Reece James is 20/1 to score from outside the area tonight - as heavy favourites Chelsea are away against 17/2 side Djurgardens IF in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final
The Blues have been flawless throughout their 2024-25 Conference League campaign to date - winning all six of their league phase fixtures before reigning supreme in their round of 16 and quarter-final ties 3-1 and 4-2 respectively (aggregate).
Meanwhile, their opponents Djurgardens IF are sizeable outsiders at 17/2 to be victorious at home tonight, while a draw is priced at 5/1 odds.
Elsewhere, in a separate market - Sky Bet are offering four Price Boosts for this contest - the first two of which include 10+ match shots on target at 10/11, and Marc Cucurella to commit 2+ fouls at 2/1.
There have been 10+ match shots on target in seven of Chelsea's last nine Conference League games, while Cucurella has committed 33 fouls at a league level this season.
Meanwhile, the other two boosts need Cole Palmer to have 3+ shots on target at 7/2, and Reece James to score from outside the area at 20/1.
Palmer has scored 14 goals in the English top-flight this campaign, while both of James' goals in 2024-25 have been from outside the area.
Sky Bet odds in Full-time Result market for Djurgardens IF vs Chelsea:
Chelsea 2/9
Djurgardens IF 17/2
Draw 5/1
Sky Bet Price Boosts for Djurgardens IF vs Chelsea:
10+ match shots on target WAS 4/6 NOW 10/11
Marc Cucurella to commit 2+ fouls WAS 13/8 NOW 2/1
Cole Palmer to have 3+ shots on target WAS 11/4 NOW 7/2
Reece James to score from outside the area WAS 16/1 NOW 20/1
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