Chelsea vs Pafos FC Prediction & Picks - Champions League

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Chelsea
1/21/26 15:00
Pafos FC

Prediction:

 

Chelsea -2.5.

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 by Carlos Zabala | in Champions League Picks

Chelsea currently sits thirteenth in the Champions League league stage but is only three points behind third-placed PSG. This puts Chelsea in an ideal position to dream of finishing in the top eight and avoiding two extra matches in a congested schedule.

The sudden departure of Maresca from the team left McFarlane in charge for a short interim period until Chelsea confirmed Liam Rosenior as the new manager. All of this happened during a window in which Chelsea, starting on January 7th, played in the Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup, fortunately without having to leave London at any point. There, the team awaits the visit of Cypriot side Pafos, making their debut in the competition but with genuine chances of reaching the top 24.

In the betting odds, the reigning Club World Cup champions are the favorites at -714 to beat Pafos. In Matchday 22 of the Premier League, Chelsea secured a valuable result, making the most of their home advantage at Stamford Bridge to defeat Brentford 2-0, with Joao Pedro and Palmer scoring the goals. The result is a boost for Liam Rosenior, who will be managing his first Champions League match.

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Chelsea vs Pafos FC Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
6 Chelsea
16 8 5 1 2 +7
26 Pafos FC
9 8 2 3 3 -3

Chelsea and Pafos FC Latest Matches

Chelsea
Chelsea Latest matches
D D L W L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.67 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Jan 17, 2026 - Premier League

Chelsea
2 :  0
Brentford

Jan 14, 2026 - Carabao Cup

Chelsea
2 :  3
Arsenal

Jan 10, 2026 - FA Cup

Charlton Athletic
1 :  5
Chelsea

Jan 7, 2026 - Premier League

Fulham
2 :  1
Chelsea

Jan 4, 2026 - Premier League

Manchester City
1 :  1
Chelsea

Dec 30, 2025 - Premier League

Chelsea
2 :  2
Bournemouth
D W L D L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Jan 17, 2026 - Premier League

Chelsea
2 :  0
Brentford

Jan 14, 2026 - Carabao Cup

Chelsea
2 :  3
Arsenal

Dec 30, 2025 - Premier League

Chelsea
2 :  2
Bournemouth

Dec 27, 2025 - Premier League

Chelsea
1 :  2
Aston Villa

Dec 13, 2025 - Premier League

Chelsea
2 :  0
Everton

Nov 30, 2025 - Premier League

Chelsea
1 :  1
Arsenal
L W D D L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.67 Total goals
100% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

Jan 10, 2026 - FA Cup

Charlton Athletic
1 :  5
Chelsea

Jan 7, 2026 - Premier League

Fulham
2 :  1
Chelsea

Jan 4, 2026 - Premier League

Manchester City
1 :  1
Chelsea

Dec 20, 2025 - Premier League

Newcastle
2 :  2
Chelsea

Dec 16, 2025 - Carabao Cup

Cardiff
1 :  3
Chelsea

Dec 9, 2025 - Champions League

Atalanta
2 :  1
Chelsea
Pafos FC
Pafos FC Latest matches
L W L W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Jan 17, 2026 - Cypriot First Division

Olympiakos Nicosia
2 :  0
Pafos FC

Jan 12, 2026 - Cypriot First Division

Pafos FC
2 :  0
Omonia Aradippou

Jan 7, 2026 - Cyprus Cup

Pafos FC
2 :  1
Akritas Chlorakas

Jan 4, 2026 - Cypriot First Division

Apollon Limassol
2 :  1
Pafos FC

Dec 14, 2025 - Cypriot First Division

Enosis Neon Paralimni
0 :  2
Pafos FC

Dec 10, 2025 - Champions League

Juventus
2 :  0
Pafos FC
W W D W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Jan 12, 2026 - Cypriot First Division

Pafos FC
2 :  0
Omonia Aradippou

Jan 7, 2026 - Cyprus Cup

Pafos FC
2 :  1
Akritas Chlorakas

Dec 5, 2025 - Cypriot First Division

Pafos FC
4 :  0
Akritas Chlorakas

Nov 26, 2025 - Champions League

Pafos FC
2 :  2
Monaco

Nov 21, 2025 - Cypriot First Division

Pafos FC
2 :  1
Aris Limassol

Nov 5, 2025 - Champions League

Pafos FC
1 :  0
Villarreal
D W L W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Jan 17, 2026 - Cypriot First Division

Olympiakos Nicosia
2 :  0
Pafos FC

Jan 4, 2026 - Cypriot First Division

Apollon Limassol
2 :  1
Pafos FC

Dec 14, 2025 - Cypriot First Division

Enosis Neon Paralimni
0 :  2
Pafos FC

Dec 10, 2025 - Champions League

Juventus
2 :  0
Pafos FC

Nov 30, 2025 - Cypriot First Division

Krasava ENY Ypsonas FC
2 :  3
Pafos FC

Nov 9, 2025 - Cypriot First Division

Anorthosis Famagusta
1 :  1
Pafos FC
Chelsea vs Pafos FC Picks

Chelsea against Pafos FC Lineups: Starting 11

Chelsea

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

12
F. Jorgensen
27
M. Gusto
29
W. Fofana
5
B. Badiashile
21
J. Hato
24
R. James
25
M. Caicedo
7
P. Neto
8
E. Fernandez
49
A. Garnacho
9
L. Delap
33
Anderson
30
V. Dragomir
17
M. Orsic
11
Jaja
26
I. Sunjic
88
Pepe
7
Bruno
2
K. Pileas
23
D. Luckassen
12
K. Sema
1
J. Gorter

Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1

Pafos FC

Substitutes

Chelsea
Chelsea
Goalkeeper

R. Sanchez

F. Jorgensen 46'

Defender

J. Acheampong

T. Chalobah

M. Cucurella

J. Hato 70'

Midfielder

L. Emenalo

A. Santos

T. George

R. Walsh

Forward

Joao Pedro

L. Delap 70'

J. Gittens

A. Garnacho 70'

M. Guiu

Estevao

R. James 46'

Pafos FC
Pafos FC
Goalkeeper

P. Petrou

N. Michail

Defender

B. Langa

K. Sema 83'

D. Goldar

D. Luiz

Midfielder

P. Caldieraro

D. Quina

Jaja 65'

Forward

M. Bassouamina

M. Orsic 83'

G. Michael

V. Dragomir 89'

N. Dimata

Anderson 65'

Missing players

Chelsea
Chelsea
Defender

T. Adarabioyo

L. Colwill

Midfielder

R. Lavia

Forward

M. Mudryk

Pafos FC
Pafos FC

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Chelsea
CD Huachipato Pafos FC
Top Goalscorer
Argentina E. Fernandez (3 Goals) , 
Brazil Estevao (3 Goals) , 
Brazil Joao Pedro (3 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Croatia M. Orsic (2 Goals)
Best assists
England R. James (2 Assists) , 
Argentina E. Fernandez (2 Assists) , 
England C. Palmer (2 Assists)
Best assists
Croatia M. Orsic (2 Assists)

Chelsea - Pafos FC Key Points

  1. Seven of Chelsea's last eight matches have seen both teams score
  2. Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made 6 saves against Brentford
  3. Joao Pedro has scored 7 league goals and provided 3 assists for Chelsea in the Premier League
  4. Pafos have conceded exactly two goals in five of their last seven visits to Stamford Bridge
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Our Chelsea vs Pafos FC Prediction

The English club has maintained consistency at Stamford Bridge; despite some poor runs of form, Chelsea has managed to overcome them at crucial moments, and finally, the arrival of Liam Rosenior puts an end to Maresca's turbulent departure.

On Premier League Matchday 22, Chelsea were the favorites, with odds of -114 to beat Brentford. Chelsea won and performed exceptionally well in their last two matches, where they were pre-match favorites by over 50%; they find themselves in that same position against Liverpool on Wednesday.

Our prediction for Chelsea vs Pafos is: Chelsea -2.5.

Prediction:

 

Chelsea -2.5.

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