Ipswich Town will host Chelsea at Portman Road in the 19th round of the Premier League. The match will kick off at 8:45 PM on December 30, 2024.
Current form of the teams
Ipswich Town:
Newcomers Ipswich Town are struggling in the Premier League. They have lost five of their last six games and are currently 19th in the table, three points off the relegation zone. Their attacking efficiency is a particular concern, as they have the lowest expected goals (xG) in the league.
Chelsea:
Chelsea seemed to be stabilizing after a fluctuating start to the season, but they have failed to win in their last two games. The 2-1 defeat to Fulham was particularly painful, as they lost to their neighbours at home for the first time in 45 years.
Head coach Enzo Maresca stressed the importance of quick reaction and their aim is to return to winning ways against Ipswich.
Expected starting lineups
Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Arijanet Muric
- Defenders: Ben Johnson, Luke Woolfenden, Cameron Burgess, Leif Davis
- Midfielders: Sam Morsy, Jack Taylor
- Forwards: Omari Hutchinson, Conor Chaplin, Wes Burns
- Forward: Liam Delap
Chelsea (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
- Defenders: Axel Disasi, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto
- Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer
- Forwards: Raheem Sterling, Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku
Key players
Ipswich Town:
- Liam Delap: The young striker is one of the most dangerous players in Ipswich's attack, although he has only scored two goals so far this season.
Chelsea:
- Cole Palmer: The midfielder is one of Chelsea's best-performing players, scoring six goals in the last ten games and playing a key role in building up the attack.
Tipmix tips for the match
Chelsea are the clear favourites for the match and are expected to dominate the game.
Weather conditions
The weather in Ipswich during the match is expected to be cool, with temperatures around 7-8°C and low-level clouds. Wind and precipitation are not expected, so the weather will not significantly affect the game.
Summary
It would be vital for Ipswich Town to pick up a point to avoid relegation, however, it should not be overlooked that Chelsea arrive at today's match with a stronger squad and in better form.
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