Chelsea vs Pafos FC Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Champions League Odds for Wednesday, January 21st
Chelsea, sitting in 13th place, welcome Pafos FC, languishing in 28th, to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at 20:00 UTC. The Blues will be looking to improve their standing in the tournament.
OC Staff - January 21, 2026, 1:20 PM EST
3 Minute ReadChelsea vs Pafos FC: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Chelsea, sitting in 13th place, welcome Pafos FC, languishing in 28th, to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at 20:00 UTC. The Blues will be looking to improve their standing in the tournament.
Chelsea vs Pafos FC Form
Chelsea suffered a 2-0 defeat to Atalanta in their last match. In their last six matches, Chelsea's form has been mixed. The Blues lost 2-0 to Atalanta, won 2-1 against Fulham, drew 1-1 with Man City, drew 2-2 with Bournemouth, won 2-1 against Aston Villa and lost 1-5 to Charlton.
Pafos FC were defeated 2-0 by Olympiakos Nicosia in their most recent outing. The visitors' form has been patchy, as they lost 2-0 to Olympiakos Nicosia, won 2-0 against Omonia Aradippou, won 2-1 against Akritas Chlorakas, lost 2-1 against Apollon Limassol, won 2-0 against Enosis Paralimni and lost 2-0 to Juventus.
Chelsea vs Pafos FC Head to Head
These two teams have never met, making this the first ever match between the sides.
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Chelsea vs. Pafos FC Odds
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Chelsea vs Pafos FC Probable Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Cucurella, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, James; Caicedo, Fernández; Garnacho, Palmer, Neto; Pedro
Pafos FC (4-2-3-1): Michael; Pileas, Guessand, Luckassen, Mimovic; Rodrigues, Šunjić; Oršić, Dragomir, Quina; Dimata
Chelsea vs Pafos FC Team News
Chelsea are missing several players through injury. R. Lavia, L. Colwill, C. Wiley, J. Gittens, and M. Gusto are all sidelined. Estêvão is doubtful, while M. Mudryk is suspended.
Pafos FC will be without D. Luiz and D. Goldar due to injury. J. Correia is suspended for the match.
Chelsea vs Pafos FC Match Facts
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Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Pafos FC
Chelsea, despite their mid-table position of 13th, are expected to control this match against Pafos FC, who sit much lower in 28th place. Chelsea's home record in the Champions League is perfect, suggesting a strong likelihood of victory. The Blues will likely dominate possession, aiming to break down Pafos’s defence through patient build-up play. Pafos FC, on the other hand, will likely focus on frustrating their opponents and exploiting any opportunities on the counter-attack. With Chelsea's attacking strengths and Pafos FC's defensive struggles away from home, a 2-0 victory for the home side seems a probable outcome.
Best Bet: Chelsea to Win to Nil (-115) Check out the best odds on Caesars Sportsbook
Considering Chelsea's strong home form and Pafos FC's struggles to score away from home in the Champions League, backing Chelsea to win without conceding a goal presents a solid betting opportunity. The Blues have a solid defense, particularly at home, and Pafos FC's attacking options are limited due to injuries and suspensions.
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