Can Ipswich defy the odds again, or will Chelsea strike back at Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town Premier League Prediction Match Details
The Premier League matchday 32 continues on Sunday as top four chasing Chelsea welcomes Ipswich Town to Stamford Bridge. Can the Tractor Boys make it double against the Londoners? Find out the match preview and prediction in the article below. London will be busy due to the 2025 Boat Race taking place, so fans are advised to travel early.
Chelsea Preview & Form
Chelsea's performance in the second half of the season has been full of ups and downs, but the Blues will come into this game on the back of only one defeat from their last eight matches across all competitions. Last weekend, Enzo Maresca's men missed the chance to take a huge step in their hope of returning to Champions League games next season as they were held to a goalless draw by West London rivals Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium. However, the Blues further display their dominance in their Europa League Conference League on Thursday night as they hold a 3-0 first-leg advantage against Polish side Legia at the Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium. Currently, Enzo Maresca's men sit fourth in the Premier League standings, with 53 points from 31 games. The Blues will be among the teams buoyed by this week’s news that England will receive an additional Champions League spot for next season.
Enzo Maresca's men have remained a strong side to reckon with at Stamford Bridge this season, as they come into this game riding on an impressive eight-match unbeaten run across all competitions and have only suffered two defeats at home this season. The Blues could be without five players for this game.
Ipswich Town Preview & Form
Ipswich Town are putting up a good performance in their chances of survival. However, the Tractor Boys now look destined to join already-relegated Southampton in making an immediate return to the Championship next term following their defeat last weekend. Kieran McKenna’s men suffered their 19th defeat of the season against Wolverhampton on Saturday, with the defeat bringing a huge blow to their little survival hopes. They now sit 17th in the Premier League standings with 20 points from 31 games, 12 points adrift of safety with only seven games left to play.
Kieran McKenna’s side has struggled with their road games since arriving in the top flight, as they managed three wins across their road games. However, they will take confidence against the Londoners in this match, having beaten Enzo Maresca's men on their home soil in the first half of the season.
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town Predicted Lineups
Chelsea: Sanchez, James, Colwill, Chalobah, Gusto, Fernandez, Caicedo, Sancho, Palmer, Madueke, Jackson.
Ipswich Town: Palmer, O’Shea, Burges, Tuanzebe, Davis, Phillips, Cajuste, Morsy, Johnson, Enciso, Delap.
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town H2H Record (Last Five Games)
30 Dec 2024 - Premier League: Ipswich 2–0 Chelsea
9 Jan 2011 - FA Cup: Chelsea 7–0 Ipswich
24 Jan 2009 - FA Cup: Chelsea 3–1 Ipswich
1 Apr 2002 - Premier League: Ipswich 0–0 Chelsea
4 Nov 2001 - Premier League: Chelsea 2–1 Ipswich
Overall Record: In their last five meetings, Chelsea has won three times, Ipswich once, and there has been one draw.
This recent history sets the stage for an intriguing matchup, with Ipswich aiming to build on their latest success and Chelsea looking to reassert their dominance.
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town Prediction Betting Tips
Chelsea are the clear favorite to win this game, with the Blues currently in good form at the moment and, historically, the Blues having remained undefeated against Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge in their previous meetings. So we predict a win for Chelsea.
Bet:
- Chelsea to Win
- Over 2.5 Goals
- Madueke Anytime Goalscorer
