The Blues are two points off the automatic last-16 places with two games remaining, while Pafos are still fighting for the right to enter the playoffs in their maiden campaign.
The UEFA Champions League league phase reaches a pivotal point on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as Chelsea welcome Cypriot side Pafos FC to Stamford Bridge.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Chelsea: Lie two points off the automatic last-16 places in the Champions League league phase.
🔸 Pafos FC: Are 26th in the Champions League rankings, one point below the final playoff spot.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 17 UEFA group stage or league phase matches at Stamford Bridge.
🔥 The Blues are on a stellar 21-game scoring streak in all European competitions.
🔥 Pafos are yet to score a single goal in their Champions League travels this season.
🔥 This Wednesday's clash will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams👀
🔵Chelsea | UEFA CL Form: L🔴W🟢W🟢D🟡W🟢L🔴:
Competing in their fourth different tournament in four games, interim boss Liam Rosenior takes charge of his first Champions League match. All of Chelsea's European setbacks this season have come away from home.
They have bested Barcelona, Ajax, and Benfica at Stamford Bridge and will be confident of extending their formidable home unbeaten streak to enhance their knockout stage prospects.
⚪Pafos FC | UEFA CL Form: D🟡L🔴D🟡W🟢D🟡L🔴:
The Cypriot side has not just made up the numbers in their debut campaign, taking points off Villarreal, Monaco, and Olympiacos. However, they travel to London with significant injury concerns in defence.
Their continental away struggles are a major concern, as they are yet to score a Champions League goal on their travels and are firm underdogs for their first-ever meeting with an English club.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔵Chelsea (possible):
Sanchez; Acheampong, Fofana, Badiashile, Hato; Fernandez, Santos; George, Pedro, Garnacho; Delap.
⚪Pafos FC (possible):
Michail; Bruno, Luckassen, Langa, Pileas; Pepe, Sunjic, Quina; Dragomic, Silva, Orsic.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Andrey Santos — Expected to start in Chelsea's rotated midfield, offering energy and forward drive.
✨ Estevao — Could be handed a chance on the wing and will look to exploit any defensive uncertainty.
✨ Derrick Luckassen — The brother of striker Brian Brobbey may have to partner a makeshift centre-back in Pafos' injury-hit defence.
✨ Liam Delap — A likely starter up front for Chelsea, aiming to extend the team's European scoring run.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Chelsea/Home to win = 1.17
💵 Pafos/Away to win = 19.20
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 2.17
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.39
This clash pits European pedigree against resilient newcomers. Chelsea's powerful home form suggests a comfortable night, but Pafos have already shown they can surprise more illustrious foes.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Chelsea vs Pafos game here on MSport.
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