FA Cup fifth-round fixture between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town is generating significant interest among football enthusiasts. Nottingham Forest, despite experiencing a recent dip in their Premier League form, is favored to secure a victory against an Ipswich side struggling with injuries and relegation concerns . The stakes are high for both teams: Forest aims for Champions League qualification while Ipswich desperately seeks to avoid relegation. This juxtaposition of ambition adds an intriguing layer to the match.
Ipswich Town take a weekend off from their Premier League relegation battle. They travel to Nottingham Forest in the fifth round of the 2024/25 FA Cup. Can the Tractor Boys cause an upset? Read our match prediction.
It's looking gloomy for Ipswich who are in the Premier League relegation zone. They won this trophy back in 1978 in the Bobby Robson glory days. This is their first time in the fifth round (the last 16) in 18 years and it's 32 since their last quarter-final appearance. The Tractor Boys look to be on their way back to the Championship and this FA Cup game may well be a welcome relief from the pressures of their relegation battle.
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Nottingham, the team aimed at records – it is in the quartet of leaders. Not everything worked out in the previous matches, but it finished the battle against Arsenal with a 0-0 draw.
Nottingham Forest possible starting lineup: Sels; Aina, Morato, Murillo, Moreno; Yates, Danilo; Jota, Gibbs-White, Sosa; Awoniyi
Ipswich Town possible starting lineup: Palmer; Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Woolfenden, Townsend; Cajuste, Morsy; Philogene, Szmodics, Clarke; Delap
The Tractor Boys are staring at a return to the Championship but could find some solace in the cup. Their only victories in their last ten matches came in this competition against lower league sides Bristol Rovers and Coventry City, but they will harbour slim hopes of making it beyond the high-flying Forest on Monday.
For those interested in viewing the match live, it will be broadcast on ITV 4 and ITVX in the UK as well as on ESPN+ in the United States . While specific free online live stream options remain unclear across various platforms, fans are encouraged to explore legitimate streaming services that may provide access. Overall, this clash between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town promises excitement and unpredictability typical of knockout cup competitions.
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