Chelsea vs Ajax Predictions, Betting Tips & Match Preview

Joe Vaughan 03 Mar 2026

Chelsea welcome Ajax to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening with the Eredivisie outfit one of only four in the UEFA Champions League yet to claim a point after two games.

Enzo Maresca’s side will feel they can cement back-to-back European wins at the Bridge but Ajax are more than capable of at least making things difficult for a side that is not scoring freely.

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Chelsea vs Ajax Predictions

Full Time Result: Chelsea Win
Correct Score: 2-0
Both Teams To Score: No
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
First Goalscorer: Marc Guiu

Chelsea vs Ajax Tips

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Why We’re Backing Reece James to Score or Assist @ 23/10 with BetMGM

Blues full-back Reece James was responsible for the leveller when Chelsea came from 4-1 down to draw the last time these sides duelled.
James also thumped home Chelsea’s third goal in their weekend win over Forest and also got an assist.
He’s capable from dead balls and he could have plenty of opportunities in the opposition half in a game Chelsea are likely to dominate

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Why We’re Backing Chelsea to Win 2-0 @ 7/1 with Bet365

Ajax have looked rather toothless in two games so far, losing to Inter Milan at home (2-0) and away to Marseille (4-0).
They only managed two shots on target apiece in those games. Chelsea, meanwhile, were well beaten in Germany by Bayern Munich on Matchday One before squeezing past Benfica 1-0 back on home soil.
Ajax have conceded two or more goals in five of their last six games in all competitions and have managed to win just once in five.
Chelsea are moving along nicely, with three wins on the trot, but they haven’t been free-scoring, hitting more than two goals just twice in 11 games, against fairly hapless opponents in West Ham and Nottingham Forest.
The hosts should get the job done, but a goal glut seems unlikely.

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Chelsea Form/Stats

This is Chelsea’s 200th match in the Champions League proper.
The Blues have picked up four red cards across their last six games in all competitions.
Chelsea have scored in their last 17 European games.

Ajax Form/Stats

Ajax are without a win in 11 games against English teams (D2 L9).
The Dutch club have not scored in their last five games against Premier League opponents.
Ajax have lost both their Champions League games this season, conceding six goals and scorning none.

Player to Watch

Reece James should have decent memories of facing Ajax. When the Dutch club last visited Stamford Bridge in the 2019/20 group stage, the Blues defender completed the scoring as Chelsea came from 4-1 down to draw 4-4.

He was just a teenager then but is now a key component for the Blues, as he showed with a goal and an assist in Saturday’s 3-0 stroll at Nottingham Forest.

Chelsea vs Ajax Head-to-Head Record

The sides may struggle to match the excitement of their last Stamford Bridge meeting. It came in the 2019/20 group stage and they shared eight goals.

October 5th 2019, Chelsea 4-4 Ajax
September 23rd 2019, Ajax 0-1 Chelsea

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