Chelsea will welcome Pafos to Stamford Bridge in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The visitors have won just one of their six games in the competition, while the Blues have three wins to their name.
The hosts have two wins and two defeats from five games in all competitions this year. They faced Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday and secured a 2-0 home win in Liam Rosenior's first league game in charge. João Pedro scored in the first half, and Cole Palmer doubled their lead after the break.
The visitors have seen decisive outcomes in their four games in all competitions in 2026, recording two wins. They met Olympiakos Nicosia in the Cypriot First Division on Saturday and fell to a 2-0 away defeat, ending their winning streak after two games.
The Blues faced Atalanta in their previous Champions League outing and fell to a 2-1 away defeat. The visitors squared off against Juventus last month and suffered a 2-0 loss.
Chelsea vs Pafos Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
The two teams will meet for the first time.
The visitors will take on an English team for the first time in a competitive match. The Blues have an unbeaten record in their two meetings against a Cypriot side, playing a draw while recording a win against APOEL.
Pafos have the joint second-worst attacking record in the Champions League this season, scoring four goals.
Chelsea have scored exactly two goals each in four of their last five home games in all competitions.
The visitors have won just two of their last seven games in UEFA competitions.
The hosts have scored at least one goal in their last 21 European games.
Chelsea vs Pafos Prediction
The Blues have won just one of their last four home games in all competitions, while suffering two defeats. They have lost only two of their last 62 UEFA competition group stage/league phase home games.
Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Tosin Adarabioyo, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, and Malo Gusto are unavailable for the hosts, while Estevao faces a late fitness test.
The visitors have scored exactly two goals apiece in three of their last six games, while conceding exactly two goals each in the other three. They are winless in their three away games in the Champions League this season, failing to score in all of them.
David Luiz was taken off in the first half against Olympiakos Nicosia last week and is a major doubt against his former employers. David Goldar and Joao Correia were also subbed off in that match and face late fitness tests.
The Blues have a 100% home record in the Champions League this season and should be able to secure a comfortable win.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Pafos
Chelsea vs Pafos Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Chelsea to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes