The UEFA Conference League final is set to be an electrifying clash as Real Betis faces Chelsea in Wroclaw, Poland, on Wednesday. Both teams arrive with ambitions of lifting a significant trophy.
Managed by Manuel Pellegrini, Real Betis has enjoyed a steady rise in Spain, highlighted by a top-six finish in La Liga, securing them a Europa League spot next season. After winning the Spanish Cup in 2022, Betis now seeks its maiden European title.
Chelsea, under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, is buoyant after a crucial 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest, ensuring their place in the next UEFA Champions League season. Winning the Conference League would see Chelsea complete an elusive European trophy trio, having already captured both the Champions League and Europa League.
The match promises dynamic football. Betis has been entertaining with players like Isco and Giovani Lo Celso in fine form, although the team suffers some injury concerns, including key midfielder Johnny Cardoso. Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, back from suspension, will lead the attack, though Maresca may opt for some strategic rotation within his youthful squad.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3pm ET at Stadion Miejski, with live coverage on Paramount+. Despite uncertainties over some players' fitness, Chelsea's depth might give them the edge in what is expected to be a tightly contested battle. If pushed to extra time, the English side's additional quality may prove decisive.
While both teams are going full throttle for the trophy, Chelsea is slightly favored to clinch a narrow victory.
Predicted scoreline: Real Betis 1-2 Chelsea.
