Chelsea vs Barcelona: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Chelsea vs Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Chelsea vs Barcelona
• Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's recent form suggests a team capable of both high-scoring victories and frustrating draws. Their 5-1 thrashing of Ajax at home indicates an attacking prowess that could trouble Barcelona's defence, while the 2-2 draw against Qarabag shows they can be vulnerable at the back. Given Barcelona's own mixed results, including a 3-3 draw against Club Brugge, Chelsea might find opportunities to exploit, especially if they can replicate their performance against Ajax.

Barcelona, on the other hand, have shown they can be both defensively shaky and offensively potent. Their 6-1 win over Olympiakos demonstrates their ability to dominate games, but the 3-3 draw with Club Brugge suggests they might struggle to maintain a solid defence against a determined Chelsea side. The match could hinge on which team capitalises on the other's defensive lapses, with Barcelona's attacking flair potentially making the difference.

Chelsea's recent form has been a mixed bag, with impressive wins against Ajax and Benfica at home, but a concerning loss to Bayern München away and a draw against Qarabag. This inconsistency could impact their confidence going into the match against Barcelona. However, their ability to score heavily in home games suggests they could pose a significant threat if they manage to find their rhythm early on.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Qarabag (A)
• Win: 5-1 vs Ajax (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Benfica (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Bayern München (A)

Barcelona's recent performances have been equally unpredictable, with a high-scoring win against Olympiakos and a draw against Club Brugge. Their loss to Paris Saint-Germain at home indicates potential vulnerabilities that Chelsea might exploit. Yet, their ability to score freely in some matches could give them the edge if they can maintain their attacking momentum against Chelsea's sometimes shaky defence.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Draw: 3-3 vs Club Brugge KV (A)

• Win: 6-1 vs Olympiakos Piraeus (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Paris Saint-Germain (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Newcastle (A)

The head-to-head record between Chelsea and Barcelona shows a competitive history, with Barcelona securing a 3-0 victory in their most recent encounter in 2018. Prior matches have been closely contested, with a 1-1 draw and two matches ending 2-2 and 1-0 in favor of Chelsea. This suggests that while Barcelona has had the upper hand recently, the matches between these two teams are often closely fought and unpredictable.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results

• Barcelona 3-0 Chelsea (14 Mar 2018)
• Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona (20 Feb 2018)
• Barcelona 2-2 Chelsea (24 Apr 2012)
• Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona (18 Apr 2012)

• Levi Colwill (Knee) - Out

• Mykhailo Mudryk (Suspended) - Out

• Benoît Badiashile (Muscle) - Out

• Roméo Lavia (Thigh) - Out

• Dário Essugo (Surgery) - Doubt

• Cole Palmer (Groin) - Doubt

• Pedro Neto (Groin) - Doubt

• Enzo Fernández (Knee) - Doubt

• Pedri (Muscle) - Out

• Gavi (Knee) - Out

• Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Back) - Doubt

• Andreas Christensen (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), James (DF), Adarabioyo (DF), Hato (DF), Cucurella (DF), Santos (MF), Caicedo (MF), Estêvão (MF), Pedro (MF), Garnacho (MF), Delap (AT)

Chelsea's predicted lineup suggests an attacking focus, with Delap leading the line. Their recent form indicates they might look to exploit Barcelona's defensive weaknesses with quick, incisive attacks.

• Predicted lineup:  J. Garcia (GK), E. Garcia (DF), Araujo (DF), Cubarsi (DF), Balde (DF), Casado (MF), De Jong (MF), Yamal (MF), Lopez (MF), Raphinha (MF), Torres (AT)

Barcelona's lineup hints at a balanced approach, with strong attacking options in Raphinha, Torres, and Yamal. Their recent results suggest they will aim to control the midfield with Casado and De Jong, while looking to capitalise on any Chelsea defensive errors.

• Delap vs Cubarsi: This matchup will see Chelsea's forward Delap trying to outmanoeuvre Barcelona's defender Cubarsi, potentially creating scoring opportunities for Chelsea.

• Caicedo vs Casado: The duel between Chelsea's midfielder Caicedo and Barcelona's Casado will be crucial, with Caicedo looking to control the midfield and create chances for his team.

• Pedro (Chelsea): As an attacking midfielder, Joao Pedro is a key player, likely to be involved in any goal-scoring opportunities his team creates.

• Lopez (Barcelona): Lopez's position as an attacking midfielder makes him a pivotal player, expected to influence the flow of the game and contribute to Barcelona's attacking play.

Chelsea vs Barcelona at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, will be broadcast live in the UK on Amazon Prime Video.

Coral is predicting that the score will be Chelsea 2-2 Barcelona.

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