Real Betis and Chelsea face off at the Stadion Wroclaw in Poland for the UEFA Europa Conference League final on Wednesday night — a first for Betis and a shot at history for the Blues.
After edging past all the big guys in the knockouts, Betis aim to lift their maiden European trophy. Meanwhile, Chelsea can become the first club to win all four major UEFA competitions with victory in Wroclaw.
🟢Betis Chase Glory in First European Final | Win = 4.48💵
Led by veteran tactician Manuel Pellegrini, Betis earned their place after a pulsating semi-final that saw Antony assist a last-gasp winner for Ezzalzouli in the 97th minute.
Despite ending their La Liga season winless in four games, Los Verdiblancos finished sixth to secure Europa League qualification, freeing them to go all in for the final.
Betis faced Chelsea in the 2005 UEFA Champions League group stages and managed a 1-0 win at home after losing 4-0 away at the Bridge in the first leg. Now, 19 years later, they seek a win of far greater importance.
🔵⚪Chelsea Gunning for UEFA Clean Sweep | Win = 1.94💵
Having already clinched Champions League qualification via a 4th-place Premier League finish, Chelsea arrives in Wroclaw with less pressure — but plenty of ambition.
This is Chelsea’s 13th European final, with eight wins so far. A Conference League title would complete their UEFA collection, joining the UCL, UEL, and Super Cup.
Maresca’s men breezed through Djurgardens IF in the semis and are unbeaten in their last eight continental games, despite some domestic inconsistencies.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Betis are without Hector Bellerin, Marc Roca, Diego Llorente, and Chimy Ávila due to injury. Lo Celso remains a doubt, while Youssouf Sabaly has returned to fitness.
Pellegrini will rely on Antony and Isco’s creativity, while Cedric Bakambu, with 7 Conference League goals, leads the line.
Chelsea welcome back striker Nicolas Jackson from suspension, with Romeo Lavia ineligible. Nkunku may return after being rested, while Mudryk remains suspended.
Trevoh Chalobah and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could be handed starts, as Maresca looks to keep legs fresh.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.70💵
⚽ Real Betis have scored in all but two (2) of their Conference League games this season, netting 10 goals in their last five. | Specials Market: (O/U & GG/NG) Over 2.5 & Yes = 2.26
⚽ Chelsea have lost just two (2) of their last Conference League matches, scoring in all 14 of them. | Specials Market: (Double Chance & O/U 2.5) Draw/Away & Over 2.5 = 2.38
⚽ This is the third ever meeting between these two sides in Europe, having previously met twice in the UCL and winning one each. | Main Market: Both Teams to Score = 1.94
Chelsea’s experience, firepower, and European pedigree may give them the edge, but Betis’ hunger and Pellegrini’s know-how make this a finely balanced contest.
Expect a lively and open game as both teams aim to leave Wroclaw with history made and silverware in hand.
🔗 You can check out the UECL final, Real Betis vs Chelsea, on MSport.
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