Ipswich Town vs Chelsea Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Monday, Dec 30
- Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
- Venue: Portman Road, England
The Tractor Boys will host Chelsea in their 19th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Portman Road. Chelsea will be looking to get their form back on track following their disappointing 2-1 defeat to Fulham in the midweek.
Hosts Ipswich Town are one of the struggling squads in the Premier League this season who have won only twice in 17 Premier League matches. They just sit 19th in the relegation zone and things are not looking bright for the host who have kept only one clean sheet throughout the season.
Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca’s men have maintained a 100% record in the Conference League following their 5-1 win over Shamrock Rovers last week. Chelsea are currently sitting second in the Premier League standings and are favorites to win this tie.
Ipswich Town Team News
Ipswich Town would be without the services of Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles), Janoi Donacien (fitness), George Hirst (knee) and Axel Tuanzebe (thigh). Captain Sam Morsy will return to the squad after serving a one-game suspension.
Chelsea Team News
As for Chelsea, they would be without the services of Wesley Fofana, Reece James, João Félix, Benoit Badiashile and Ben Chilwell. Mykhailo Mudryk’s future is up in the air after testing positive for a banned substance whereas Marc Cucurella returned in the game against Fulham after serving a one-match suspension.
Ipswich Town vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Ipswich Town predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Muric
Defenders: Johnson, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis
Midfielders: Cajuste, Phillips
Forwards: Hutchinson, Szmodics, Clarke; Delap
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-3-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Sánchez
Defenders: Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella
Midfielders: Caicedo, Fernández, Palmer
Forwards: Madueke, Neto; Jackson
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Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 45 times in the past, with Chelsea winning 26 of those games. Ipswich Town have won nine ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 10 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| January 09, 2011 | Chelsea 7-0 Ipswich Town | FA Cup |
| January 24, 2009 | Chelsea 3-1 Ipswich Town | FA Cup |
| April 01, 2002 | Ipswich Town 0-0 Chelsea | Premier League |
| November 04, 2001 | Chelsea 2-1 Ipswich Town | Premier League |
| January 20, 2001 | Chelsea 4-1 Ipswich Town | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Ipswich Town vs Chelsea
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap is one of the best players in the current Ipswich Town squad and has bagged six goals and one assist in the Premier League this season. His stellar form has attracted the attention of Chelsea and his former employer Manchester City.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
The English attacker has made a fine start to his second season with the Blues registering 12 goals and six assists in 18 Premier League appearances. Palmer’s astronomic rise since his move from the Etihad solidified him as one of the best players in the English top flight.
Ipswich Town vs Chelsea Prediction
The Tractor Boys had a disappointing start to their Premier League campaign who are struggling towards the bottom end of the table. They are currently sitting 19th in the league standings and are hoping to avoid an automatic relegation to the Championship. Ipswich Town have managed to keep only one clean sheet throughout the season.
As for Chelsea, they sustained a 2-1 defeat to Fulham in their latest game but are still sitting second in the Premier League table with 35 points. Enzo Maresca’s side had a fantastic start to the 2024/25 campaign and heads into this game as heavy favourties. They have been impressive in both domestic and European competitions and are in the midst of a real purple patch.
Predicted Score: Ipswich Town 1-3 Chelsea
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Where to Watch Ipswich Town vs Chelsea Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Ipswich Town vs Chelsea?
The Ipswich Town vs Chelsea game will be played on 30th December at Portman Road.
Q. Where to watch Ipswich Town vs Chelsea live for free?
The game between Ipswich Town and Chelsea can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Ipswich Town vs Chelsea?
The predicted score for Ipswich Town vs Chelsea is 1-3.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Ipswich Town vs Chelsea?
Both Ipswich Town and Chelsea played 45 games. Ipswich Town recorded nine wins, Chelsea managed 26 whereas the remaining 10 games ended in a draw.