Real Betis vs Chelsea Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Conference League

Real Betis vs Chelsea Preview

• Competition: UEFA Conference League
• Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
• Kick-off Time: 7:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Tarczynski Arena, Wroclaw, Poland

The final of the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League will include Real Betis taking on Chelsea at the Tarczynski Arena in Poland on Wednesday evening. Both clubs were involved in high-scoring semi-finals, with Chelsea thrashing Djurgarden from Sweden while Betis eliminated Fiorentina 4-3 over the two legs. All the signs point towards a thrilling grand conclusion to the UEFA Conference League 24/25. The Real Betis vs Chelsea fixture will hence attract millions of eyes from all over the world, with plenty of stakeholders involved.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent matches of Real Betis. In the last six games, the Spanish outfit has managed just a single victory to go with four draws and a defeat. During this period, Betis has scored nine goals and conceded 11. Manuel Pellegrini led the club splendidly throughout the season, with a European place in sight always. However, the recent slump in form has proven costly in that regard. Therefore, the Conference League win becomes increasingly important for Real Betis, both from a sporting and financial perspective. Isco has been the top scorer for the club this season with 12 goals to his name.

Chelsea, on the other hand, will be quite pleased with how the latest games have played out. The Blues have accumulated five victories and a defeat in the last six outings. For Chelsea, a Champions League spot is confirmed for next season, with the club registering an important victory over Nottingham Forest on the last matchday. Enzo Maresca, though, will be aiming to get his hands on the Conference League trophy, which will instill trust in his project from both the owners and the supporters alike. Enzo Fernandez has provided the most assists for Chelsea this term (13).

Real Betis Team News

La Liga has handed the Real Betis squad a lifeline. Betis' last league encounter against Valencia has been rescheduled to a day earlier to allow the club to recover in time for the final. This will give the likes of Diego Llorente, Ezequiel Avila, Francisco Vieites, Hector Bellerin, Marc Roca, and Youssouf Sabaly extra time to try and recover for the grand occasion.

Chelsea Team News

For Chelsea, Omari Kellyman and Wesley Fofana will not be available due to a hamstring and muscle injury, respectively. Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu are also not cleared yet to feature against Betis.

Predicted Lineups

Real Betis Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Adrian

Defenders: Ruibal, Natan, Mendy, Perraud

Midfielders: Carvalho, Lo Celso, Isco

Forwards: Antony, Ezzalzouli, Bokambu

Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Sanchez

Defenders: James, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella

Midfielders: Fernandez, Caicedo, Palmer

Forwards: Neto, Madueke, Jackson

Real Betis vs Chelsea H2H Record

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, thus inducing both of them to make their mark on this fixture for the future.

Key Players to Watch in Real Betis vs Chelsea

Isco (Real Betis)

It is no secret that Isco is the key ingredient to the whole Real Betis setup. Manuel Pellegrini has worked with the Spaniard before at Malaga and was eager to get his services as soon as the player became a free agent. While many argue that Isco is reminiscent of a style of football that has been rendered obsolete in the present, the former Real Madrid man continues to prove his critics wrong. His impact has been visible in his statistics, with 12 goals and 10 assists this campaign. Isco is familiar with the big stages, and his experience will be crucial for Betis lifting the trophy.

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Just as Betis fans will look towards Isco for the midfield penetration and impact, Chelsea fans will expect the same from Cole Palmer. The English youngster was omitted from the Conference League squad for the group stages, but will be well and truly available for the final. Palmer has just one assist in the competition so far, which is a shocking return from a player of his standards. However, Cole Palmer has been the most consistent and productive player for Chelsea over the last two seasons, and he will love nothing more than to contribute in the final and be crowned champions. He has 1.3 xAG in his last five outings.

Real Betis vs Chelsea Prediction

Predicting the outcome of a final, let alone a European final, is never an easy task. Both clubs will be cautious from the beginning, and ultimately, the result could come down to the last-minute details.

Predicted Score: Real Betis 2-1 Chelsea

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