Matchday 5 of the 2025/26 Champions League group stage will see Chelsea (England) take on Barcelona (Spain) on November 25 at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea vs. Barcelona: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Chelsea
In the first half of the Champions League group stage, the English side managed to win only 2 out of 4 matches. In the last round, Chelsea unexpectedly dropped points in an away game against Qarabag (2-2). On one hand, the club's unbeaten run in the Champions League extended to three matches, but at the same time, Enzo Maresca's side missed the chance to secure their third consecutive victory in this tournament. With seven points, the team is in 12th place in the overall standings. Notably, Chelsea has not faltered at home this Champions League season. Home matches against Benfica and Ajax were won with a total score of 6-1. Additionally, the Londoners have scored in each of their four matches in the current tournament.
- At least 2 goals were scored in 6 of Chelsea's last 7 Champions League games.
- The club's uncompromising home streak in this European competition spans 6 matches (5 wins, 1 loss).
- The team has scored in 12 of their last 13 home games in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
Robert Sanchez – Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile, Marc Cucurella – Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo – Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro Jesus, Estevao – Liam Delap.
Due to injuries, defenders Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo, and midfielders Cole Palmer and Romeo Lavia are unavailable.
Barcelona
Like Chelsea, the Spanish side has recorded 2 wins and 7 points after the first 4 rounds of the Champions League. Three weeks ago, Barcelona only managed a draw in an exciting away match against Brugge (3-3). This extended their scoring streak in the Champions League to 24 matches. In 3 of the 4 games in the current tournament season, Hans Flick's side scored at least 2 goals, totaling 12 goals so far - only Dortmund (13), PSG, and Bayern (14 each) have more. However, it should be noted that Barcelona hasn't kept a clean sheet in 7 Champions League matches. Thanks to a better goal difference, the club is ahead of Chelsea and occupies 11th place in the standings.
- The Spaniards scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away games in the Champions League.
- Both teams scored in 11 of Barcelona's last 12 away matches in this tournament.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 9 consecutive club matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Joan Garcia – Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Ronald Araujo, Alex Balde – Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez – Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and midfielders Pedri and Gavi are unavailable. Forward Marcus Rashford's participation is in doubt.
Match Prediction: Chelsea vs. Barcelona
Both teams have won only half of their matches in the main tournament of the Champions League, but it should be noted that Chelsea only managed to beat Benfica and Ajax - the only teams that have not earned any points in the first four rounds of the group stage. Notably, both victories were at home, and in general, the English side has not been defeated in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Champions League (5 wins, 1 draw). However, if we consider all matches in this European competition, Chelsea has only defeated their opponents twice in the last 6 matches (1 draw, 3 losses).
Barcelona has been more stable recently. While the Catalans have the same 7 points as Chelsea in the current Champions League, Hans Flick's side notably defeated a strong Newcastle team, which is in the top 6, and this victory was achieved away. Overall, in their last 8 away matches in the Champions League, the team has suffered only 1 defeat in regular time (5 wins, 2 draws). Considering home matches, Barcelona has not lost in 14 of their last 17 Champions League games, with 11 of those matches ending in victory.
Prediction – Barcelona to win or draw
