Matchday 8 in the English Premier League kicks off at Portman Road with Ipswich Town hosting Nottingham Forest on Friday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPromoted Ipswich have been an entertaining side in England's top flight, boasting a record of three wins and four defeats to collect nine points and sit 10th in the standings, knowing a victory will move them up to sixth temporarily.Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, enter this clash under Oliver Glasner in 19th spot with just five points from seven matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047235##Despite entering on a three-match losing streak following a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal, the Reds will fancy their chances of turning things around given their recent head-to-head dominance over Ipswich, having done the double over them in the 2024-25 campaign.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Friday 23 OctoberVenue: Portman Road, IpswichCompetition: Premier League (Matchday 8)Current standings: Ipswich Town – 10th (9 pts), Nottingham Forest – 19th (5 pts)Qualification implications: A victory for Ipswich Town would temporarily propel them into 6th place, while a win for Nottingham Forest could push them out of the relegation zone.BETTING GUIDE: Ajax vs Atalanta, match preview, team news and predictionForm GuideIpswich Town ❌ Loss vs Manchester City ✅ Win vs Fulham ❌ Loss vs Everton ❌ Loss vs Arsenal ❌ Loss vs Crystal Palace##NAJAVA_MECA_10047219##Nottingham Forest ❌ Loss vs Arsenal ❌ Loss vs Crystal Palace ❌ Loss vs Coventry City ✅ Win vs Aston Villa ➖ Draw vs Tottenham HotspurCarrick's days are numbered, Nagelsmann near Old Trafford?Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)❌ Ipswich Town 2-4 Nottingham Forest (2025 Premier League)➖ Nottingham Forest 1-1 Ipswich Town (2025 FA Cup – Nottingham Forest won 5-4 on penalties)❌ Nottingham Forest 1-0 Ipswich Town (2024 Premier League)➖ Ipswich Town 1-1 Nottingham Forest (2019 Championship)❌ Nottingham Forest 2-0 Ipswich Town (2018 Championship)##NAJAVA_MECA_10047209##Team NewsIpswich Town🟡 Sasa Lukic – Groin injury, subject to a late fitness test.Nottingham Forest🟡 Morgan Gibbs-White – Muscular problem, expected to overcome it and start.❌ Igor Jesus – Calf injury (out).❌ Nicolo Savona – Knee injury (out).Manchester drowned in the Como lakePlayer to Watch: Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)Morgan Gibbs-White remains the creative heartbeat for Nottingham Forest.Having missed the recent defeat to Arsenal with a muscle strain, the England international returned to full team training this week and is set to return to the starting eleven.His vision and ability to unlock stubborn defenses will be crucial against an Ipswich side that has struggled defensively this season. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10047203##If Gibbs-White finds space between the lines, he can dictate the tempo and orchestrate key scoring opportunities for the visitors.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Both Teams to Score – Yes🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Dan Ndoye 1+ Shot on Target🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Match Result: Draw (1-1)Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.