Ipswich Town 2-0 Chelsea

Current streaks

Recent form

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town are currently enduring a difficult spell in the Premier League, sitting in 19th position with just 12 points from 17 games. The Tractor Boys are on a concerning run of form, having lost five of their last six matches, including a current streak of three consecutive defeats. Their sole victory in this period came against Wolves in a 2-1 away win. Notably, Ipswich have struggled in front of goal, scoring only three times in their last six outings, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per game. Defensively, they've been leaking goals at an alarming rate of 1.67 per match, with a particularly heavy 4-0 home defeat to Newcastle United standing out. The team's inability to keep clean sheets is also a major concern, with their last shutout coming 14 games ago. Despite the even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals, Ipswich's goal difference of -7 over the last six games highlights their current struggles at both ends of the pitch.

Chelsea

Chelsea's recent form has been impressive, with the Blues securing four consecutive victories before a draw and a loss in their last two matches. Their high-scoring encounters have been a notable feature, with 83% of their last six games seeing over 2.5 goals. The standout result was a thrilling 4-3 away win against Tottenham Hotspur, showcasing Chelsea's attacking prowess. Their Europa Conference League form has been particularly strong, with a 5-1 thrashing of Shamrock Rovers highlighting their goal-scoring potential. Despite their recent loss to Fulham, Chelsea have maintained a solid second position in the league, averaging an impressive 2.5 goals per game over their last six matches. However, their defensive record could be a concern, with only one clean sheet during this period and both teams scoring in 83% of these games.

Recent home/away form

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town's recent home form has been concerning, with the Tractor Boys enduring a difficult run of four consecutive losses at Portman Road. They have failed to secure a victory in their last six home matches, managing only two draws against Manchester United and Leicester. The team's goal-scoring woes are evident, having found the net just three times in these six games, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per match. Defensively, Ipswich have struggled, conceding 11 goals and failing to keep a clean sheet during this period. Their most recent home fixture saw a particularly heavy defeat, as Newcastle United inflicted a 4-0 thrashing, highlighting the team's vulnerabilities. With only 12 points from 17 games and sitting in 19th position, Ipswich Town's home form will need to improve significantly if they hope to climb out of the relegation zone.

Chelsea

Chelsea have been in impressive form away from home, showcasing a remarkable run of five consecutive wins before their recent goalless draw against Everton. The Blues have been particularly potent in front of goal, netting 16 times in their last six away matches, with an impressive average of 2.67 goals per game. Their attacking prowess was on full display in high-scoring encounters against Southampton (5-1) and Tottenham Hotspur (4-3), both of which saw over 2.5 goals. Defensively, Chelsea have been solid, conceding just once per game on average and keeping two clean sheets during this period. Their ability to outscore opponents is evident in their goal difference of +10, while their tendency to be involved in high-scoring affairs is reflected in the fact that 67% of these matches saw both teams score and over 2.5 goals.