This is going to be an interesting fixture between the two clubs, but Chelsea are likely to come out on top and secure a win against AFC Ajax in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash
Match info: UEFA Champions League
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Date: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
Both hitting historic milestones in the Champions League, Chelsea and Ajax collide at Stamford Bridge in Tuesday's league-phase contest.
The Blues are contesting their 200th game in the tournament proper and are seeking their fourth win on the spin in all tournaments, while the Dutch side are simply aiming to get off the continental mark in their 250th top-level European match.
Head-to-head:
- Chelsea won one of the two UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.
- Ajax have never defeated the Bavarians.
- The other clash ended in a draw.
- Chelsea scored five goals.
- Ajax hit the back of the net on four occasions.
- This will be the third-ever encounter between these clubs.
- Ajax Amsterdam have never been able to secure a win against the Blues.
- The Blues are on a three-match winning run.
Form:
- Chelsea in the Champions League: L-W
- Chelsea in all competitions: W-L-W-W-W
- Ajax in the Champions League: L-L
- Ajax in all competitions: D-W-L-D-L
Team News:
- Cole Palmer, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Levi Colwill are injured, hence keeping them out of action for the Blues. Joao Pedro is suspended. Enzo Fernandez and Benoit Badiashile might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.
- Ajax will miss out on the services of Owen Wijndal as he is injured. Kasper Dolberg and Branco van den Boomen might also miss out due to their fitness issues.
Player(s) to watch:
- Pedro Neto will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Chelsea. The Portuguese winger scored one of the goals in a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest in their Premier League clash. Neto will be ready to lead the attack from the right and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
- Wout Weghorst will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Chelsea in the final third. He has come up with some decent performances for AFC Ajax in their last few matches, but he must come up with a special one this time around.