Forest lineup today @ Ipswich

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Nottingham Forest's expected lineup at Ipswich, Fri 23 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 8 matches): Sels (8); Murillo (7), Jair (6), Aina (6), Diomande (5); Williams (8), McAtee (7), Ndoye (7), Schlager (7); Delap (5). Out: Gibbs-White. Only 2 fans have predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Arsenal match on 18 Oct.

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Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Ipswich

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Nottingham Forest are without Gibbs-White away at Ipswich in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 8 official matches is: Sels in goal, a back four of Murillo, Jair, Aina and Diomande, and Delap leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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Team news

  • Unavailable: Gibbs-White (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 11 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Nottingham Forest, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Nottingham Forest are 19th in the EPL on 5 points from 7 games. They have W1 D1 L3 in their last five.

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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 11 of last 30
3-4-2-1
37%
4-2-3-1
37%
4-4-2
17%
3-4-3
3%

4-2-3-1 at home · 3-4-2-1 away

Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.

Most Common Nottingham Forest Starting XI

Based on 8 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Gibbs-White scored a penalty this season.

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Nottingham Forest

What is Nottingham Forest's expected lineup today?
Nottingham Forest are without Gibbs-White away at Ipswich in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 8 official matches is: Sels in goal, a back four of Murillo, Jair, Aina and Diomande, and Delap leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Sels, Murillo, Jair, Aina, Diomande, Williams, McAtee, Ndoye, Schlager, Gibbs-White (out), Delap.
Who started Nottingham Forest's last match?
Nottingham Forest's starting XI on 18 Oct 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): M. Sels, Jair, O. Diomande, Murillo, D. Muñoz, J. McAtee, X. Schlager, N. Williams, N. Domínguez, D. Ndoye, L. Delap.
What was Nottingham Forest's last result?
Nottingham Forest lost to Arsenal 0–1 on 18 Oct 2026.
When did Nottingham Forest last win?
Nottingham Forest last won on 12 Sept 2026, beating Aston Villa 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Nottingham Forest?
M. Gibbs-White is Nottingham Forest's first choice penalty taker, with C. Wood next in line. Gibbs-White scored a penalty this season.
Who has made the most starts for Nottingham Forest this season?
M. Sels leads with 8 starts for Nottingham Forest across all competitions this season.
What formation does Nottingham Forest use most often?
Nottingham Forest have used a 3-4-2-1 in 7 of their 8 matches this season.
Which Nottingham Forest goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Matz Sels has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Nottingham Forest defender has started the most this season?
Murillo has made the most starts as defender for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Nottingham Forest midfielder has started the most this season?
Neco Williams has made the most starts as midfielder for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Nottingham Forest forward has started the most this season?
L. Delap has made the most starts as forward for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 5 matches.
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Nottingham Forest past seasons

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2024-25Premier League7th65
2023-24Premier League17th32
2022-23Premier League16th38
2021-22Championship4th80
2020-21Championship17th52
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