-back provides creativity and defensive solidity.
  • Vaclav Hladky: The goalkeeper will need to be in top form to keep Ipswich in the game.

Tactical Approaches

• Nottingham Forest (Nuno Espírito Santo):
  • Will dominate possession and look to exploit Ipswich’s defensive gaps.
  • High pressing to force mistakes from Ipswich’s backline.
  • Using Gibbs-White to control play in the final third.
• Ipswich Town (Kieran McKenna):
  • Will look to stay compact defensively and hit Forest on the counter.
  • Quick transitions through Chaplin and Burns to create chances.
  • Targeting set-pieces as a way to break down Forest’s defense.

Betting Tips

1. Nottingham Forest to Win – Their Premier League experience gives them an edge.
2. Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Ipswich has the attacking quality to find a goal.
3. Morgan Gibbs-White to Score or Assist – The playmaker will be central to Forest’s attack.

Prediction

• Nottingham Forest 2-1 Ipswich Town – A close battle, but Forest’s quality should see them advance.