Real Betis vs Chelsea prediction and odds ahead of Europa Conference League final clash
Chelsea head to Poland for a showdown with Real Betis in the Europa Conference League Final, eager to clinch their first piece of silverware since their Champions League triumph in 2021.
Back then, few would have predicted that Chelsea’s next trophy pursuit would be in UEFA’s third-tier competition. However, lifting this trophy would mark a commendable conclusion to Enzo Maresca’s debut season as manager.
Currently, Chelsea is priced at 9/10 to win, while Betis stands at 15/4 and a draw at 13/5 after 90 minutes. Given Chelsea’s record of just nine draws out of 56 games this season, they’ll be keen to settle this match swiftly.
The Italian took over from Mauricio Pochettino last summer and has successfully steered the Blues back into the top four for the first time in three years. They approach the final on a strong footing, having secured seven victories in their last eight matches.
Chelsea’s journey through the tournament has been impressive, with 11 wins out of 12 games. Their sole setback was a 2-1 home loss to Legia Warsaw in the quarter-finals’ second leg. Yet, they advanced thanks to a commanding 3-0 victory in Poland.
In the group stage, Chelsea dominated by securing all 18 points from six matches, finishing significantly ahead of Betis by 14 places and eight points.
Real Betis, under the leadership of former Manchester City and West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini, finished sixth in La Liga. However, they enter this crucial match without a win in their last five outings. It’s no wonder that betting odds heavily favour Chelsea.
Chelsea’s ability to rest key players during the early stages of the competition—highlighted by not even registering Cole Palmer for the league phase—reflects the Premier League’s strength compared to other European leagues. This is further evidenced by Manchester United and Tottenham reaching the Europa League final despite lacklustre league performances.
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