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Full-time · Chelsea 1–0 Pafos

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Chelsea 1–0 Pafos — Chelsea won this UEFA Champions League match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Chelsea beat Pafos 1–0 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday 21 January. Chelsea have scored in 12 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Chelsea: M. Caicedo (78’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Chelsea 1.85, Pafos 0.14, from 21 shots to 4 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

E. Lambrechts showed five yellow cards — against 3.9 yellows a game across the last 23 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Chelsea: Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (73’) and Enzo Fernández (86’); Pafos: Mislav Orsic (33’), K. Sema (56’) and I. Sunjic (78’).

What it changes

Chelsea have scored 19 goals, the 16th-most (shared) of the 53 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 10 games, ranked per game). Chelsea have conceded 18 goals, the 25th-most (shared) of the 53 clubs.

Pafos have scored 14 goals, the 22nd-fewest of the 53 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 12 games, ranked per game). Pafos have conceded 13 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 53 clubs.

Pafos are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, M. Caicedo (Chelsea) 8.8, A. Garnacho (Chelsea) 6.5 and Pedro Neto (Chelsea) 4.9 led the match.

Next up

Chelsea next host Leeds on 21 November 2026.

Pafos next host FC Midtjylland on 26 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Chelsea: Chelsea v Leeds, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Pafos: Pafos v FC Midtjylland, Thursday 26 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Chelsea 1–0 Pafos · UEFA Champions League
  • Referee: E. Lambrechts
  • Recent form: Chelsea 2W 1D 2L · Pafos 1W 2D 2L

Chelsea 1–0 Pafos (UEFA Champions League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2 / 0.88
Goals
against 1.63 / 1.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.25 / 3
Corners
against 5.88 / 7 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
5.25 / 3.25
Shots on target
against 5.13 / 5.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
3.38 / 1.88
Cards
against 2.5 / 2 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 17 January 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameChelsea for / againstLinePafos for / against
Goals scored
2 for · 1.63 against n 8
2.5standard
0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
6.25 for · 5.88 against n 8
9.5standard
3 for · 7 against n 8
Shots
14 for · 14 against n 8
19.5standard
10 for · 20 against n 8
Shots on target
5.25 for · 5.13 against n 8
8.5standard
3.25 for · 5.63 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.13 for · 11.38 against n 8
21.5standard
12.88 for · 11.38 against n 8
Cards shown
3.38 for · 2.5 against n 8
3.5standard
1.88 for · 2 against n 8

Referee: E. Lambrechts.

Chelsea

Chelsea Goalkeeper

Chelsea — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Robert Sánchez31902790 min852.7 /90351.1 /9000 /90
F. Jörgensen889714 min101.3 /90101.3 /9000 /90
Chelsea — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Robert Sánchez n 890
3.68/6
F. Jörgensen n 889.3
1.33/1

Chelsea Defensive

Chelsea — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Marc Cucurella33802650 min632.1 /90331.1 /90140.5 /901314.4 /90511.7 /9080.3 /90
T. Chalobah32852732 min291 /90291 /90140.5 /901244.1 /90170.6 /9040.1 /90
M. Gusto31672089 min592.5 /90361.6 /9020.1 /901054.5 /90210.9 /9060.3 /90
R. James27731963 min472.2 /90381.7 /9060.3 /901105 /90281.3 /9060.3 /90
T. Adarabioyo17851446 min251.6 /90171.1 /9090.6 /90784.9 /90120.7 /9040.2 /90
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Chelsea — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Fernández n 870.9
1.34/2
14/1
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Marc Cucurella n 877.8
15/2
0.75/0
—
Pedro Neto n 876.1
0.31/1
0.64/0
—
T. Chalobah n 890
0.32/0
0.32/0
—
Robert Sánchez n 890
0.11/0
0.32/0
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Chelsea — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Fernández n 870.9
35/5
Marc Cucurella n 877.8
1.77/4
Pedro Neto n 876.1
0.75/0
T. Chalobah n 890
1.15/2
João Pedro n 857.9
0.62/1
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Chelsea Attacking

Chelsea — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
João Pedro31702180 min110.5 /9040.2 /90371.5 /90220.9 /90291.2 /90291.2 /90
L. Delap2144928 min30.3 /9010.1 /90232.2 /90141.4 /9050.5 /9080.8 /90
Tyrique George1148528 min40.7 /9010.2 /9091.5 /9081.4 /9081.4 /9030.5 /90
Marc Guiu949438 min20.4 /9010.2 /90132.7 /9081.6 /9030.6 /9020.4 /90
E. Fernández37772848 min90.3 /9070.2 /90521.6 /90280.9 /90611.9 /90120.4 /90
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Chelsea — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
E. Fernández n 870.9
1.75/3
1.14/2
Marc Cucurella n 877.8
0.11/0
00/0
Pedro Neto n 876.1
0.75/0
0.43/0
T. Chalobah n 890
0.32/0
00/0
Robert Sánchez n 890
00/0
00/0
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Chelsea — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
E. Fernández n 870.9
0.53/0
0.32/0
Marc Cucurella n 877.8
00/0
00/0
Pedro Neto n 876.1
0.11/0
0.11/0
T. Chalobah n 890
00/0
00/0
Robert Sánchez n 890
00/0
0.11/0
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Pafos

Pafos Goalkeeper

Pafos — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
N. Michail890720 min334.1 /90111.4 /9010.1 /90
Pafos — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Pafos before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
N. Michail n 890
4.17/6

Pafos Defensive

Pafos — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
D. Luckassen890720 min60.8 /9070.9 /9070.9 /90344.3 /90131.6 /9010.1 /90
David Goldar875597 min81.2 /9050.8 /9091.4 /90294.4 /9050.8 /9010.2 /90
Bruno Felipe780563 min193 /9050.8 /9010.2 /90355.6 /90172.7 /9030.5 /90
David Luiz676453 min61.2 /9061.2 /90132.6 /90224.4 /9030.6 /9010.2 /90
K. Pileas659354 min30.8 /9051.3 /9010.3 /90112.8 /9051.3 /9000 /90
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Pafos — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Pafos before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Luckassen n 890
1.65/5
0.94/1
—
I. Sunjic n 890
1.57/3
0.42/1
—
N. Michail n 890
00/0
0.53/1
—
Pepe n 887.1
0.43/0
1.46/3
—
V. Dragomir n 883.6
0.95/1
1.27/2
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Pafos — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Pafos before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
I. Sunjic n 890
1.57/3
D. Luckassen n 890
0.84/2
Pepe n 887.1
1.35/1
V. Dragomir n 883.6
0.84/2
David Goldar n 874.6
1.26/2
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Pafos Attacking

Pafos — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Anderson Silva566331 min00 /9000 /9082.2 /9020.5 /9020.5 /9010.3 /90
Jaja543215 min10.4 /9000 /9052.1 /9031.3 /9000 /9072.9 /90
M. Bassouamina523116 min00 /9000 /9021.6 /9000 /9032.3 /9010.8 /90
I. Sunjic890720 min00 /9000 /9040.5 /9000 /9030.4 /9030.4 /90
Pepe887697 min10.1 /9010.1 /9060.8 /9010.1 /90141.8 /9030.4 /90
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Pafos — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Pafos before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
I. Sunjic n 890
0.52/2
00/0
D. Luckassen n 890
0.53/1
0.11/0
N. Michail n 890
00/0
00/0
Pepe n 887.1
0.85/1
0.11/0
V. Dragomir n 883.6
0.74/1
0.53/1
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Pafos — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Pafos before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
D. Luckassen n 890
0.11/0
00/0
I. Sunjic n 890
00/0
00/0
N. Michail n 890
00/0
00/0
Pepe n 887.1
0.11/0
0.11/0
V. Dragomir n 883.6
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
ChelseaPafos
71%Possession29%
1.85Expected goals (xG)0.14
21Shots4
7Shots on target2
7Shots off target0
7Blocked shots2
11Shots inside the box3
15Corners2
6Fouls10
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
2Saves6
746Passes306
95%Pass accuracy80%

Chelsea Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Gusto9000201107
W. Fofana9000002208.2
B. Badiashile9000101007.5
M. Caicedo9010443309
Pedro Neto9000210107.3
E. Fernández90000032Y7
J. Hato7000112106.9
A. Garnacho7000201607.3
L. Delap7000002106.5
F. Jörgensen4500000006.3
R. James4500100207.2
Robert Sánchez sub4500000007.2
Estêvão sub4500111006.5
Marc Cucurella sub2000000106.9
J. Bynoe-Gittens sub20000000Y6.9
João Pedro sub2000000006.5

Pafos Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Gorter9000000007.7
D. Luckassen9000000207.3
I. Sunjic90000001Y6.7
K. Pileas9000000006.3
Bruno Felipe9000000506.3
Pepe9000000206.9
V. Dragomir8900110107.2
K. Sema83000013Y6.6
M. Orsic83000011Y6.5
Jaja6500000206.7
Anderson Silva6500000006.5
Domingos Quina sub2500000406.9
Nany Dimata sub2500110006.9
Bruno Langa sub1200000006.7
M. Bassouamina sub1200001006.7
G. Michael sub10000000–

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Chelsea v Pafos — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
ChelseaDLWLW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 2.2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
PafosLDWDL
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 0.8 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
League standing · 2025/26
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Chelsea#6 pos16 pts8 pl+7 GD
Pafos#26 pos9 pts8 pl-3 GD
Goals per game
Chelsea scored2.13
Pafos scored1
Chelsea conceded1.25
Pafos conceded1.38

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