Europa Conference League Final: Real Betis vs. Chelsea Picks — European Final Set For Poland (May 28)

The second of the three European soccer finals at the end of the season comes in the form of the Europa Conference League showpiece.

This season, the final will be staged at Wroclaw Stadium in Poland, as Chelsea and Real Betis collide. It should be a fascinating showdown between the clubs, and you can find the odds and our picks here.

Europa Conference League Final Overview

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First Meeting Between Sides Since 2005

Meetings between Real Betis and Chelsea have been a rarity. This Europa Conference League final showdown will be the first meeting between the sides since the Champions League group stage in 2005-06.

On that occasion, Betis won the fixture in Spain, with Chelsea landing victory in England. Overall, the Blues have won three of their four historical showdowns against Betis.

Real Betis vs. Chelsea Key Stats

• Real Betis will be playing in their first-ever European final this season.
• Chelsea will be playing in their 13th European final. The Blues have won two titles in each of the three pre-1999 major tournaments.
• Chelsea ended the League Phase at the top of the standings, while Betis needed to come through the knockout playoffs after finishing 15th.

Real Betis Team News

Betis should welcome back a number of their most important players for the final, with Marc Roca and Hector Bellerin back in training. However, the final could come too soon for Diego Llorente.

Possible Lineup

F. Vieites (GK); H. Bellerin, M. Batra, Natan, R. Rodriguez, J. Cardoso, G. Lo Celso, Antony, Isco, P. Fornals, C. Bakambu

Chelsea Team News

It will be fascinating to see whether Enzo Maresca keeps faith with the stars that played their part in Chelsea’s run to the final, or whether he reverts to his strongest possible eleven. However, Christopher Nkunku is a notable player missing due to injury.

Possible Lineup

F. Jorgensen (GK); R. James, B. Badiashile, T. Adarabioyo, M. Cucurella, M. Caicedo, R. Lavia, C. Palmer, K. Dewsbury-Hall, J. Sancho, T. George

Real Betis vs. Chelsea Picks

Real Betis have suffered defeats in three of their last four European matches against English clubs.

However, the fact that their team will be well-rested while Chelsea field a full-strength line-up in a must-win clash against Nottingham Forest can’t be overlooked. Based on their excellent form in the second half of the season, a chance could be taken on the improving Betis.