Ipswich Town vs Chelsea Predictions

Chelsea are expected to win this game, as they have been more consistent and lethal this season. You can add over 2.0 to your slip.

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich

Date: Monday, 30^th December 2024

Time: 8:45 pm Nigerian time

Chelsea will look to return to winning ways when they travel to relegation-threatened Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Monday.

Enzo Maresca's side suffered a shock 2-1 loss at home to Fulham on Boxing Day, falling seven points off the summit, while Ipswich lost at Arsenal, meaning they will end 2025 in the relegation zone.

Head-to-head:

• Ipswich have won just 1 of the 10 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Chelsea recorded 4 wins.
• The remaining 5 clashes ended in draws.
• Chelsea have never won away to Ipswich Town.
• All but 1 of their encounters produced at least 3 goals.
• Chelsea haven’t lost any of their final league game in each of the last 12 calendar years.
• This fixture averages almost four goals per game.

Form:

• Ipswich in the league: L-L-W-L-L
• Ipswich in all competitions: L-L-W-L-L
• Chelsea in the League: W-W-W-D-L
• Chelsea in all competitions: W-W-W-D-L

Team News:

• Ipswich Town will miss Chiedozie Ogbene for this game due to injury.
• Chelsea, on the other hand, will have Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, and Benoit Badiashile unavailable for selection.

Player(s) to watch:

• Liam Delap is the man Ipswich Town will count upon to take care of the offensive duties in this game. He is known for his off-the-ball movements and making dangerous runs into the box. Delap’s ability to find the back of the net coupled with his physical and technical prowess makes him a great package for Ipswich. With six goals and one assist, he possesses seven goal contributions in the Premier League this season.
• Cole Palmer has been a revelation for Chelsea this season. Everything he has touched has turned gold, and we are halfway through the season. He has been one of the finds of the Premier League and the major reason behind the team’s turnaround and magical run of form. His vision, ability to cut defenses into two halves, and consistency have fueled the Blues’ title aspirations. He has scored twelve goals and has six assists for his contributions, including five goals in the last five games.