Chelsea vs Ajax Prediction & Betting Tips (22 October)

Winner of this Champions League in 2021, Chelsea is back in C1 this season after two years of absence. During the previous financial year, the London team won the Conference League before winning the Club World Cup this summer. The Blues hope to achieve a good run in the most prestigious club competition. Logically beaten in the lair of Bayern Munich to start 3-1 , they then reacted by dominating Benfica at home during the 2nd day 1-0. In the Premier League, Chelsea have been blowing hot and cold so far, as evidenced by their 7th place in the standings. After a bad series of three games without success, 1 draw and 2 defeats, Enzo Maresca's gang got back on track by taking the lead over Liverpool 2-1 before traveling to Nottingham Forest this coming last weekend. Like their opponent of the day, Ajax was not present in the Champions League during the last two editions.

The return to C1 is currently proving very difficult for the Amsterdam-based club, which lost its first home match against Inter 0-2 before taking a slap at the Vélodrome against OM 4-0. We will quickly have to raise the level otherwise we will fall irremediably behind the Top 24. On the national scene, John Heitinga's men have not yet tasted defeat in the Eredivisie, 4 wins and 4 draws. However, today they occupy 3rd place in the ranking with 6 units of expenditure on 1st place. Held in check on the lawn of Sparta Rotterdam before the international break 3-3, Ajax then hosted Alkmaar last weekend.

For this meeting, Chelsea are weakened in the offensive sector with the suspension of Joao Pedro and the injury of Palmer. Also taking their place in the infirmary are defenders Colwill and Adarabioyo as well as striker who arrived at the club this summer Delap. Furthermore, young Portuguese midfielder Essugo was not included on the list for the Champions League while winger Mudryk has not finished serving his long suspension for doping. Finally, the participations of defender Fofana and midfielder Andrey Santos are not assured. As in the last C1 match, the forefront of the attack could be occupied by the young George with, at his side, the wingers Garnacho (1 assist in C1) and Pedro Neto (1 goal in PL). The young Brazilian international Estevao (18 years old, 1 goal and 1 assist in C1) is also available. In midfield, we find the executives Caicedo (3 goals in PL) and Fernandez (3 goals in PL).

The Ajax coach deplores the withdrawals of the usual holders Wijndal (left side) and Regeer (midfield). Furthermore, Toulouse midfielder Van den Boomen is also injured, as is former Nice striker Dolberg. Absent during the last Champions League match, Dutch international Weghorst (5 goals in the league) is back on his feet. He should start up front and be supported by wingers Berghuis (1 goal and 2 assists in the league) and Godts (2 goals and 3 assists in the league). In the midfield, take place the experienced Klaassen (2 goals and 1 assist in the league) and the influential Taylor (2 goals and 2 assists in the league). 

• Summary: Chelsea U19 is going head to head with Ajax U19 starting on 22 Oct 2025 at 12:00 UTC . The match is a part of the UEFA Youth League .