Chelsea can win their first piece of silverware under Enzo Maresca when they face Real Betis in the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League this evening.
As they face Real Betis in the Conference League final, If the blues wins the trophy tonight, Chelsea will become the first club to win it all. Chelsea have already secured their place in next season’s Champions League at the weekend after beating Nottingham Forest 1–0 on the final day of the Premier League campaign.
Chelsea haven’t faced the sternest opposition in the knockout stages of the Conference League, conquering Copenhagen, Legia Warsaw and Djurgården. Real Betis will prove their toughest test after narrowly defeating Fiorentina – last two seasons runners-up – in the semifinal.
Betis already secured their place in next season’s Europa League after finishing sixth in La Liga standings but are looking for their first piece of European silverware in their first continental final in Wrocław. The Seville side last won a major trophy when they clinched the Copa del Rey in 2021/22 but will need to upset the odds to create their club history.
Here is Mainwap’s breakdown of the clash
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, 28 May
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Location: Wrocław, Poland
- Stadium: Tarczyński Arena
- Referee: Irfan Peljto (BIH)
- VAR: Jérôme Brisard (FRA)
Real Betis vs. Chelsea H2H Record (Last 4 Games)
- Real Betis: 1 win
- Chelsea: 3 wins
- Draws: 0
Last meeting: Real Betis 1-0 Chelsea (November 1, 2005) – UCL
Current Form – Previous 5 matches (all competitions)
| Real Betis | Chelsea |
|---|---|
| Real Betis 1-1 Valencia – 23/05/25 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Chelsea – 25/05/25 |
| Atlético Madrid 4-1 Real Betis – 18/05/25 | Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd – 16/05/25 |
| Ray Vallecano 2–2 Real Betis – 15/05/25 | Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea – 11/05/25 |
| Real Betis 1–1 Osasuna – 11/05/25 | Chelsea 1-0 Djurgården – 08/05/25 |
| Fiorentina 2–2 Real Betis – 08/05/25 | Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool – 04/05/25 |
Real Betis Team News
Former Manchester City and West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini has several injury concerns, with ex-Premier League defenders Héctor Bellerín and Diego Llorente sidelined. Marc Roca and Chimy Ávila are also confirmed absentees for Betis, while ex-Tottenham Hotspur midfielder – Giovani Lo Celso is a doubt for the fixture.
Johnny Cardoso and Youssouf Sabaly should return from fitness issues to feature tonight, while goalkeeper – Fran Vieites could also feature after a recent shoulder injury.
Former Real Madrid star – Isco and in-form Manchester United loanee – Antony will be those Chelsea need to keep a special eye on.
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea will welcome Nicolas Jackson back to the squad from domestic suspension, as it doesn’t carry over into the Conference League. He will likely lead the line today, while the Blues will hope that Christopher Nkunku can return to the bench as Marc Guiu did at the weekend.
Though, the italian coach is certain to be without Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman, Mykhailo Mudryk and Aarón Anselmino for the final.
Maresca might make some alterations from the side that beat Forest at the City Ground, but it remains to be seen whether Conference League regulars such as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Benoît Badiashile and Josh Acheampong make the cut.
Real Betis vs Chelsea Correct Score Prediction
Chelsea have breezed into the final with little resistance but will face a strong Betis side who are likely hungrier for silverware than the Blues. They have plenty of difference-makers in the final third and Pellegrini will make his side tough to beat in Poland.
However, Chelsea should name their strongest lineup for the final rather than showing loyalty to those who have featured more readily in the competition, with their band of stars likely to achieve victory toight. The blues also won’t like to dissappoint fans who already created the we have won it all banner ahead of the conference league finals
Prediction: Real Betis 1-2 Chelsea
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