The equation continues to get tougher for Ipswich Town down at the bottom of the Premier League table and next up is a tricky looking clash with Chelsea. The Tractor Boys dug in against Arsenal last time out but ultimately came up short, whilst Enzo Maresca’s blues completely capitulated in losing to Fulham on Boxing Day. This should be entertaining from the outset in Suffolk.
Ipswich Town vs Chelsea Best Odds
Both sides will be bang up for this one at Portman Road
| Ipswich Town – 13/2 (+650) | Draw – 21/5 (+435) | Chelsea – 4/9 (-225) |
| Over – 3/4 (-133) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 13/10 (+130) |
| Yes – 4/6 (-150) | BTTS | No – 6/5 (+120) |
Ipswich Town vs Chelsea Analysis
This should be an entertaining encounter for all punters and EPL betting sites down in Suffolk.
Ipswich Town
The pressure is very much on everybody at Ipswich Town, as they look to preserve their place in the Premier League table. The Tractor Boys showed defensive resilience in losing at Arsenal last time out but should take confidence from only losing 1-0 to Mikel Arteta’s men and they will be looking for a repeat showing in this one, with home fans sure to be backing them to the hilt once more.
Team news: Chiedozie Ogbene will miss out here for Ipswich through injury.
Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup:
Muric, Greaves, Davis, O’Shea, Burgess, Clarke, Cajuste, Morsy, Hutchinson, Szmodics & Delap.
Chelsea
Enzo Maresca will still be reeling from seeing his side blow a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Fulham on Boxing Day. That defeat to their local rivals has cost them the bragging rights in West London and valuable points in the Premier League title race. Whilst the league is only at its halfway stage this term, Chelsea have become Premier League title contenders this term and they are looking to prove themselves to punters and Premier League betting sites.
Team news: Reece James and Wesley Fofana are the big the injury doubts here for Chelsea.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup:
Sanchez, Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Enzo, Palmer, Neto, Sancho & Jackson.
Ipswich Toe vs Chelsea Prediction
This should be a good watch at Portman Road, between two sides that play the game very differently. Ipswich will be looking to be tough to break down and will look to use their strong players to exert some physical pressure on Chelsea. Meanwhile, the visiting blues have a job to do and whilst it won’t be easy, Chelsea have enough players in their ranks to win this one.
Prediction: Chelsea to win the match – 4/9 (-225) – Rhino Bet.
Ipswich Two vs Chelsea – The Ultimate Bet
Chelsea to win & BTTS – 5/2 (+250) – Fitzdares
Goals have been forthcoming for both of these sides this season and that shouldn’t change here at Ipswich, with Chelsea having the quality to score the most in this contest.
