Djurgården 1–4 Chelsea: Conference League Semi-Final xG, Tactics & Player Ratings

Score: Djurgården 1–4 Chelsea
Date: May 1, 2025
Competition: UEFA Europa Conference League – Semi-Final (1st Leg)
Formations: Djurgården 4–2–3–1 | Chelsea 4–2–3–1
Match Time: 95 mins
Active Play: 79 mins
xG: Djurgården 1.4 – 2.1 Chelsea
xT: Djurgården 1.3 – 1.0 Chelsea

Djurgården vs Chelsea: Game Summary & Match Stats

Analysis: Djurgården – Chelsea

The shotmap and xG timeline suggest this wasn’t as one-sided as the scoreline reads — but Chelsea’s ruthlessness in the final third made the difference.

xG Timeline

Chelsea’s xG climbs steadily after the 30-minute mark with key spikes around each goal. Djurgården’s xG was mostly clustered into fewer high-quality chances — but missed clinical execution.

xT Timeline

Djurgården had slightly higher expected threat (1.3 vs 1.0), especially during the final phase of the match. But Chelsea’s compact defending and sharp counters neutralized their buildup.

Shotmap

Djurgården’s chances were mostly from inside the box but lacked precision. Chelsea generated fewer total shots, but many came from dangerous zones with high xG values — leading to four goals from just 12 attempts.

Possession & Passing

Chelsea controlled 60% of possession and completed 757 passes with an 89.6% accuracy. Their higher passes per chain (6.1) show how they maintained control in advanced zones.

Player Ratings

• Nicolas Jackson – Chelsea – 8.6

• Filip Jørgensen – Djurgården – 8.2

• Abdul-Nasir Oluwatosin Oluwadoyinsolami – Djurgården – 7.5

Final Thoughts

This result puts Chelsea firmly in control ahead of the return leg. While Djurgården weren’t outplayed in every metric, Chelsea’s ability to convert key moments into goals proved the difference.

If the Swedes want to mount a comeback in London, they’ll need sharper finishing and a flawless defensive display.