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As Chelsea prepares to host Paphos FC in the UEFA Champions League on January 21, 2026, both teams arrive with distinct momentum. Chelsea’s recent form has been concerning, managing only one victory in their last five matches. This disappointing streak has put pressure on their tactical setup, with the squad needing to rediscover their attacking flair to capitalize on home advantage.
In contrast, Paphos FC enters this fixture with a stronger outlook, having secured three wins in their past five outings. Their recent performances indicate a more cohesive and effective strategy, suggesting a well-organized defense coupled with efficient counter-attacking play. Paphos’s confidence could prove pivotal in challenging Chelsea on their home turf.
With bookmakers setting the odds at 1.18 for Chelsea and 17.46 for Paphos, the expectations lean heavily in favor of the home side. However, given Paphos’s recent form and tactical adaptability, they could pose a significant threat. Therefore, while Chelsea’s home advantage and historical pedigree in European competitions would suggest a likely win, the unpredictability of football means nothing can be taken for granted in this encounter.
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| Chelsea 82.2% |
Draw 12.8% |
Paphos 5.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of UEFA Champions League Chelsea: 5.61% Pafos: 0.26%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.22 | 7.2 | 13.29 | |
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1.17 | 7.7 | 21 | |
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1.17 | 7.9 | 26 | |
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1.15 | 7 | 21 | |
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1.19 | 7.43 | 18.56 | |
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1.13 | 8 | 16 |
Latest Results
| 14.01.26 Chelsea – Arsenal FC – 2:3 10.01.26 Charlton Athletic – Chelsea – 1:5 07.01.26 Fulham FC – Chelsea – 2:1 04.01.26 Manchester City – Chelsea – 1:1 30.12.25 Chelsea – AFC Bournemouth – 2:2 |
12.01.26 Paphos FC – Omonia Aradippou – 2:0 07.01.26 Paphos FC – Akritas Chlorakas – 2:1 04.01.26 Apollon Limassol – Paphos FC – 2:1 14.12.25 Enosis Neon Paralimni – Paphos FC – 0:2 10.12.25 Juventus – Paphos FC – 2:0 |
Facts
Standings
League phase
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Arsenal | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17:1 | 16 | 18 |
| 2 | Bayern Munich | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18:7 | 11 | 15 |
| 3 | PSG | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19:8 | 11 | 13 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:6 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | Atalanta | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 2 | 13 |
| 6 | Inter | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12:4 | 8 | 12 |
| 7 | Real Madrid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13:7 | 6 | 12 |
| 8 | Atl. Madrid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15:12 | 3 | 12 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11:8 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 | Dortmund | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 19:13 | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Tottenham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 6 | 11 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13:6 | 7 | 10 |
| 13 | Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13:8 | 5 | 10 |
| 14 | Sporting CP | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:8 | 4 | 10 |
| 15 | Barcelona | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:11 | 3 | 10 |
| 16 | Marseille | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:8 | 3 | 9 |
| 17 | Juventus | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12:10 | 2 | 9 |
| 18 | Galatasaray | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8:8 | 0 | 9 |
| 19 | Monaco | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:8 | -1 | 9 |
| 20 | Bayer Leverkusen | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10:12 | -2 | 9 |
| 21 | PSV | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:11 | 4 | 8 |
| 22 | Qarabag | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10:13 | -3 | 7 |
| 23 | Napoli | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:11 | -5 | 7 |
| 24 | FC Copenhagen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10:16 | -6 | 7 |
| 25 | Benfica | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6:8 | -2 | 6 |
| 26 | Pafos | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4:9 | -5 | 6 |
| 27 | Royale Union SG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7:15 | -8 | 6 |
| 28 | Ath Bilbao | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4:9 | -5 | 5 |
| 29 | Olympiacos Piraeus | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:13 | -7 | 5 |
| 30 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8:16 | -8 | 4 |
| 31 | Club Brugge KV | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8:16 | -8 | 4 |
| 32 | Bodo/Glimt | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9:13 | -4 | 3 |
| 33 | Slavia Prague | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2:11 | -9 | 3 |
| 34 | Ajax | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5:18 | -13 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4:13 | -9 | 1 |
| 36 | Kairat Almaty | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4:15 | -11 | 1 |
UEFA Champions League Outrights
1. Arsenal: 2.86 (35.93%)
2. Bayern Munich: 9.83 (10.46%)
3. Barcelona: 10.13 (10.15%)
4. Real Madrid: 11.13 (9.23%)
5. Chelsea: 18.33 (5.61%)
6. Tottenham: 48.67 (2.11%)
7. Newcastle Utd: 48.67 (2.11%)
8. PSG: 54.02 (1.9%)
9. Napoli: 55.33 (1.86%)
10. Dortmund: 66.33 (1.55%)
11. Manchester City: 69.08 (1.49%)
12. Liverpool: 70.5 (1.46%)
13. Inter: 76.33 (1.35%)
14. Atl. Madrid: 77.17 (1.33%)
15. Atalanta: 91.33 (1.13%)
16. Marseille: 94.67 (1.09%)
17. Monaco: 100.33 (1.02%)
18. Juventus: 100.33 (1.02%)
19. Bayer Leverkusen: 108.67 (0.95%)
20. PSV: 112.83 (0.91%)
21. Galatasaray: 121.17 (0.85%)
22. Sporting CP: 125.33 (0.82%)
23. Benfica: 133.67 (0.77%)
24. Ath Bilbao: 142 (0.72%)
25. Eintracht Frankfurt: 150.33 (0.68%)
26. Club Brugge: 200.33 (0.51%)
27. Olympiacos Piraeus: 233.67 (0.44%)
28. FC Copenhagen: 233.67 (0.44%)
29. Royale Union SG: 317 (0.32%)
30. Bodo/Glimt: 317 (0.32%)
31. Qarabag Agdam: 317 (0.32%)
32. Villarreal: 400.33 (0.26%)
33. Ajax: 400.33 (0.26%)
34. Slavia Prague: 400.33 (0.26%)
35. Pafos: 400.33 (0.26%)
36. Kairat Almaty: 983.67 (0.1%)
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