Preview: Chelsea vs Pafos Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

Neither of these clubs have faced one another before.

Chelsea FC are all set to battle it out against Pafos for their round 7 league phase clash of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an interesting contest, scheduled to take place at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have been very inconsistent with their performances recently. They have only secured three wins in the ongoing campaign of the European competition. Chelsea FC must clinch a victory in their upcoming contest and this will get them close to qualifying for the knockout stage directly.

Pafos Football Club are doing well domestically, but the same cannot be said for them when it comes to the UEFA Champions League. They have only secured one win in the tournament so far and are likely to struggle in their upcoming contest as well. The Light Brigade will be away from home and are likely to be under pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Stamford Bridge
• Date: Thursday, January 22
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Jan 21; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Erik Lambrechts
• VAR: In use

Form:

Chelsea: D-L-W-L-W

Pafos: W-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

João Pedro (Chelsea)

João Pedro is coming in after scoring an important goal for Chelsea in their 2-0 win against Brentford in the Premier League. He will be ready to help his side in the attacking front once again and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. The 24-year-old has scored one goal in the current campaign of the Champions League and will be looking to add more to his tally.

JP’s opener! 💥#CFC | #CHEBRE pic.twitter.com/hq9HCgwdC3

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 17, 2026

Mislav Orsic (Pafos)

Mislav Orsic will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Blues. Even though he has only scored one goal in the UCL this season, Orsic is still going to be one of the important aspects of the squad for Pafos. A top performance from him might be useful for the visitors here.

Match Facts

• Chelsea have won two of their last five matches.
• Pafos have three wins to their name in their last five attempts.
• This is going to be the first-ever encounter between these clubs.

Chelsea vs Pafos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chelsea to win @1/6 Ladbrokes
• João Pedro to score @11/10 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @10/11 bet365

Injury and Team News

Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Tosin Adarabioyo and Jamie Gittens are not going to be in action for Chelsea. They are not match fit. Cole Palmer, Estevao and Malo Gusto are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad due to fitness concerns.

Pafos will miss out on the services of Pedro as he is injured.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Chelsea won: 0

Pafos won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sánchez (GK); James, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, João Pedro, Garnacho; Delap

Pafos predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Michael (GK); Luckassen, Luiz, Goldar; Bruno, Sunjic, Pêpê, Correia; Orsic, Dragomir; Silva

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs are looking for a win here, but it will be Chelsea who are likely to outshine Pafos in their upcoming UEFA Champions League battle.

Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Pafos

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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