Chelsea vs Ajax Prediction and Analysis: Tormenting the Visiting Team
The Champions League match between Chelsea and Ajax will take place at 1:00 AM on October 23rd. Nghe An newspapers, radio, and television will analyze the teams' form, provide football commentary, and predict the score.
Latest Chelsea vs Ajax team news
Chelsea continue to face problems with yellow cards, with Malo Gusto being sent off in the match against Nottingham Forest. However, the French defender will only be suspended for the Premier League this weekend, which will not affect his participation in this Champions League match.
However, coach Maresca will be without Joao Pedro due to suspension, along with a number of injuries: Cole Palmer (hemorrhage), Mykhaylo Mudryk (doping ban), Levi Colwill (torn anterior cruciate ligament), Dario Essugo (thigh), Benoit Badiashile (muscle), and Liam Delap (hamstring). Enzo Fernandez also needs further examination of his knee.
Good news for Chelsea is that Moises Caicedo has returned and could start in place of Romeo Lavia. Meanwhile, former Ajax player Jorrel Hato is likely to be on the bench for the reunion with his old club.
On Ajax's side, left-back Owen Wijndal is still recovering from a muscle injury sustained in the defeat against Marseille. Additionally, they are without defensive midfielder Branco van den Boomen due to a back injury, along with several other experienced strikers.
Kasper Dolberg's absence will pave the way for Wout Weghorst – the former Manchester United striker – to start at center forward. Liverpool loanee James McConnell is a possible replacement for Van den Boomen in midfield as Ajax search for their first Champions League goal of the season.
Latest predicted lineups for Chelsea vs Ajax
Chelsea:
Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Fofana, Cucurella; Gusto, Caicedo; Estevao, Buonanotte, Neto; George
Ajax:
Jaros; Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Rosa; Klaassen, Taylor; Edvardsen, Gloukh, Godts; Weghorst
Latest Chelsea vs Ajax football match prediction
Chelsea inflicted a bitter "return to Stamford Bridge" on Jose Mourinho when they defeated Benfica – the Portuguese manager's current club – 1-0 in the second matchday of the 2025-26 Champions League group stage.
Remarkably, the Club World Cup champions didn't even need to score themselves — an own goal by Richard Rios of Benfica secured all three points. Despite Joao Pedro being sent off late in the game, the home side still held on to victory, ending their previous poor run of results.
Since that victory, Enzo Maresca's Chelsea have been on a high-speed train, enjoying a surge in form. They have won three consecutive matches in all competitions, including two Premier League victories against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
The 3–0 victory against Forest at City Ground even cost manager Ange Postecoglou his job, while Maresca dispelled any doubts about his future — after a period in September when his position had been in jeopardy.
Given their current form, Chelsea enter the third matchday aiming to extend their impressive unbeaten home run in the Champions League — they are unbeaten in 15 consecutive group stage or regular season matches, and have lost only 2 of their last 60 European games at Stamford Bridge.
On the other side of the battlefield, Ajax is going through a difficult period, suffering consecutive defeats in continental competitions. After losing 0-2 to Inter Milan at home in the opening match, they were then thrashed 4-0 by Marseille at the Velodrome, leaving them empty-handed after the first two matches with 0 points, 0 goals scored, and 6 goals conceded.
This is the first time since the 2012–13 season that Ajax have started the Champions League without a single point after two matches — an alarming statistic for manager Johnny Heitinga, who is under immense pressure on the sidelines.
The former Liverpool assistant coach also recently witnessed his team lose 0-2 to AZ Alkmaar in the domestic league, leaving Ajax nine points behind the top of the Eredivisie, with only one win in their last six matches. Despite this, the club's management has temporarily refrained from sacking him.
Ajax have now conceded at least two goals in six consecutive matches across all competitions — a very worrying statistic ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge. This encounter will undoubtedly evoke memories of the classic 4-4 draw between the two teams in 2019, but given the current situation, Ajax's hopes of securing any points are very slim.
Latest Chelsea vs Ajax score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Chelsea vs Ajaxas follows:
- Sportsmole:Chelsea 3-0 Ajax
- WhoScore:Chelsea 4-0 Ajax
- We predict:Chelsea 4-0 Ajax
When and where can I watch Chelsea vs Ajax live?
To watch the Chelsea vs Ajax match live in the Champions League at 1:00 AM on October 23rd, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.