Comments and predictions for Real Betis vs Chelsea: Breathtaking chase
The match between Real Betis vs Chelsea in the Conference League takes place at 2:00 a.m. on May 29. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Real Betis vs Chelsea team information
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson missed the game against Nottingham Forest through suspension in the Premier League, but is eligible to start in Europe – a crucial return as Christopher Nkunku (minor injury) remained absent over the weekend.
Coach Maresca previously confirmed that Nkunku was fit, so it is likely that he will only be fit for the final. Meanwhile, Aaron Anselmino, Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman (all hamstring injuries) and Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspension) are all definitely absent.
In addition, midfielder Romeo Lavia has recovered but is not eligible to play in the Conference League all season. A few changes could be made to the squad, with Filip Jorgensen, Malo Gusto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Trevoh Chalobah all expected to start.
On the Real Betis side, Hector Bellerin suffered a hamstring injury in the second leg of the semi-final against Fiorentina and will be out for the rest of the season. Marc Roca (foot injury), Diego Llorente and Chimy Avila (both hamstring) are also out.
Giovani Lo Celso missed Saturday's training session with a muscle problem and is a doubt, while Youssouf Sabaly and Johnny Cardoso have both recovered and are training normally.
Sabaly’s return will be crucial after Bellerin’s injury, while Cedric Bakambu – now 34 – is likely to continue to lead the line. He has scored seven goals in the Conference League this season, just one behind Jagiellonia Bialystok’s top scorer Afimico Pululu.
Latest Real Betis vs Chelsea predicted lineup
Real Betis:
Vieites; Sabaly, Bartra, Natan, R. Rodriguez; Cardoso, Altimira; Antony, Isco, Fornals; Bakambu
Chelsea:
Jorgensen; Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Dewsbury-Hall, Fernandez; Sancho, Nkunku, George; Jackson
Latest Real Betis vs Chelsea football review
A Conference League trophy would be welcome, but Champions League qualification is even more valuable, and Chelsea can end the 2024-25 transitional season with both after a crucial win at the City Ground on the final day of the Premier League.
The highlight match of round 38 against Nottingham Forest - one of four teams competing for the remaining three Champions League spots - helped Chelsea secure a ticket to Europe's top competition thanks to a second-half goal by Levi Colwill.
A 1-0 win over Nuno Espirito Santo's side was followed by celebrations from Enzo Maresca's side, who knew that winning by any scoreline would be enough, regardless of the results elsewhere. Finishing fourth in the Premier League was a proud result for the Italian tactician.
Having already secured Champions League qualification means Chelsea have less pressure from the outcome of this week’s final, which is supposed to be a Europa League match. However, even if they don’t bet on Europe, the Blues still have a historic goal.
With the Champions League, Europa League and European Super Cup already in their collection, Chelsea are on the verge of becoming the first club to win all four UEFA club trophies. A 13th final in continental competition could see them extend their record of eight wins in the previous 12.
Despite being considered the brightest candidate for the Conference League title from the beginning of the season, Chelsea have somewhat shown their true position, except for two stumbles against Servette and Legia Warsaw. However, this is the biggest challenge they have faced in the third-tier European playground.
Chelsea's history in European finals is impressive, but for Real Betis, this will be their first time in a continental final – under a manager all too familiar with lifting trophies.
Premier League-winning manager Manuel Pellegrini has guided Los Verdiblancos to the 2024-25 final with a resurgence, particularly of Isco and Antony in the last few months, with Isco shining in the semi-finals.
After a 2-1 first-leg advantage at home to Fiorentina, Betis trailed 2-1 in the second leg and faced the threat of a penalty shootout. However, Antony made his mark with a 97th-minute assist for Abde Ezzalzouli, sending Betis into the final in a thrilling encounter.
However, that draw also marked the beginning of a decline in form for Pellegrini's men, as they failed to win any of their last four La Liga games. However, their sixth-place finish still ensured they qualified for next season's Europa League.
It has been almost 20 years since Betis and Chelsea last met in a competitive fixture – the Blues won 4-0 at home and lost 1-0 in the second leg of the 2005-06 Champions League group stage. Now, having worked alongside him at West Ham, Maresca has the chance to surpass his former boss Pellegrini.
Latest Real Betis vs Chelsea score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Real Betis vs Chelseaas follows:
- Sportsmole:Real Betis 1-2 Chelsea
- WhoScore:Real Betis 2-3 Chelsea
- Our newspaper predicts:Real Betis 2-3 Chelsea
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