Ipswich vs Chelsea prediction & betting tips – 30/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Ipswich and Chelsea is set for December 30, 2024 at 7:45 PM. The venue for this encounter is Portman Road in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. J. Brooks has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Ipswich is 12%. The probability of a draw between Ipswich and Chelsea is 32%. The probability of winning for Chelsea is 57%.
• Our calculations suggest a 75% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 25% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 69% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 31%.
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Ipswich has emerged victorious 0 time(s), Chelsea has claimed 0 win(s), and 0 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Ipswich has averaged 0 goals per game, while Chelsea has netted an average of 0 goals.
• In the current Premier League standings, Ipswich occupies the 19th spot, while Chelsea sits in 4th place.
• Ipswich's performance in the Premier League this season shows 2 victories, 10 defeats, and 6 draws. They've maintained an average of 0.9 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded per match.
• Chelsea has recorded 10 wins, 3 losses, and 5 draws in the Premier League this season. Their offensive output stands at 2.1 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.2 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Ipswich is L. Delap, who has found the net 6 times this season.
• C. Palmer stands out as Chelsea's most prolific scorer, having notched up 12 goals in the current campaign.
• Ipswich will be without the services of: J. Donacien (Ankle Injury), G. Hirst (Knee Injury), C. Ogbene (Calf Injury), A. Tuanzebe (Thigh Injury)
• Chelsea faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: B. Badiashile (Injury), W. Fofana (Muscle Injury), R. James (Thigh Injury), O. Kellyman (Muscle Injury), M. Mudryk (Suspended), C. Chukwuemeka (Illness), K. Dewsbury-Hall (Knock), R. Lavia (Muscle Injury)