Chelsea vs Juventus preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Kai Tak Sports Park Wed, 5 Aug - 11:30 AM
Club Friendlies 1
ChelseaCHE
0 1
JuventusJUV
Full Time Wed, 5 Aug 11:30 AM
Regular Season
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Goal

CONTEXT

Chelsea hosted Juventus in a contest that finished 0-1 to the visitors after a goalless first half. Chelsea held 57 percent possession while Juventus managed 43 percent. No red cards were issued during the match. Although Chelsea entered as the stronger side Juventus claimed the three points with a second half goal. The result represented a significant deviation of 100 percent attributed to the away team. Efficiency metrics stayed in line with observed patterns and pre match indicators aligned with the final outcome. Expected goals figures were unavailable preventing direct assessment of underlying performance quality. The even halftime score reflected balanced opening play before Juventus adjusted to secure the narrow win.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Chelsea 0-1 Juventus. Juventus showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift stayed in line with performance metrics throughout.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment assessment was not possible due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with pre match indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations remained unquantified given null values in the records.
  • Event impact: The second half goal carried decisive event impact on the result.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so match dynamics experienced zero distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
H. Sing
H. Sing
Referee • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Law
M. Law
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
P. Fok
P. Fok
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
B. Law
B. Law
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Chelsea X. Alonso Olano
X. Alonso Olano
VS
Juventus L. Spalletti
L. Spalletti
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.33
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Nice Rank: 76 W
Standard Liège Rank: 73 W
Basel Rank: 62 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 2 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
89.3
87.55
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Chelsea
Juventus
Power Score
89.3
87.55
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
21
32

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Chelsea — Opponent-weighted form score
Juventus — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Chelsea Juventus

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Chelsea

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Juventus

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Chelsea ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Juventus
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
20.88
25.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
25.00
20.88
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Chelsea -0.04 Efficiency Index
vs
Juventus +0.04 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Chelsea
Juventus
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Chelsea ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Juventus
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Chelsea Juventus
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Chelsea Juventus
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Chelsea
Juventus
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Chelsea
vs
Juventus
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Chelsea Juventus
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Chelsea 0.16
Juventus 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Chelsea Juventus
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Chelsea 0.03
Juventus 0.00
Chelsea
Juventus
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CHE had peak pressure around 58'.
  • CHE started the game with stronger pressure.
CHE Pressure JUV Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CHE reached the top pressure at 58' (72.60).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 05, 2026, 11:30 AM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Kai Tak Sports Park
Capacity
50000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Ho Wai Sing
Ming Leong Law
Pong Shig Fok
Bik Chi Law

Statistics

Possession
CHE
55%
JUV
45%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 1
4 Shots 4
58 Dangerous attacks 35
57 Possession 43
5 Corners 1
19 Free kicks 5
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

4 Goal Kicks 8
23 Substitutions 22
20 Throwins 19
0 Assists 1
24 Dribble Attempts 16
10 Successful Dribbles 4
42 Successful Dribbles Percentage 25

Attacking

120 Attacks 72
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

34 Long Passes 50
561 Passes 430
486 Successful Passes 365
87 Successful Passes Percentage 85
7 Key Passes 8
12 Successful Long Passes 32
35 Successful Long Passes Percentage 64

Defensive

1 Saves 4
22 Tackles 20
8 Interceptions 10
54 Duels Won 36

Build-up

14 Total Crosses 7
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

0 Offsides 3
5 Fouls 19

Lineup

Referee : Ho Wai Sing

Starting XI ▼

1
Robert Sánchez
Robert Sánchez Goalkeeper
6.6
13
Mike Penders
Mike Penders
Goalkeeper46'
6.28
2
Marco Palestra
Marco Palestra Defender
6.91
34
Josh Acheampong
Josh Acheampong
Defender65'
6.27
4
Tosin Adarabioyo
Tosin Adarabioyo Defender
6.64
19
Mamadou Sarr
Mamadou Sarr
Defender46'
6.57
21
Jorrel Hato
Jorrel Hato Defender
6.8
30
Aarón Anselmino
Aarón Anselmino
Defender66'
6.25
29
Wesley Fofana
Wesley Fofana Defender
6.64
37
Olutayo Subuloye
Olutayo Subuloye
Defender66'
6.35
11
Jamie Gittens
Jamie Gittens Midfielder
6.35
36
Dastan Satpaev
Dastan Satpaev
Attacker65'
6.66
25
Moisés Caicedo
Moisés Caicedo (C) Midfielder
7.27
14
Dário Essugo
Dário Essugo
Midfielder66'
6.84
32
Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli
Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli Midfielder
6.58
45
Roméo Lavia
Roméo Lavia
Midfielder66'
6.59
47
Geovany Quenda
Geovany Quenda Midfielder
6.53
41
Estêvão
Estêvão
Attacker46'
6.67
18
Danny Welbeck
Danny Welbeck Attacker
6.73
15
Nicolas Jackson
Nicolas Jackson
Attacker46'
6.72
20
João Pedro
João Pedro Attacker
6.8
9
Liam Delap
Liam Delap
Attacker66'
6.32
Referee : Ho Wai Sing

Starting XI ▼

16
Michele Di Gregorio
Michele Di Gregorio Goalkeeper
6.43
1
Mattia Perin
Mattia Perin
Goalkeeper46'
7.38
2
Zeki Çelik
Zeki Çelik Defender
6.54
4
Federico Gatti
Federico Gatti Defender
6.14
24
Daniele Rugani
Daniele Rugani
Defender75'
6.38
6
Lloyd Kelly
Lloyd Kelly Defender
6.93
15
Pierre Kalulu
Pierre Kalulu Defender
6.69
32
Juan Cabal
Juan Cabal
Defender63'
6.47
5
Manuel Locatelli
Manuel Locatelli (C) Midfielder
7
3
Bremer
Bremer
Defender46'
6.42
12
Douglas Luiz
Douglas Luiz Midfielder
6.6
8
Teun Koopmeiners
Teun Koopmeiners
Midfielder63'
6.42
13
Jérémie Boga
Jérémie Boga Midfielder
6.53
11
Edon Zhegrova
Edon Zhegrova
Attacker46'
7.1
21
Fabio Miretti
Fabio Miretti Midfielder
6.78
10
Kenan Yıldız
Kenan Yıldız
Attacker63'
6.61
27
Andrea Cambiaso
Andrea Cambiaso Midfielder
6.81
41
Augusto Owusu
Augusto Owusu
Midfielder46'
6.3
14
Arkadiusz Milik
Arkadiusz Milik Attacker
6.47
30
Jonathan David
Jonathan David
Attacker46'
6.55

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mykhaylo Mudryk → Nicolas Jackson
23rd Substitution
82'
Event
Roméo Lavia
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
81'
81'
Event
Bremer
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
75'
Event
Arthur Melo → Augusto Owusu
20th Substitution
75'
Event
Arman Durmiši → Jonathan David
21st Substitution
75'
Event
Daniele Rugani → Federico Gatti
22nd Substitution
71'
Event
Federico Gatti
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
68'
Event
Edon Zhegrova
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Aarón Anselmino → Jorrel Hato
15th Substitution
66'
Event
Liam Delap → João Pedro
16th Substitution
66'
Event
Dário Essugo → Moisés Caicedo
17th Substitution
66'
Event
Roméo Lavia → Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli
18th Substitution
66'
Event
Olutayo Subuloye → Wesley Fofana
19th Substitution
66'
Event
Josh Acheampong → Marco Palestra
13th Substitution
65'
Event
Dastan Satpaev → Jamie Gittens
14th Substitution
65'
63'
Event
Juan Cabal → Pierre Kalulu
10th Substitution
63'
Event
Teun Koopmeiners → Douglas Luiz
11th Substitution
63'
Event
Kenan Yıldız → Fabio Miretti
12th Substitution
Event
Moisés Caicedo
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
62'
58'
Event
Douglas Luiz
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Estêvão → Geovany Quenda 
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Nicolas Jackson → Danny Welbeck
4th Substitution
46'
Event
Mike Penders → Robert Sánchez
6th Substitution
46'
Event
Mamadou Sarr → Tosin Adarabioyo
8th Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Bremer → Manuel Locatelli 
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Jonathan David → Arkadiusz Milik
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Augusto Owusu → Andrea Cambiaso
5th Substitution
46'
Event
Mattia Perin → Michele Di Gregorio
7th Substitution
46'
Event
Edon Zhegrova → Jérémie Boga
9th Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Romeo Lavia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Kenan Yildiz with his left foot is blocked.
83
Attempt Attempt
Dastan Satpayev takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
82
Attempt Attempt
Estêvão Willian takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
82
Update Update
Mykhailo Mudryk comes on for Nicolas Jackson.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento.
75
Substitution Substitution
Arthur Melo is substituted for Augusto Owusu.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Arman Durmisi comes on for Jonathan David.
75
Update Update
Daniele Rugani is on, and Federico Gatti is off.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Edon Zhegrova takes a left-footed shot and scores.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Edon Zhegrova takes a left-footed shot and scores.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Edon Zhegrova scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Kenan Yildiz.
66
Attempt Attempt
Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento attempts a header but misses the shot.
66
Update Update
On comes Romeo Lavia, off goes Mahdi Nicoll Jazuli.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
66
Update Update
Dario Essugo replaces Moises Caicedo.
66
Substitution Substitution
Aaron Anselmino is substituted for Jorrel Hato.
66
Update Update
Liam Delap comes on for João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus.
65
Update Update
Josh Acheampong replaces Marco Palestra.
65
Update Update
Dastan Satpayev comes on for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
63
Update Update
Juan David Cabal Murillo comes on for Pierre Kalulu Kyatengwa.
63
Update Update
Kenan Yildiz comes on for Fabio Miretti.
63
Update Update
Teun Koopmeiners is on, and Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo is off.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Moises Caicedo receives a yellow card.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
58
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Attempt Attempt
Marco Palestra takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
49
Attempt Attempt
Marco Palestra takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
46
Update Update
Augusto Owusu replaces Andrea Cambiaso.
46
Update Update
On comes Jonathan David, off goes Arkadiusz Milik.
46
Update Update
Edon Zhegrova comes on for Jeremie Boga.
46
Update Update
Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento comes on for Manuel Locatelli.
46
Update Update
Mamadou Sarr is on, and Oluwatosin Adarabioyo is off.
46
Update Update
Mamadou Sarr is on, and Oluwatosin Adarabioyo is off.
46
Update Update
Nicolas Jackson comes on for Danny Welbeck.
46
Update Update
Estêvão Willian replaces Geovany Quenda.
46
Substitution Substitution
Mattia Perin is substituted for Michele Di Gregorio.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
43
Attempt Attempt
Arkadiusz Milik takes a left-footed shot but misses.
43
Attempt Attempt
Andrea Cambiaso takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
34
Attempt Attempt
Jeremie Boga takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
33
Attempt Attempt
Geovany Quenda takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
29
Attempt Attempt
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens attempts a header but misses the shot.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
13
Attempt Attempt
Geovany Quenda takes a left-footed shot but misses.
12
Attempt Attempt
Danny Welbeck attempts a header but misses the shot.
6
Attempt Attempt
Manuel Locatelli takes a left-footed shot but misses.
6
Attempt Attempt
Andrea Cambiaso takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
3
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has occurred!

CONCLUSION

Juventus delivered a disciplined away performance to defeat Chelsea 0-1 despite trailing in possession and facing the designated stronger opponent. The first half ended level allowing both sides to maintain structure before the decisive strike altered proceedings. With no dismissals the contest unfolded without forced adjustments to formations or tactics. The significant deviation by the visitors highlighted their ability to capitalize on limited opportunities. Efficiency remaining consistent supported the final margin while alignment with indicators confirmed the outcome reflected observed patterns. Absence of expected goals data limited deeper evaluation yet the factual record shows Juventus controlled the key moment to claim victory on the road.