Djurgardens make history on Thursday as they host Premier League heavyweights Chelsea in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final at Tele2 Arena.
The Swedish side is the first from their country to reach a European semi-final in over three decades, while Chelsea aim to take a big step toward their first continental final since 2021.
🔵Djurgardens Dream of European Glory at Strong Home | Home Win = 9.08💵
Having lost just two of their eight UEFA Conference League home games, including qualifiers, and winning all the remaining six, Djurgardens boast one of the best home records in the competition.
The unsuspecting Swedish side has already beaten Greek giants Panathinaikos, Slovenian giants Maribor, and Polish giants Legia Warszawa at home in the competition and will be feeling very confident heading into this huge clash in front of their home fans.
Jani Honkavaara’s side edged out Rapid Vienna in fairy-tale fashion when Tobias Gulliksen’s stoppage-time brace sent the Swedes into the semis, a feat unmatched since IFK Göteborg's 1987 UEFA Cup triumph, something they will be dreaming of doing themselves with only 3 games to go.
🔵Chelsea Seek First Final Since 2021 | Away Win = 1.35💵
Chelsea come into the clash riding a five-game unbeaten Premier League run and fresh off back-to-back wins over Fulham and Everton. The Conference League remains their best shot at silverware this season.
Despite losing the second leg at home to Legia Warsaw, Enzo Maresca’s men cruised into the semis thanks to a 3-0 first-leg lead. Their away form in Europe has been excellent—five wins in six, with 15 goals scored.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Djurgardens are without the injured trio of Safqvist, Schuller and Aslund. Fallenius and Zugelj remain doubtful after missing the last two games. Jacob Rinne returns in goal, while Findell, Nguen and Une Larsson are set to start.
Chelsea remain without Fofana, Guiu and Kellyman. Mudryk is suspended, and Malo Gusto faces a late fitness test. Rotation is expected, with Reece James, Jadon Sancho and Filip Jorgensen in contention to feature.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 5.55💵
⚽ Djurgardens have won 6 of their last 8 home matches in Europe, scoring 12 goals and conceding 5. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes (GG/NG) = 2.26
⚽ Chelsea has won 5 of their 6 away Conference League games, averaging 2.8 goals per match and conceding in 4 games. | Specials Market: Away & Yes (GG/NG) = 2.95
⚽ Djurgardens have seen at least 3 goals happen in 4 of their last 5 home UEFA Conference League games, while Chelsea have seen at least 3 goals scored in 4 of their last 5 away Conference League games. | Main Market: Over 3.5 = 2.51
With Djurgardens chasing a fairy-tale finish and Chelsea pushing for their third European title in 12 years, Thursday’s clash promises to be an intense, high-stakes battle in Stockholm.
🔗You can check out the Conference League game Djurgardens vs Chelsea on MSport.
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