CHELSEA travel to Stockholm for the first leg of their Conference League clash against maiden European semi-finalists Djurgarden.
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Djurgarden vs Chelsea preview
Chelsea’s Conference League cruise continues this Thursday as they travel to Stockholm for a semi-final first leg clash against Swedish underdogs Djurgarden.
The Blues have barely broken a sweat en-route to the final four, and with the trophy in touching distance, Enzo Maresca’s men are firm favourites to lift their first silverware since 2021.
In fact, bookmakers pricing them at just 4/11 to go all the way in next month’s final in Wroclaw, Poland.
This clearly isn’t the competition Chelsea fans dreamed of.
But it’s their only shot at a trophy this season, and with grumbles growing around Maresca’s style of play, any success could go a long way in easing the tension at Stamford Bridge.
Form-wise, the Blues are building momentum.
Back-to-back wins over Fulham and Everton have helped their push for Champions League qualification, and stretched their unbeaten run to five league games.
The stats are on their side too – Chelsea have never lost to Swedish opposition in eight previous encounters (W5, D3) and have been ruthless on the road in Europe, winning all five Conference League away days with a goal difference of +11.
They’ve also advanced in 12 of their last 14 two-legged ties, usually against far stiffer opposition than the Swedes.
However, with an important Premier League clash against Liverpool looming this weekend, Maresca could be tempted to shuffle his pack and rest key names in Stockholm.
As for Djurgarden, the Allsvenskan side are already living their European fairytale.
After finishing fourth in Sweden last season, they’ve reached uncharted territory – a first-ever UEFA semi-final.
This will be their maiden clash with Premier League opposition, but they should take confidence from the fact they’ve won six of eight home games in Europe this campaign and stunned Rapid Vienna to get here.
Djurgarden vs Chelsea preview betting odds
- Djurgarden 7/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE
- Draw 4/1 with Betfred – CLAIM HERE
- Chelsea 2/5 with BetMGM – CLAIM HERE
Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Djurgarden vs Chelsea preview betting tips and predictions
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As mentioned, Chelsea have saved their best Conference League performances for the road, winning each of their last five away matches and scoring 14 goals along the way.
They also boast an unbeaten record against Swedish opposition, winning five and drawing two of their eight previous encounters. That doesn’t bode well for the underdogs, who have managed just one win in their last four competitive home games—scoring only once and drawing a blank in the other three.
- Teams to score – Chelsea Only at 5/4 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE
Impact
Chelsea teenager Tyrique George looks well placed to start away at Djurgarden in the Conference League on Thursday.
The 19-year-old, who recently became Chelsea’s youngest goalscorer in the Premier League, has scored in each of his last two away appearances for the Blues – including a goal in the quarter-final first leg win at Legia Warsaw.
- Tyrique George to score at 11/5 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE
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