Qarabag vs Chelsea: Champions League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

The Blues face a long-haul away day as they continue their league phase campaign

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea will embark on a near 5,000-mile round trip to face Qarabag FK in the Champions League.

The Blues, who secured a narrow derby win over Tottenham at the weekend, currently sit 11th in the table, having bounced back from September’s defeat in Munich with wins over Benfica and Ajax.

Qarabag are not far behind in the standings, though, trailing Chelsea only on goal difference. They stunned Benfica 3-2 to open their own campaign - a result which directly led to the Portuguese side sacking manager Bruno Lage and hiring Jose Mourinho.

The 12-time champions of Azerbaijan have since managed a victory over Copenhagen and tasted defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid. They come into this match on impressive form, though, with the Atletico match their only defeat in their last 11 outings.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Qarabag vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 5.45pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

The match will take place at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Qarabag got the better of Copenhagen in October

AFP via Getty Images

Where to watch Qarabag vs Chelsea

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage starting at 5pm ahead of a 5.45pm kick-off.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Qarabag vs Chelsea team news

After facing a minor injury crisis earlier in October, Chelsea have just a handful of absentees for the trip to Azerbaijan. They include Cole Palmer and Benoit Badiashile, neither of whom are expected to return until after the November international break.

Dario Essugo (thigh) and Levi Colwill (ACL) remain long-term absentees.

Liam Delap will return to the squad after being suspended for Sunday’s derby win over Tottenham.

Liam Delap was suspended for Chelsea’s derby win over Tottenham

Getty Images

As he did with last season’s Conference League away day in Kazakhstan, Maresca may look to rotate his squad against lesser opposition to spare some of his key players two long-haul flights. The match could provide an opportunity for fringe squad members to impress, with the likes of Marc Guiu, Tyrique George, and Reggie Walsh all in line to appear.

Qarabag have made it to this stage of the season with no major injuries, though striker Musa Qurbanly, goalless in two cameo appearances this season, is a doubt with a knock to the knee.

Qarabag vs Chelsea prediction

Chelsea have scored ten goals in their two meetings with Qarabag, and will be keen to celebrate Guy Fawkes night with some more fireworks in Baku.

The challenge for the Blues is to avoid underestimating their opposition. Qarabag are no slouches, as proven in earlier Champions League wins over Benfica and Copenhagen.

It could prove a banana skin for Chelsea, who have been far from consistent this season, but having been boosted by last weekend’s derby victory, a professional performance should be enough to see them through.

Qarabag 1-4 Chelsea

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Chelsea and Qarabag were Champions League group-mates in the 2017-18 season. The Blues scored ten unanswered goals over the two matches.

Qarabag wins: 0

Chelsea wins: 2

Draws: 0

Chelsea beat Qarabag twice in the 2017-18 Champions League group stage

Chelsea FC via Getty Images

Qarabag vs Chelsea match odds

Qarabag to win: 13/2

Chelsea to win: 3/10

Draw: 7/2

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).