The Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw, Poland, is set to host the final of this year's UEFA Conference League as Chelsea face Real Betis tonight! Chelsea, fresh off confirming qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League on the final day of the Premier League season at the weekend, come into this game as clear favourites. Their opponents, Betis, secured European qualification last Friday by finishing 6th in La Liga - they will play in the UEFA Europa League next term. Therefore, the Europa League qualification place, which goes to the winner of this competition, will be irrelevant here. The Conference League trophy itself will be the only prize.
Chelsea overcame Legia Warsawa 4-2 on aggregate in the quarter-final stage and Djurgarden 5-1 in the semi-final to make it to this game. Finishing 4th in the Premier League this season, and with an embarrassment of riches in their squad, they will, of course, be expected to win Europe's third-tier competition here, joining Tottenham as the second English club to secure continental silverware this season. Among the many players capable of making a difference for Chelsea, Cole Palmer will be the one to watch. 15 goals and 8 assists in the English top flight this season will likely see him start this game, despite not being a part of their Conference League campaign at all thus far.
Betis also beat Polish opposition in the quarter finals when they overcame Jagiellonia Bialystok 3-1 on aggregate, before beating one of the favourites to win the competition in Fiorentina 4-3 in the semi-finals. The Spaniards have had the slightly harder route to the final and will by no means be a pushover in this game. They have plenty of quality of their own, as is evidenced by their top-six finish in La Liga. A reborn Antony will likely be the dangerman for the Andalusian side, as ageing legend Isco pulls the strings from midfield.
Real Betis - Chelsea Key Facts
Real Betis have not secured a victory in their last five matches in all competitions, indicating a concerning dip in form that could influence their performance against Chelsea, making them a risky bet for punters.
Chelsea have enjoyed superior recent performances compared to Betis, winning 4 of their last 5 in all comps, adding to their case to be favourites here.
Real Betis have conceded a goal in each of their last 11 matches, highlighting a defensive vulnerability that Chelsea could exploit, making bets on Chelsea to score likely safe ones.
Real Betis vs Chelsea Betting Predictions
Primary Bet:Over 2.5 Goals @ 19/20
Real Betis have demonstrated remarkable consistency in front of goal, scoring in each of their last 20 matches. Meanwhile, Chelsea boast an impressive away scoring average of 1.78 goals per match. However, both sides have struggled defensively, with Real Betis conceding in their last 11 fixtures. These trends point towards a high-scoring encounter, further supported by a strong statistical probability of 78.06% for "over 2.5 goals". Given the attacking intent of both teams and their defensive frailties, this bet offers excellent value.
Secondary Bet:Both Teams to Score @ 4/5
The secondary recommendation, "both teams to score", is equally compelling. Chelsea's reliable scoring form on the road complements Real Betis' ongoing streak of finding the net in 20 consecutive matches. With a probability of 57.54%, combined with both teams' defensive vulnerabilities, this market holds strong appeal. In a high-stakes cup fixture where both sides are likely to attack, the chances of both teams scoring are significantly heightened, making this a solid betting option.
