The 2024/25 Conference League final between Real Betis (Spain) and Chelsea (England) will be held on May 28 at the Wroclaw Stadium (Poland). Betis vs. Chelsea: prediction, betting odds, and statistics.
Betis
In the Conference League semifinals, the Seville team faced Fiorentina. The teams exchanged home victories with a score of 2-1, after which Betis triumphed in extra time with a 1-0 win. In their last six Conference League matches, Manuel Pellegrini's side has suffered only one defeat in regular time, securing three wins and two draws. It's also worth noting that this is the first time in their history that Betis has reached the final of a continental tournament. Previously, their best achievement was reaching the quarterfinals of the Cup Winners' Cup (in the 1977/78 and 1997/98 seasons).
- The club has not lost in 90 minutes in 8 of their last 10 Conference League games (6 wins and 2 draws).
- At least two goals have been scored in regular time in Betis's last six matches in this tournament.
- The Seville team has not conceded in the first half in 12 of their last 13 matches in this European competition.
Predicted lineup for Betis (4-3-3)
Adrian Castillo – Nathan, Ricardo Rodriguez, Marc Bartra, Youssouf Sabaly – Joao Cardoso, Isco, Pablo Fornals – Antony Mateus, Abde Ezzalzouli, Cedric Bakambu.
Defenders Diego Llorente and Hector Bellerin, midfielder Marc Roca, and forward Chimy Avila are out due to injuries.
Chelsea
The English side, unlike their opponent, advanced through the semifinal stage of the tournament with ease. The Londoners thrashed Djurgarden 4-1 away and secured a modest 1-0 victory at home. Notably, in the last six years, the English club will play in a European final for the third time: in the 2018/19 season, the team won the Europa League, and in 2021, they claimed the Champions League trophy. If Chelsea wins the upcoming final, they will become the first club to win all three existing European competitions.
- In their last 12 Conference League matches, Enzo Maresca's side has secured 11 wins, suffering only one defeat.
- Chelsea has scored at least two goals in 9 of their last 12 games in this tournament.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 5 of Chelsea's last 6 matches in this European competition.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-3-3)
Filip Jorgensen – Malo Gusto, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella – Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer – Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson.
Defender Wesley Fofana and midfielder Omari Kellyman are out due to injuries. Additionally, forward Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended indefinitely, and midfielder Romeo Lavia is unavailable due to UEFA regulations.
Referee
Irfan Peljto (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Matches – 15 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 53;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.5;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 60%.
Betis vs. Chelsea: Match Prediction
The Londoners have navigated this European season with much more confidence. The club finished first in the group stage with ease, securing six wins with an aggregate score of 26-5. In the playoffs, the English team won 5 of their 6 matches, with their only defeat coming against Legia when the overall outcome of the tie was already decided.
In contrast, the Seville team only secured their place in the Conference League playoffs in the final round of the group stage. Moreover, they occasionally struggled in matches against clubs that can hardly be considered even mid-tier in European football.
I believe Chelsea will prevail in the Conference League final. The Londoners are significantly higher in quality than all other participants in this tournament. Additionally, the team has extensive experience in European competitions and in playing continental finals.
Considering all these factors, my prediction: Chelsea to win