Match preview

Ipswich Town (11th, 6 pts) host Chelsea (10th, 7 pts) at Portman Road on Wednesday 30 December, kick-off 20:15.

Ipswich Town are looking for a response, having won 2 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 7, conceded 11). Chelsea are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 12).

Varless AI expects around 1.8 goals for Ipswich Town and 2.0 for Chelsea, making Ipswich Town 35% to win, the draw 22% and Chelsea 43%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 72%.