| Odds via Tonybet | |
|---|---|
| Chelsea vs Ajax odds | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT |
| Chelsea odds | -400 |
| Ajax odds | +1000 |
| Draw | +580 |
| Both teams to score | Yes -120, No -103 |
Chelsea vs Ajax Team News
Chelsea Team News
After two months of inconsistent results, Chelsea have finally started stabilizing in terms of performance in recent weeks. They comfortably defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0, despite Malo Gusto receiving a second yellow card in the 87th minute.
The Blues also beat Liverpool 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, thanks to a late winner in additional time by Brazilian wunderkind Estêvão. The hosts dominated the encounter, even though they trailed in chance creation (only 1.00 xG compared to almost double for Liverpool).
Chelsea host Ajax on MD3 in the #UCL. 💫 pic.twitter.com/Du3Dbt8ynN
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 20, 2025
In the Champions League, the London club were outclassed by Bayern Munich 1-3 but made up for it by securing a 1-0 victory over Benfica. Across all competitions, one common theme has emerged: Too often do Chelsea players get red cards, a result of their temperament as young players. However, if the team want to compete at the highest level, it’s something coach Enzo Maresca should look to fix.
Liam Delap, Wesley Fofana, Dário Essugo, Benoît Badiashile, Levi Colwill, and Cole Palmer are sidelined with injuries. João Pedro will serve his suspension, while Enzo Fernández is awaiting medical clearance.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Ajax (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Cucurella, Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Gusto; Caicedo, Santos; Neto, Buonanotte, Estêvão, Guiu.
Ajax Team News
Though known for their academy and their total football style, Ajax have struggled to find direction since Erik ten Hag’s departure. Francesco Farioli has left the club, and Johnny Heitinga has been unable to formulate a clear vision since taking charge.
The result? Ajax currently sit fourth in the Dutch Eredivisie, having only won one match in their last three. The lone victory came against NAC Breda, a side that can often be found in the lower spots of the table.
Final training session before Chelsea – Ajax ⏳ pic.twitter.com/cocs8gXhHM
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) October 21, 2025
Ajax have yet to keep a clean sheet this season and have lost both of their Champions League games. They fell 0-2 to Inter before suffering a 0-4 thrashing against Marseille. Although they shared possession (52%) and ran as much as their opponents, Ajax only generated 0.8 xG, while Inter recorded 1.13 xG.
In their most recent league outing, the team lost to AZ, as they finished the first half with a two-goal deficit. Despite the squad having a mix of experience (like Wout Weghorst) and youth (Oscar Gloukh and Raúl Moro), coach Heitinga has yet to find a formation that regularly generates high-quality chances.
Steven Berghuis and Branco van den Boomen will miss out due to injuries. Kasper Dolberg, Ko Itakura, Youri Regeer, and Owen Wijndal are awaiting medical clearance.
Ajax predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Jaroš; Rosa, Baas, Šutalo, Gaaei; Taylor, Klaassen; Godts, Gloukh, Edvardsen, Weghorst.
Chelsea vs Ajax Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT
- Stadium: Stamford Bridge
- Location: London, England
- Last match: Chelsea 4-4 Ajax (November 5, 2019, Champions League)
Chelsea vs Ajax Prediction, Odds
- Prediction: Chelsea to win
- Odds: -400 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Ajax
Chelsea and Ajax have only met once before, in a two-legged Champions League encounter six years ago. The match at Stamford Bridge ended in a 1-0 victory for the Blues, followed by a 4-4 draw in Amsterdam.
Chances are that, despite their injuries, Chelsea will take all three points. Rotations are expected, but players like Guiu and Jamie Gittens should find it relatively easy to score against a defence that has conceded in every fixture since the season started. However, a high-scoring game seems unlikely, as the Blues will be without their main playmaker, Cole Palmer.
Chelsea vs Ajax Betting Tip
- Pick: Pedro Neto to score
- Odds: +235 (Tonybet)
One of the players who has stepped up since Cole Palmer’s injury is Pedro Neto, who has become the team’s de facto playmaker. He scored and assisted against Nottingham Forest (3-0) and featured for Portugal during the international break.
He may not have many goals to his name, as his primary function lies in breaking through defences with his dribbling. With Guiu, he can count on a central presence in the box to have a partner in the final third.
Chelsea vs Ajax: Where to Watch (Canada)
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