Ipswich Town vs Chelsea FC, EPL, Prediction, Match Preview & Live Streaming, 30 December

The Premier League (EPL) has reached to its midpoint now. Tonight Ipswich Town is going to host Chelsea FC at Portman Road (Chelsea vs Ipswich). Ipswich is battling it hard to escape the relegation zone in 19th place. Meanwhile, Chelsea is comfortably situated in 4th, right below their london rivals Arsenal FC one point behind, aiming to secure their position in the league’s upper echelon. The match will take place on the late night of 30th December at 1:15 AM (31st December).

Team Overview

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town is not having a good time in the league as a club. In the last five matches the team has played, they have only won one match, the rest they lost. They have struggled at both ends of the pitch, managing only 0.60 goals per game while failing to keep a clean sheet.

Chelsea FC

Chelsea is going through some ups and downs. Despite a recent stumble against Fulham, have been strong contenders this season. Their recent form (LDWWW) indicates a potent attack, with an average of 2.20 goals per game. They have a defence capable of shutting out weaker opponents.

Ipswich vs Chelsea, possible lineups

Ipswich Town Expected Lineup includes:

• Goalkeeper: Arijanet Muric
• Defenders: Benjamin Johnson, Dara O’Shea, Luke Woolfenden, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis
• Midfielders: Omari Hutchinson, Kalvin Phillips, Jens-Lys Cajuste, Sammie Szmodics
• Forward: Liam Delap

Chelsea FC Expected Lineup Includes:

• Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
• Defenders: Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella
• Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Cole Palmer
• Attackers: Noni Madueke, João Félix, Christopher Nkunku

Ipswich vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Chelsea is in better form right now, and have also a good position in the EPL table, so the betting odds are in their favour. A bet on Chelsea to win or draw is advised, with odds at 1.12 due to their superior skill set and recent performances.

Betting Odds

• Ipswich: 7.35
• Draw: 5.18
• Chelsea: 1.38

These odds reflect the expected disparity in performance, with Chelsea strongly favoured.

Ipswich Team Analysis

Current form: Ipswich is struggling to stave off relegation; they are facing offensive and defensive challenges. They’ve been heavily reliant on Liam Delap, their top scorer with six goals, while their defence has been porous.

Injuries & Suspensions: Ipswich is grappling with injuries to key players like George Hirst and Axel Tuanzebe, which hampers their squad depth and capacity to tackle Chelsea’s offense.

Chelsea Team Analysis

Current form: Chelsea has bounced back strongly after an awful season, they have good form this season and they are showing some good strategies. Their attack led by their lad Cole Palmer. Their recent performances against other teams reveal a balanced blend of offence and defence.

Injuries & Suspensions: Some players like Reece James are close to returning, though other injuries remain a concern. Chelsea’s depth allows flexibility in maintaining high-performance levels.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Home	Away	Result
Chelsea	Ipswich	7-0
Chelsea	Ipswich	3-1
Ipswich	Chelsea	0-0
Chelsea	Ipswich	2-1
Chelsea	Ipswich	4-1

Venue and Weather

The fixture will take place at Portman Road, a ground known for its dense environment and passionate fan base. The cold, 0°C night with light cloud cover could affect play, potentially leading Chelsea to exploit their squad depth to adapt to these conditions, while Ipswich will likely focus on defensive resilience to counter Chelsea’s attacking might.

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