Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town Prediction, Odds and Picks for Monday, 03/03/25

Nottingham Forest can reach the FA Cup quarterfinals for only the second time this century when they face Ipswich Town at home on Monday. The City Ground should be buzzing for the occasion as Nuno Espirito Santo’s team maintains its push for European football. The Tricky Trees retained hold of 3rd place in the Premier League with a gritty goalless tie against Arsenal last Wednesday. Although with only 5 points between them and surging Brighton in 8th place, the FA Cup is still an important route into Europe for Forest – plus a potentially glorious end in itself.

Ipswich will harbor faint hopes of progression in this game after an improved display at Old Trafford in midweek against 10-man Manchester United. However, Kieran McKenna’s team ultimately lacked the quality to break down a resolute Red Devils defense when chasing the game in the 2nd half. That does not look good for Ipswich ahead of facing one of the tightest defenses in the EPL. Forest have conceded only 10 times in 13 home league games and recorded 4 shutouts in their last 6 at the City Ground. Expect Forest to win this one inside regulation and progress to the quarterfinals.