Djurgarden vs Chelsea Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Conference League 2024-25 semi-final first-leg

This encounter will be the first-ever between the two teams.

Djurgarden are all set to host Chelsea in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League 2024-25 semi-final. The intense match between the two sides will be played at 3Arena. It is going to be an interesting contest.

The Swedish side Djurgarden are coming in after securing a win over Rapid Vienna in the UEFA Conference League quarter-final. The upcoming fixture for them will be against the Blues. It is going to be a tough contest for them.

It will be a home contest for Djurgarden. They will be looking to use it to their advantage.

Chelsea will be away from home for the first leg, which might make things a little tough for them. But their last couple of games saw some positive outcomes. Enzo Maresca’s men will be looking to continue with the same form.

If the Blues take advantage in the first leg, then they will move a step closer to getting to the final.

Kick-off:

• Location: Stockholm, Sweden
• Stadium: 3Arena
• Date: Friday, May 2
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Thursday, May 1: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Djurgarden: L-L-W-D-W

Chelsea: W-D-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Tobias Fjeld Gulliksen (Djurgarden)

Hailing from Norway, Tobias Fjeld Gulliksen is coming in after scoring a brace in the last UEFA Conference League fixture for his side. He now has four goals in 10 matches in the European competition this season. This is going to be an important leg for the hosts.

Gulliksen will make sure to engrave his name on the scoresheet.

Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)

Jadon Sancho is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front. The English winger may not have many goals this season, but has been impactful upfront for the Blues. He will be looking to step up and come up with a top performance, which can help Chelsea prevail away from home.

Match Facts

• Djurgarden are undefeated in their last three games.
• Chelsea are on a two-match winning run.
• The Blues have scored nine goals in their last five fixtures.

Djurgarden vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chelsea to win @5/12 Bet Goodwin
• Nicolas Jackson to score @5/1 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @8/15 Bet Goodwin

Injury and Team News

Albin Ekdal, Nino Zugelj and five more players for Djurgarden are injured and will not be in action. Jacob Rinne will also miss out because of illness.

Chelsea will be without the services of Marc Guiu, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto and three other players as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first ever confrontation between Djurgarden and Chelsea.

Predicted Lineups

Djurgarden predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Rinne (GK); Stahl, Larsson, Danielsson, Kosugi; Stensson, Findell; Haarala, Gulliksen, Priske; Ngien

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sanchez (GK); James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Sancho, Palmer, Neto; Jackson

Match Prediction

Even though there will be an advantage for the hosts, Chelsea are likely to defeat Djurgarden in the upcoming UEFA Conference League 2024-25 semi-final first leg.

Prediction: Djurgarden 1-2 Chelsea

Telecast Details

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Amazon Prime Video

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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