The 2024/25 Conference League Final between Real Betis (Spain) and Chelsea (England) will be held on May 28 at the Wrocław Stadium (Poland). Betis vs. Chelsea: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Betis
In the Conference League semi-finals, the Seville side faced Fiorentina. The teams exchanged home victories with a score of 2-1, after which Betis prevailed in extra time, winning 1-0. In their last six Conference League matches, Manuel Pellegrini's team has suffered only one defeat in regular time, securing three wins and two draws. Notably, 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 quarter-finals of the Cup Winners' Cup (in the 1977/78 and 1997/98 seasons).
- The team has not lost in regular time in 8 of their last 10 Conference League games (6 wins, 2 draws).
- At least two goals have been scored in regular time in Betis's last six matches in this tournament.
- The Seville side 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, Romain Perraud, Marc Bartra, Aitor Ruibal – Joao Cardoso, Isco, Pablo Fornals – Antony Matheus, Abde Ezzalzouli, Cedric Bakambu.
Due to injuries, defenders Diego Llorente and Hector Bellerin, midfielder Marc Roca, and forward Chimy Avila will not play. The participation of goalkeeper Fran Vieites and midfielder Giovani Lo Celso in the final is doubtful.
Chelsea
The English team, unlike their opponent, passed the semi-final stage of the tournament with ease. The Londoners thrashed Djurgården 4-1 away and secured a modest 1-0 home victory. It's worth noting that in the last six years, the English club will be playing 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 competitions.
- In their last 12 Conference League matches, Enzo Maresca's team 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 have been scored in 5 of the last 6 matches of the English team in this European competition.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-3-3)
Filip 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 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%.
Match Prediction: Betis vs. Chelsea
The London side has navigated this European season with much confidence. The club comfortably topped their group stage, 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 loss coming against Legia in a situation where the overall outcome of the tie was already decided.
In contrast, Betis 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 in level compared to the other participants in this tournament. Additionally, the team boasts extensive European competition experience and experience in continental finals.
Considering all these factors, my prediction: Chelsea to win
