The SuperBlues face a difficult task as they look to go five games unbeaten.
Watford have changed their manager, so a reaction is expected from the Hornets.
Mick McCarthy has added to the squad with Sllvain Ebanks-Blake and a top six place is a possibility if they can maintain form over the festive period.
Mick McCarthy is likely to stick with an unbeaten team as Ipswich enjoy a fully-fit squad.
Striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake is likely to start on the each for the Blues and make his debut in the second half.
Top scorer is danger man
New Hornets’ manager Giuseppe Sannino could spring a few surprises as he takes charge for the first time after replacing Gianfranco Zola
He will be boosted by the return of defenders Joel Ekstrand (suspension) and Lloyd Doyley (hamstring).
Marco Faraoni (ankle), Almen Abdi (foot), Essaid Belkalem and Tommie Hoban (both ankle) are still out.
Has goals in him
Town to win 2-1