Chelsea return from their midweek trip to Poland to face relegation-battlers Ipswich Town on Sunday in the Premier League, and we're bringing you all our tips and predictions for the game.
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Chelsea vs Ipswich prediction: Goals at both ends of the pitch?
Key Stats
- Ipswich have lost eight of their 15 away trips in the Premier League this season and both teams have scored in 73% of their matches on the road.
- 60% of Chelsea's home games in the league this season have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Three or more goals have been scored in 60% of Ipswich's away games in the Premier League.
Correct score prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Ipswich
Chelsea score an average of 1.87 goals per home game in the Premier League this season and are conceding an average of exactly 1.00 goals per game, while Ipswich score an average of 1.20 goals per away game and concede an average of 1.93 goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chelsea the clear favourite
- HOME: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 19/2 (10.50) – 9.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Chelsea are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 75% and it's hard to argue against the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Chelsea lead
Despite losing at Ipswich 2-0 earlier this season, Chelsea lead the recent H2H record between the two clubs with three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five encounters in league and cup.
England Premier League 30/12/24
Ipswich
Chelsea
Chelsea preview: Held at the Gtech
Chelsea made the trip to Brentford last time out for a game that won't live long in the memory for either set of supporters.
The visitors managed to keep a clean sheet for the third time in four league games but also failed to score themselves for the second time in three league games.
Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu Paz and Romeo Lavia make up the four main injury concerns for Chelsea this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), Cucurella, Chalobah, Gusto, Colwill, Palmer, Fernandez, Caicedo, Sancho, Neto & Jackson
England Premier League 11/05/25
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Newcastle
2
Chelsea
0
UEFA Conference League 08/05/25
W
Djurgarden
0
Chelsea
1
England Premier League 04/05/25
W
Liverpool
1
Chelsea
3
UEFA Conference League 01/05/25
W
Djurgarden
1
Chelsea
4
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Everton
0
Chelsea
1
Ipswich preview: Undone at home by Wolves
Ipswich faced what felt like a ‘must-win' game at home to Wolves last weekend where despite taking the lead in the 16th minute through top scorer Liam Delap, the Tractor Boys conceded twice in the second 45 and lost the game 2-1.
Ipswich now sit 12 points behind Wolves with just seven matches in the season remaining.
Wesley Burns, Chiedozie Ogbene, Samuel Szmodics and Arijanet Muric have been ruled out of the trip to Chelsea this weekend due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK), Townsend, Burgess, Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Johnson, Morsy, Cajuste, Enciso, Broadhead & Delap
England Premier League 10/05/25
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Brentford
1
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 03/05/25
D
Everton
2
Ipswich
2
England Premier League 26/04/25
L
Newcastle
3
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 20/04/25
L
Arsenal
4
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 13/04/25
D
Chelsea
2
Ipswich
2
Player to watch: Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandes has been one of Chelsea's most in-form players of late and we're excited to see how he performs against Ipswich this weekend.
Fernandez is the only player to create five or more chances in four games in the Premier League this season and the former Benfica midfielder has chipped in with five goals and five assists in the 2024/25 campaign.
Chelsea's Argentine international is in good form
With Chelsea lacking creativity in recent matches, there is even more pressure on the likes of Fernandes to create more goalscoring opportunities, though, Cole Palmer is set to return to the side.