Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2024-25 English FA Cup | Fifth Round

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The final game of this season’s FA Cup fifth round is an all-Premier League affair as top four chasing Nottingham Forest take on relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at the City Ground.

Kick-off date/time: Monday 3rd March, 2025: UK – 7:30pm / US ET – 2:30pm / US PT – 11:30am

How to watch on TV: UK - ITV / US – ESPN+

How to watch online: UK – ITVX / US – ESPN+

Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Prediction

Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest have hit a bit of a rocky patch of late but they do remain third in the Premier League, whilst Ipswich Town, despite showing that they are competitive throughout the campaign, appear destined for a return to the Championship.

Nottingham Forest come into this one on the back of a goalless draw with Arsenal at the City Ground in midweek. Whilst a decent result, it does now mean they have managed just two victories inside 90 minutes in their last eight matches across all competitions, having edged past League One side Exeter City via a penalty shootout in the FA Cup fourth round.

Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town took an early lead at Old Trafford against Manchester United in midweek but a Jaden Philogene brace was not enough to prevent the Tractor Boys suffering a 3-2 loss up in Manchester. They are currently in the bottom three and the relegation places, five points adrift of safety in the Premier League.

With home advantage, Forest will be expected to take this one, albeit UEFA Champions League qualification will remain the priority, against an Ipswich side that are approaching desperation.

Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Tip: Nottingham Forest to win