Chelsea have won both previous meetings with Qarabağ, victorious 6-0 at Stamford Bridge and then 4-0 at the Bakı Olimpiya Stadionu back in 2017.
The Azeri champions have lost all seven previous encounters with English clubs, conceding 21 goals and scoring just one.
Qarabağ vs Chelsea preview
When Chelsea most recently visited Baku, they demolished Arsenal 4-1 in the 2019 Europa League Final, so will this trip 2,400 miles east prove equally as fruitful? Well, the Blues come into this one following back-to-back Champions League victories, edging out Benfica 1-0 before batting Ajax 5-1 at Stamford Bridge a fortnight ago. Marc Guiu, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Estêvão Willian and Tyrique George all on target. This leaves them on six points, having lost their only European away game to date, beaten 3-1 by Bayern Munich. Now, with Barcelona at home next, as well as trips to Atalanta and Napoli still to come, if they're going to finish in the top eight, this is probably must win.
In the Premier League meantime, Enzo Maresca's side are struggling for consistency. On Saturday evening, Chelsea did beat local rivals Tottenham 1-0 in North London, João Pedro the only scorer, but the match was far more one-sided than the scoreline would suggest. That though was only a third victory in seven league outings, hence why they're sixth, eight points adrift the leaders. Here though, will the Blues pick up three important points at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium?
As for Qarabağ, their Champions League campaign began back on 23 July, overcoming Shelbourne, Shkëndija and then Ferencváros, thereby qualifying for the group stages of this competition for only the second time. Nevertheless, having won 11 of the last 12 Azeri league titles, they are European regulars, this their 12th successive season in a UEFA group stage of some variety.
Well, before this campaign, the Horseman had never won a Champions League match, but changed that on matchday one, fighting back from 2-0 down to defeat Benfica 3-2 at Estádio da Luz in one of the biggest shocks in the competition's modern history. Then, goals from Abdellah Zoubir and Emmanuel Addai saw them make it two wins out of two when København visited Baku. They were then in dream land when Leandro Andrade fired them in front in Bilbao inside the first 60 seconds, but Gurban Gurbanov's team were ultimately defeated 3-1 by Athletic Club at San Mamés. Nevertheless, all of this suggests Qarabağ will not be whipping boys, so can they now defeat Chelsea in Baku?
Qarabağ vs Chelsea head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 2.
- Qarabağ Wins: Zero. Draws: Zero. Chelsea Wins: 2.
Qarabağ team news
Gurban Gurbanov has some big selection decisions to make, including in goal where Mateusz Kochalski has usurped Şahruddin Magomedaliyev as the number one.
Out-field, winger Camilo Durán is expected to be fit to start, despite hobbling off in Bilbao.
Qarabağ predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (4-3-3): Kochalski; Matheus Silva, Mustafazade, Medina, Cafarguliyev; Borges, Bicalho, Andrade; Durán, Zoubir, Akhundzade.
Qarabağ player to watch vs Chelsea
All five of Leandro Andrade's goal this season have come in the Champions League, on target during all three rounds of qualifying and against Benfica and Athletic Club in the league phase, so will he be the Baku hero again?
Chelsea team news
Enzo Maresca is without Benoît Badiashile, Levi Colwill and star man Cole Palmer due to injury.
Goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen started against Ajax, so will be hoping to be rotated in again, while Liam Delap could lead the line for the first time since August. The striker returned off the bench in the EFL Cup at Wolves last Wednesday, but was sent off, thereby sitting out Saturday's win suspended.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Qarabağ: (4-3-3): Sánchez; Guston, Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández, Neto, João Pedro, Gittens; Delap.
Chelsea player to watch vs Qarabağ
Jamie Gittens scored his first goal for Chelsea in the Carabao Cup a week ago, so can he add to his tally in the Champions League?
Qarabağ vs Chelsea prediction
Despite Qarabağ's impressive Champions League results thus far, we are backing Chelsea for victory in Baku, likely to cruise to victory at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium: Qarabağ 0-3 Chelsea.
Qarabağ vs Chelsea FAQs - UEFA Champions League
How to watch Qarabağ vs Chelsea in the Champions League on TV channel?
Qarabağ vs Chelsea in the Champions League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 2.
- USA: Paramount+, Univision NOW & TUDN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Qarabağ vs Chelsea in the Champions League on live streaming?
Qarabağ vs Chelsea in the Champions League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Paramount+, UniMás & TUDN.com.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Qarabağ vs Chelsea in the Champions League?
Qarabağ vs Chelsea takes place on Wednesday 5 November 2025, with kick off at 17:45 (GMT), 12:45 (ET) & 9:45 (PT).