Nottingham Forest have scored just six times from 13.4 expected goals this season

Nottingham Forest faced another frustrating outing as they drew 1-1 with Ipswich at Portman Road, despite dominating much of the match. Forest created numerous scoring opportunities, registering 2.31 expected goals and outshooting their opponents 17-7. However, they could only convert one chance, with Neco Williams scoring in the first half before Julio Enciso equalised for Ipswich just before the break after a defensive error from Nikola Milenkovic.

The match featured a controversial moment when Issa Diop of Ipswich was not shown a red card after a VAR review. Referee Thomas Bramall consulted the pitchside monitor regarding Diop's tackle on James McAtee, which was deemed a foul but only warranted a yellow card. This decision left Forest players and management feeling aggrieved, as they believed it should have resulted in a red card for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity.

Ipswich's defence was tested throughout the match, with Leif Davis making two crucial clearances off the line. Nottingham Forest's Liam Delap and Callum Hudson-Odoi both struggled to convert their chances, with Delap notably missing a header and firing a long-range effort just wide. The match ended with Forest losing Williams to an arm injury, adding to their woes as they sought a second goal.

Nottingham Forest's struggles in front of goal this season are evident, as they have scored just six times from 13.4 expected goals, the worst conversion rate in the league. The draw leaves them with only one win from eight matches, while Ipswich matched their total points at home this season to their entire last campaign. Both teams will look to improve in their upcoming fixtures as the season progresses.

via Sky Sports