The model estimates 2.01 goals for Ipswich Town and 2.38 for Chelsea. These scoring rates produce the outcome probabilities below. They are estimates, not guarantees.
Competition-fitted model calculation · · dixon-coles-v2 2.5.0
Recent-form panels contain 6 completed matches for Ipswich Town and 6 for Chelsea, before kickoff. These panel counts are not the full model training sample. Injury and suspension coverage is unavailable; late team news may change the outlook.
Saved before kickoff: Chelsea · 45%. . This is a timestamped database record, not proof of public publication or a placed bet.
Fair prices are model estimates, not bookmaker quotes. A likely outcome is not automatically a value bet.
Ipswich Town is going head to head with Chelsea on December 30, 2026 at 20:15. This match is part of Premier League — Round 18.
Ipswich Town take on Chelsea in the Premier League on 30 December 2026 at 20:15.
Ipswich Town are currently placed 12th in the table with 10 points, while Chelsea occupy 5th position with 13 points.
Ipswich Town come into this match with 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 completed matches, whereas Chelsea have 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 6 completed matches.
In their last 40 recorded meetings, Chelsea have 19 wins against Ipswich Town, with 11 draws.
Prediction: Chelsea to win with probability 42%. Most likely scoreline: 1-2. Avg goals: 4.39. Over 2.5: 81%. BTTS: 79%.




Both teams have scored in 5 of Ipswich Town's last 6 matches.
Ipswich Town have won only 2 of their last 6 matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals in 4 of Ipswich Town's last 6 matches.
In their last 6 matches, Chelsea have been unbeaten on 4 occasions.
Chelsea have won only 2 of their last 6 matches.
Chelsea score an average of 1.67 goals per game across their last 6 matches.