The final of the 2024/25 Conference League between Betis (Spain) and Chelsea (England) will take place on May 28 at the Wrocław Stadium (Poland). Betis vs. Chelsea: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Betis
In the Conference League semifinals, the Seville team faced Fiorentina. Both teams exchanged home victories with a score of 2-1, after which Betis won in extra time 1-0. In the last six Conference League matches, Manuel Pellegrini's side suffered only one defeat in regular time, securing three wins and two draws. Notably, this is the first time in their history that the Spanish club has reached the final of a continental tournament. Previously, Betis's 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 regular time in 8 of their last 10 Conference League games (6 wins and 2 draws).
- At least two goals were 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 – Natan, Romain Perraud, Marc Bartra, Aitor Ruibal – Joao Cardoso, Isco, Pablo Fornals – Antony Mateus, Abde Ezzalzouli, Cedric Bakambu.
Due to injuries, defenders Diego Llorente and Hector Bellerin, midfielder Marc Roca, and forward Chimy Avila will not play. Goalkeeper Fran Vieites and midfielder Giovani Lo Celso are doubtful for the final.
Chelsea
Unlike their opponents, the English team advanced through the semifinals effortlessly. The Londoners thrashed Djurgården 4-1 away and secured a modest 1-0 victory at home. Notably, in the last six years, the English club will play in the final of a European competition 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 have won all three existing European cups.
- In their last 12 Conference League matches, Enzo Maresca's side has won 11 times, 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 were scored in 5 of the last 6 matches involving the English team in this European competition.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-3-3)
Philip Jorgensen – Reece James, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella – Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer – Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson.
Due to injuries, defender Wesley Fofana and midfielder Omari Kellyman are out. Additionally, forward Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended indefinitely, and midfielder Romeo Lavia is ineligible 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 navigated this European season with much confidence. The club comfortably finished first in the group stage, winning all six games with a total score of 26-5. In the playoffs, the English side won 5 out of 6 matches, with their only loss coming against Legia in a situation where 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. The team occasionally struggled 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 superior to all other participants in this tournament. Moreover, the team has extensive European cup experience, as well as experience in playing in the finals of continental tournaments.
Considering all these factors, my prediction is: Chelsea to win
