Chelsea are unbeaten in nine meetings with Swedish opposition, winning each of their last three such home games, scoring eight unanswered goals. Djurgårdens' only previous visit to England saw them smashed 6-1 by Manchester United in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 61 years ago.
Chelsea vs Djurgårdens preview
After a very comfortable victory in Stockholm last Thursday, Chelsea supporters can surely start planning their trip to Wrocław for the Conference League Final.
A week ago, the Blues cruised to a 4-1 victory at Stockholmsarenan, with both Jadon Sancho and then Noni Madueke on target, before a quick-fire Nicolas Jackson double secured victory. Isak Alemayehu's towering header did at least give the Djurgården supporters something to cheer, but it's unlikely to be the start of a comeback.
In general, Chelsea have found the Conference League too easy, winning ten of their 11 matches in the competition, scoring 37 goals, dumping out København and Legia Warszawa during the knockout phase.
Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca's team made it three successive Premier League victories on Sunday, with goals from Enzo Fernández and Cole Palmer downing champions Liverpool. This means the Blues currently occupy the final Champions League spot, ahead of Sunday's crucial visit to Newcastle.
Before then, will Chelsea rubber stamp their place in the Conference League Final on 28 May, where either Real Betis or Fiorentina will await at Stadion Wrocław in southwestern Poland?
As for Djurgårdens, this is set to be the 18th and final match of a historic European campaign. Last summer, the Blue Stripes came through three rounds of qualifying to reach just their second-ever UEFA group stage, so few would've forecast they'd get to the last four.
Nevertheless, after finishing fifth in the league phase, wins over Pafos and Rapid Wien saw Jani Honkavaara's side become the first Swedish club to reach the semis of a European competition for 38 years. However, barring an astonishing turnaround at Stamford Bridge, this'll be the end of the line for Djurgårdens.
Chelsea vs Djurgårdens head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 1.
- Chelsea Wins: 1. Draws: 0. Djurgårdens Wins: 0.
Chelsea team news
With a pivotal trip to St James' Park to come as soon as noon on Sunday, Enzo Maresca will surely heavily rotate, protecting his key players. Well, he will be without Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu due to injury, while fit-again Roméo Lavia is not in the UEFA squad.
Thus, Conference League regulars Filip Jörgensen, Benoît Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, Josh Acheampong, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Tyrique George will return, after they were all unused substitute against Liverpool.
Teenager Reggie Walsh made his debut off the bench in Stockholm, so will he, or any other youngsters, such as Mathis Amougou or Shumaira Mheuka, see more action here?
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Djurgården: (4-2-3-1): Jörgensen; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Acheampong; James, Dewsbury-Hall, Sancho, Fernández, George; Mheuka.
Chelsea player to watch vs Djurgården
Tyrique George has featured in each of Chelsea's last 12 Conference League fixtures, scoring against both Legia Warsaw and Fulham last month, so will he get on the scoresheet here?
Djurgården team news
Nino Žugelj and Oskar Fallenius are both sidelined, following injuries suffered during the quarter-final victory in Vienna. Manager Jani Honkavaara made seven changes for Sunday's derby draw with AIK and, even though they face IFK Göteborg at Gamla Ullevi on Monday, he'll pick his strongest side here.
Tokmac Nguen, leading the attack, will be amongst those returning to the lineup, while Isak Alemayehu Mulugeta will hope his first leg goal will earn him a rare start.
Djurgården predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (4-2-3-1): Rinne; Ståhl, Une, Danielson, Kosugi; Stensson, Finndell, Haarala, Gulliksen, Priske; Nguen.
Djurgården player to watch vs Chelsea
Tobias Gulliksen scored twice during the quarter-final second leg victory against Rapid Vienna, both coming in extra time, taking his tally to four in the Conference League, also on target against both Panathinaikos and The New Saints.
Chelsea vs Djurgårdens prediction
We are forecasting a very comfortable victory for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, with the Blues easing through to the Conference League Final later this month: Chelsea 3-0 Djurgårdens.
Chelsea vs Djurgårdens FAQs - Conference League
How to watch Chelsea vs Djurgårdens on TV
Chelsea vs Djurgårdens will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 3
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Chelsea vs Djurgårdens on live stream
Chelsea vs Djurgårdens Conference League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Chelsea vs Djurgårdens in the Conference League?
Chelsea vs Djurgårdens takes place on Thursday 8 May 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).