Forest vs Ipswich Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

A statistical edge is evident here, but the trailing side carries enough threat to keep this competitive. Once opponent quality is accounted for, the differential softens somewhat without fundamentally altering the overall outlook.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 34.5 vs 34.2), making the raw statistics a reliable comparison tool in this matchup.

Ipswich holds the attacking edge with 1.6 goals per match versus Forest's 0.9, though the gap isn't insurmountable.

Defensively, Forest and Ipswich are evenly matched, allowing 1.4 and 1.1 goals per game respectively.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 2.5 total goals. Under 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with BTTS (Both Teams to Score) being likely.

📈 Form Momentum: Ipswich has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.7 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

⚠️ Risk Factor: Despite being the statistical favorite, Ipswich faces a key vulnerability: they have kept only 1 clean sheets in their last 10 matches. If Forest can exploit this, an upset becomes plausible.

💡 Why This Matters: The 10.6-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 76% win probability for Ipswich. In practical terms, Ipswich would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

The numbers lean toward Ipswich, with a 10.6-point power rating gap pointing to a genuine advantage — though not one that makes this contest a formality.

In their recent English WSL 2 match (2026-03-22), Forest prevailed 2-0 against Ipswich. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Forest secured this victory at home, where they tend to be strongest. However, the next encounter could present a different challenge if the venue changes. Ipswich will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Forest will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.