Ipswich Town vs Chelsea: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 30 December

Betiball's prediction for Ipswich Town vs Chelsea on 30 December 2024 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ipswich Town vs Chelsea preview before placing your bet.

Ipswich Town vs Chelsea: Starting Lineups Time : 30/12/2024 15:45

Ipswich Town
2 - 0
Finished
Chelsea
90+6' event Sam Morsy
90+3' event Ali Al-Hamadi / Liam Delap
90+3' event Jack Taylor / Omari Hutchinson
88' event Leif Davis
86' event Ben Johnson / Wes Burns
83' event Liam Delap
77' event Kalvin Phillips / Jens Cajuste
77' event Sammie Szmodics / Nathan Broadhead
53' event Omari Hutchinson
32' event Dara O Shea
12' event Liam Delap
event 90+4' Enzo Fernandez
event 88' Levi Samuels Colwill
event 88' Malo Gusto
event 77' Malo Gusto / Axel Disasi
event 77' Pedro Neto / Noni Madueke
event 67' Moises Caicedo
event 65' Jadon Sancho / Christopher Nkunku
event 55' Nicolas Jackson / Joao Felix Sequeira
event 24' Joao Felix Sequeira Goal Disallowed
90+6' event Sam Morsy
event 90+4' Enzo Fernandez
90+3' event Ali Al-Hamadi / Liam Delap
event 88' Levi Samuels Colwill
90+3' event Jack Taylor / Omari Hutchinson
event 88' Malo Gusto
88' event Leif Davis
event 77' Malo Gusto / Axel Disasi
86' event Ben Johnson / Wes Burns
event 77' Pedro Neto / Noni Madueke
83' event Liam Delap
event 67' Moises Caicedo
77' event Kalvin Phillips / Jens Cajuste
event 65' Jadon Sancho / Christopher Nkunku
77' event Sammie Szmodics / Nathan Broadhead
event 55' Nicolas Jackson / Joao Felix Sequeira
53' event Omari Hutchinson
event 24' Joao Felix Sequeira Goal Disallowed
32' event Dara O Shea
12' event Liam Delap
Ipswich Town Ipswich Town
Substitutions
#16 Ali Al-Hamadi
#23 Sammie Szmodics
#8 Kalvin Phillips
#14 Jack Taylor
#18 Ben Johnson
#22 Conor Townsend
#47 Jack Clarke
#10 Conor Chaplin
#1 Arijanet Muric
Ipswich Town Ipswich Town Chelsea Chelsea
9Shots20
6Shots on Goal5
9Fouls5
4Corner Kick7
5Free kick9
0Offside2
4Yellow card4
29Aerial29
5Save4
17Successful Tackles11
6Interceptions5
20Long pass17
1Assist0
5Substitution4
1Shots off goal7
0Hit The Post1
14Head Success15
2Blocked8
17Tackle11
4Dribbles4
10Throw-in21
226Passes722
66Attacks131
20Dangerous attacks64
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
Chelsea Chelsea
Substitutions
#27 Malo Gusto
#7 Pedro Neto
#15 Nicolas Jackson
#19 Jadon Sancho
#40 Renato De Palma Veiga
#1 Robert Sanchez
#24 Reece James
#38 Marc Guiu
#34 Josh Acheampong
Commentary
90+6' Sam Morsy - Ipswich Town receive a yellow card
90+4' Enzo Fernandez - Chelsea receive a yellow card
90+3' Ipswich Town — substitution: Ali Al-Hamadi / Liam Delap
90+3' Ipswich Town — substitution: Jack Taylor / Omari Hutchinson
88' Leif Davis - Ipswich Town receive a yellow card
88' Levi Samuels Colwill - Chelsea receive a yellow card
88' Malo Gusto - Chelsea receive a yellow card
86' Ipswich Town — substitution: Ben Johnson / Wes Burns
83' Liam Delap - Ipswich Town receive a yellow card
77' Ipswich Town — substitution: Kalvin Phillips / Jens Cajuste
77' Ipswich Town — substitution: Sammie Szmodics / Nathan Broadhead
77' Chelsea — substitution: Malo Gusto / Axel Disasi
77' Chelsea — substitution: Pedro Neto / Noni Madueke
67' Moises Caicedo - Chelsea receive a yellow card
65' Chelsea — substitution: Jadon Sancho / Christopher Nkunku
55' Chelsea — substitution: Nicolas Jackson / Joao Felix Sequeira
53' Goal! Omari Hutchinson - Ipswich Town
32' Dara O Shea - Ipswich Town receive a yellow card
24' VAR review - Chelsea
12' Penalty scored! Liam Delap - Ipswich Town

How We Build the Ipswich Town vs Chelsea Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ipswich Town vs Chelsea on 30 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ipswich Town vs Chelsea Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ipswich Town's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chelsea's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Ipswich Town and Chelsea sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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