Ipswich vs Chelsea: Ipswich Town will face a daunting challenge as they host Chelsea in a Premier League clash at Portman Road. With Chelsea sitting comfortably in the top 3, Ipswich, struggling near the bottom, will have to overcome significant odds to get a result.
Head-to-Head
Ipswich wins: 9
Chelsea wins: 26
Draws: 10
Premier League Standings
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Chelsea | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 38:21 | 35 |
| 19 | Ipswich | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16:33 | 12 |
Team
Ipswich Team News:
Ipswich Town comes into this match struggling with form, having won just 2 out of 18 Premier League games this season. Their home record has been poor, with no wins in their last 9 home matches. The team will rely on Liam Delap’s goals to challenge Chelsea, but they’ll need to improve defensively to stand a chance.
Chelsea Team News:
Chelsea is in strong form, sitting 3rd in the Premier League with 35 points from 18 games. They are unbeaten in their last 12 matches and have a solid away record of 6-2-1. Cole Palmer leads their attack, with Nicolas Jackson and Jadon Sancho providing support.
Ipswich vs Chelsea Lineups
Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Arijanet Muric
- Defenders: Dara O’Shea, Jacob Greaves, Luke Woolfenden, Leif Davis, Ben Johnson
- Midfielders: Jens-Lys Cajuste, Kalvin Phillips, Omari Hutchinson, Sammie Szmodics
- Forward: Liam Delap
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
- Defenders: Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella
- Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo
- Forwards: Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, Nicolas Jackson
10 Key Stats
- Ipswich have won just 1 of their last 10 meetings with Chelsea.
- Ipswich have conceded in each of their last 14 matches.
- Chelsea have not lost in their last 12 games.
- Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 7 away games.
- Ipswich score 31% of their goals in the first 15 minutes, the highest in the league.
- Chelsea score 21% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minute.
- Ipswich have a 3-match home losing streak.
- Chelsea have won 4 of their last 5 Premier League games against Ipswich.
- Chelsea’s away record this season: 6 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss.
- Ipswich have not scored in 4 of their 9 home matches this season.
Key Tips
- Chelsea to win – With Chelsea’s superior form and Ipswich’s struggles, a Chelsea victory is highly likely.
- Under 2.5 goals – Given Ipswich’s scoring troubles and Chelsea’s solid defense, a low-scoring match seems probable.
- Chelsea to keep a clean sheet – Ipswich have failed to score in 4 of their last 9 home games.
- First half result – Chelsea – Chelsea win 47% of their first halves, while Ipswich only win 30%.
Ipswich vs Chelsea Prediction
With Ipswich struggling to find form and Chelsea on a strong run, it’s expected that the Blues will come out on top. Despite Ipswich’s early goalscoring record, Chelsea’s solid defense and attacking options should secure them all three points.
Ipswich Town 0-2 Chelsea
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