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Hurting from the West London Derby loss, Chelsea will make the trip to Ipswich, hoping to bounce back in style. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
The loss brought an abrupt end to a 12-match unbeaten run across all competitions, leaving manager Enzo Maresca and his players with a bitter taste in their mouths.
Undeterred, Chelsea will be eager to quickly rebound and get their season back on track.
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Ipswich, meanwhile, are fighting for survival. Currently hovering just three points above the relegation zone, the Tractor Boys desperately need to find their footing in the top flight.
Ipswich Town vs. Chelsea Town Head to Head
The hosts are winless in the last seven installments of this fixture, last recording a victory in 1993—their only triumph in the last 14 meetings.
However, the Blues have played more away games without winning against Ipswich than they have against another side, with the last four of their last five visits to Portman Road ending in a draw (4D, 1L).
Ipswich Town vs. Chelsea Team News and Possible Lineups
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Massimo Luongo is expected to return soon from illness, but his availability against Chelsea remains uncertain.
George Hirst's knee injury will sideline him for several more weeks, while Janoi Donacien remains out with an ankle injury sustained in September.
Long-term absences include Axel Tuanzebe (thigh) and Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles), who is ruled out for the season, while captain Sam Morsy returns from suspension.
Chelsea also have several injury concerns, with Carney Chukwuemeka battling a virus and Romeo Lavia recovering from a hamstring injury.
Long-term absentees for Chelsea include Benoit Badiashile, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, and Omari Kellyman. Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended following a positive drug test.
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Ipswich Town Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Muric (GK); Clarke, O'Shea, Burgess, Davis; Phillips, Cajuste; Burns, Hutchinson, Szmodics; Delap
Chelsea Predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Sanchez (GK); Disasi, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Felix; Nkunku
Ipswich Town vs. Chelsea Predictions & Betting Tips
This is a perfect opportunity for Chelsea to end a two-game winless streak, as they will have too much quality for an Ipswich side that were lucky to concede just one goal against Arsenal.
Chelsea to win
Chelsea to score over 1.5 goals
Ipswich under 1.5 goals
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