Qarabag vs Chelsea kick-off, date & TV info
Date Wednesday, November 5
Kick-off 5.45pm
Venue Azersun Arena, Baku
Competition Champions League
TV TNT Sports 2
Victories over Benfica and Ajax have put Chelsea in a strong position to claim a coveted top-eight spot and Enzo Maresca’s Blues should be confident about boosting their prospects by beating Qarabag in Azerbaijan.
Their Baku-based opponents are perhaps not the whipping boys they once were in Europe, as Benfica and Copenhagen have already found to their cost, but they were brought down to earth by defeat to Athletic Bilbao in their last European outing and look set for another tough evening.
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Qarabag vs Chelsea betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Chelsea & over 2.5 goals
2pts 5-6 BoyleSports, Coral, Ladbrokes
Player shots/Player cards
Over 1.5 Joao Pedro shots on target
5-6 bet365
Longshot
Moises Caicedo to score at any time
8-1 Paddy Power
Qarabag vs Chelsea preview
Chelsea have got their Champions League quest firmly back on track following an opening defeat to Bayern Munich and another stride towards the knockout stage should be taken in Azerbaijan on Wednesday.
Results such as their 3-1 defeat at the Allianz Arena should not regarded as disastrous in the revamped league format, but bypassing the playoff round to the last 16 depends on winning games you are expected to.
The Blues have been consistent in that regard. Their 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge over Benfica was a scrappy affair, but Enzo Maresca’s side were inspired in a 5-1 rout of Ajax that has given them a strong foundation from which to push on.
The Benfica win started a run that has seen them win six of their last seven outings – the only blip was the concession of a last-gasp winner for Sunderland at the Bridge – and the Club World Cup winner are growing into the season despite the continued absence of their most creative player, Cole Palmer.
They have continued to create chances in the England star’s absence – their expected-goals (xG) figure in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Tottenham was 3.7 – and that points to goals when they embark on the long trip to Baku.
Hosts Qarabag will be pretty content with how things have been going in the Champions League. The Azerbaijani champions stunned Benfica and Copenhagen in their first two league-phase matches, indicating they are perhaps not quite the also-rans they have been at this level previously.
However, despite taking an first-minute lead at Athletic Bilbao, Qarabag fell to a 3-1 defeat on matchday three and it could be a similar story against Chelsea.
Qarabag lost 3-2 to Robbie Keane’s Ferencvaros in the home leg of their playoff tie, so their defence could be severely tested, and while Chelsea squandered plenty of chances on their visit to Spurs, they should have packed their shooting boots for this one.
Pedro can be figurehead for Blues attack
Joao Pedro was forced to sit out Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Ajax after he was sent off in the 1-0 success at home to Benfica, but the Brazilian’s confidence should have been lifted by scoring the winning goal at Tottenham on Saturday.
He had five efforts on goal against Spurs, all of which were on target and, should Maresca put his faith in him again, he can test the Qarabag goalkeeper more than once.
Caicedo has not been shy
A player who could potential land an anytime-goalscorer bet at a hefty price is Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo.
While the Ecuadorian is hailed for his defensive quality in the middle of the pitch, he can also make his presence felt in the final third.
Caicedo has scored four times this season, including in his last Champions League appearance against Ajax, and looks to have been too easily dismissed.
Qarabag vs Chelsea Bet Builder
Joao Pedro to score at any time
The Brazilian striker scored his first goal since the end of August at Tottenham on Saturday and should lead the Chelsea charge in Azerbaijan.
Over six Chelsea corners
Only Arsenal and Tottenham have taken more Premier League corners than the Blues and they forced 11 in their last European game against Ajax.
Under 2.5 Qarabag cards
Qarabag picked up three yellow cards against Copenhagen but none in their games against Benfica and Athletic Bilbao.
Pays out at 6-1 with bet365
Key stats for Qarabag vs Chelsea
♦ Chelsea have won six of their last seven matches
♦ There have been at least four goals in five of Qarabag’s last six European games
♦ Over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in ten of Chelsea’s last 12 outings
♦ The Blues have been leading at half-time in six of their last seven wins
♦ Both teams have scored in the first half in three of Qarabag’s last four Champions League matches
Qarabag vs Chelsea betting odds
Sign up with Paddy Power to bet on Qarabag vs Chelsea in the Champions League. Here are the latest odds for Wednesday’s match.
MarketOddsQarabag7-1Chelsea1-3Draw4-1
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Qarabag vs Chelsea team news and predicted line-ups
Qarabag
Both Ramil Sheydayev and Joni Montiel are ineligible for the Azerbaijani outfit, who could have a similar look to the team that lost to Athletic BIlbao in their last Champions League outing.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Kochalski; Silva, Mustafazada, Medina, Cafarquliyev; Borges, Bicalho; Duran, L Andrade, Zoubir; Akhundzada
Subs: Bayramov, Chriso, Jankovic, Addai, Bolt, Kashchuk, Huseynov.
Chelsea
Joao Pedro returns from a European suspension, but Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile and Dario Essugo are all injured.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Neto, Fernandez, Garnacho; Pedro
Subs: Lavia, Estevao, Delap, George, Acheampong, Hato, Gittens.
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FAQs for Qarabag vs Chelsea
When is Qarabag vs Chelsea in the Champions League?
Qarabag vs Chelsea in the Champions League will be played on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5.45pm GMT
Where is Qarabag vs Chelsea being played?
Qarabag vs Chelsea will be played at the Azersun Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan
Where can I watch Qarabag vs Chelsea?
Qarabag vs Chelsea will be televised live on TNT Sports 2
What is the match betting for Qarabag vs Chelsea?
Qarabag are 7-1 to win the match with Paddy Power while Chelsea are 1-3. The draw is available at 4-1.
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