Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest betting offer and predictions: get R3,000 in deposit match bonuses with Virgin Bet South Africa (ZA)
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Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Betting Offer & Match Preview
The Premier League delivers a Friday-night appetiser ahead of the weekend on October 23rd when Ipswich and Nottingham Forest go head-to-head in a televised clash at Portman Road, and Virgin Bet are offering an R3,000 deposit match bonus on sports for new players in South Africa.
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Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest predictions
Both Teams to Score – 1.57 – With three wins already banked, Ipswich have surprised detractors since their promotion and Town gave another good account of themselves at Man City last weekend, despite an eventual 3-2 loss in Manchester.
That was the fifth time in seven Premier League assignments involving the Tractor Boys since the start of the campaign that featured goals at both ends, and more of the same is expected against Forest.
The visitors still haven’t scored at home this season, however, they’ve fared much better on the road under Oliver Glasner, netting in 100% of their first three away league tests against Liverpool (2-2), Aston Villa (2-1) and Palace (1-3). BTTS landed in each of those and the same market appeals here.
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Ipswich Double Chance – 1.64 – Nottingham Forest’s start to the new season has been poor enough to spark early rumours about the future of summer hire Oliver Glasner. They’ve won only once in seven attempts and sit in second-last place in the Premier League, while their Carabao Cup campaign lasted just one game after their Second-Round loss to Leeds.
In contrast, Ipswich are nestled in mid-table having won three times in seven league fixtures since August. Two of those wins were secured at Portman Road and they offer excellent value in the double chance market to avoid defeat against their out-of-sorts visitors at the same ground.
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Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest
Odds – 2.95 – Place bet on Virgin Bet South Africa
Julio Enciso over 2.5 shots (1.60) — The Paraguayan still hasn’t broken his duck for Ipswich, however, the attacking midfielder has been a constant threat, ranking first at the club in the league for total shots attempted (19) while averaging 3.06 shots per 90 minutes.
Liam Delap over 0.5 shots on target (1.35) — The 23-year-old has had one shot on target in three of his last four Premier League starts for Forest and Delap will be determined to make an impact again when he lines up against his former club at Portman Road.
Christian Walton over 2.5 saves (1.50) — Only Crystal Palace (43) and Chelsea (41) have conceded more shots on target in the Premier League than Ipswich (39) so far this season, so expect Christian Walton to be busy on Friday. The 30-year-old made seven saves combined in his last two starts for Town.
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