The Matchday 19 clash in the Premier League between Ipswich and Chelsea will take place on December 30 at Portman Road. Ipswich vs. Chelsea: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: John Brooks (England)
Matches – 7 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 38;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 14%.
Predicted lineups for Ipswich vs. Chelsea
Ipswich (4-2-3-1): Arijanet Muric – Leif Davis, Dara O'Shea, Luke Woolfenden, Jacob Greaves – Kalvin Phillips, Jens Cajuste – Ben Johnson, Omari Hutchinson, Sammie Szmodics – Liam Delap.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez – Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto – Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez – Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho – Nicolas Jackson.
Each team's starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Ipswich
After their second Premier League victory over Wolverhampton (2-1), the team played two matches and lost both without scoring. First, there was a heavy home defeat to Newcastle (0-4), followed by an away loss to Arsenal (0-1). Notably, Ipswich has suffered five defeats in their last six Premier League matches. The club is in the relegation zone, four points behind the safe 17th place.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 8 of the club's last 9 Premier League matches.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 8 of Ipswich's last 9 league matches.
- The team has not lost in the first half in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches (3 wins and 5 draws).
Chelsea
The Londoners failed to win in two consecutive league matches for the third time this season. After a goalless draw away to Everton, they unexpectedly lost at home to Fulham 1-2, conceding both goals in the last 10 minutes. The derby defeat also ended a nine-match unbeaten run in the Premier League (6 wins and 3 draws). The club lost the second spot, overtaken by Arsenal (by one point) and Nottingham Forest (by two points).
Forward Mykhailo Mudryk continues to serve a suspension due to a failed doping test.
- Both teams scored in 11 of the Londoners' last 13 Premier League matches.
- At least three goals were scored in 6 of the last 7 league matches.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 9 of the club's last 12 Premier League matches.
Ipswich vs. Chelsea: Match Prediction
The Londoners have not had a three-match winless streak in the league since September 2023, so I do not expect them to falter again. The team needs points to strengthen their position in the top four and to try not to let Liverpool get too far ahead, with the gap already at 10 points. It's worth noting that Enzo Maresca's side performs well away from home, securing 8 wins in their last 11 away Premier League matches.
Ipswich has yet to win at home since returning to the Premier League, with five losses and four draws. Additionally, the team has only scored more than one goal in one of their nine home league matches. To defeat a team like Chelsea, one goal won't suffice, especially since the Londoners have scored at least two goals in 8 of their last 12 away matches. I am confident that the visitors will prevail in this encounter and score two or more goals.
My prediction: "Chelsea win and Individual Total Over 1.5 goals"
