Our Predictions
Chelsea is strong at home with 4 wins in their last 5 matches. Ajax has defensive issues away, and the odds at 1.28 suggest confidence in Chelsea to deliver.
Both teams play attacking football and their recent head-to-head includes a 4-4 draw. Over 2.5 goals at 1.40 looks likely given Ajax's leaky defense.
Ajax’s willingness to attack and Chelsea’s defensive lapses point to both teams likely to find the net, with 'Yes' at 1.75 offering good value.
Welcome to Extratips: Chelsea vs Ajax Champions League Preview and Predictions
Chelsea hosts Ajax at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2025, at 19:00 in a crucial Champions League league phase matchup. The odds favor Chelsea, with a strong home win price of 1.28, while Ajax are big outsiders at 8.50. A draw is at 6.25. Both teams are hungry: Chelsea rises to the challenge at home, while Ajax aims to upset the odds. The last 5 direct matches have produced fireworks, including a wild 4-4 draw in 2019. Chelsea comes in with 4 wins and 1 loss from their last five at Stamford Bridge, averaging 1.2 goals per game. Ajax, away, has 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, but concedes 2 goals per match, a worry against Chelsea's attack. Chelsea's strengths include their home record, fast switches in attack, and robust midfield. Weaknesses? Occasional defensive lapses and over-committing forward. Ajax's strengths are quick counter-attacks and youth energy, but they often struggle in defense and can be outmuscled. Watch out for lineup updates: injuries or suspensions could tip the balance dramatically. Will Chelsea control the game, or could Ajax spring the Champions League's latest surprise? One angle: Chelsea eager to secure group points before tougher tests. Another: Ajax's young players on the big stage. A third: Can Ajax exploit any Chelsea nerves? Expect an open, attacking contest with chances for both sides.