Real Betis vs Chelsea. Although the 2025 UEFA Europa Conference League final has its own narrative of change and surprises, one would never expect such a final. Chelsea FC is one of the historic titans of European soccer, however, theywould arrive in Poland not for the desperate need to win but for vengeance from a lackluster season.

Their competitors would be Real Betis, the up-and-comers from the Sevilla region, who have fought all season for an impressive Europa push. This would be a match of champions and legacy.

This is not the final many foresaw. But perhaps that’s what makes it so interesting. A club longs for immortality; the other longs for redemption.

Real Betis: A Fairytale with Fragile Edges

For Betis, reaching Stadion Wrocław on May 28 is the culmination of the dream after years and years of waiting. But this historically rich, poetically tragic, and precarious club from Andalusia has never been here before. This is their first European final, and the stakes are both glorious and daunting.

Yet the run-in has been anything but smooth. Winless in their last five across competitions, Manuel Pellegrini’s side has become increasingly brittle in the face of pressure. The 1-1 draw with Valencia last week, after scoring first, was emblematic of recent woes: promise unfulfilled.

Still, Betis remains a danger. Their ability to strike early, scoring first in 12 of 13 Conference League matches, reveals a team with intent and imagination. Much of that drive comes through Isco, reborn in green and white, and Antony, whose pace and precision have turned matches on their head. But the absence of captain Germán Pezzella at the back and the lingering doubt over Nabil Fekir’s fitness cast shadows over their fairytale script.

Chelsea: A Ruthless Return

For Chelsea, this is less about discovery and more about restoration. The West London club, so often a fixture in the Champions League’s latter stages, has approached the Conference League with rare seriousness. The result? Eleven wins in twelve.

Chelsea is on the rise. With midfield maestros like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Enzo Fernández establishing control over the tempo and Christopher Nkunku returning from injury with a new dimension of versatility, the sky is the limit. They’ve also only conceded four goals in their last six matches, meaning the defensive bite that kept Chelsea champions of Europe not long ago is back.

Yet this is no cold, mechanized side. At its best, Chelsea under this new regime hums with purpose, resolute, yes, but also expressive.

Real Betis vs Chelsea: Predicted Lineups & Key Absences

Real Betis (4-2-3-1): Vieites; Sabaly, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez; Cardoso, Altimira; Antony, Isco, Fornals; Bakambu

Unavailable: Pezzella (injured), Fekir (doubtful)

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen; Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Dewsbury-Hall, Enzo Fernandez; Sancho, Nkunku, George; Jackson

Unavailable: Reece James (injured)

Nkunku’s return is a strategic wildcard, he offers a vertical threat Betis may struggle to contain, especially with Pezzella absent.

Betting Angles & Tactical Clues

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GSB Uganda Odds:

• Chelsea Win: 1.89
• Draw: 3.60
• Betis Win: 4.30
• Over 2.5 Goals: 1.96
• First Goalscorer: Nicolas Jackson (4.10), Antony (5.80)

Hot Tip: Betis’ early scoring trend makes First Half – Betis to Score (2.40) an intriguing value pick.

Verdict: Drama and Destiny

This final is not just a match, it’s a referendum on identity. Betis brings romance, Chelsea brings ruthlessness. The Spanish side will look to ambush early, their flair flaring brightest before the weight of the moment creeps in. Chelsea, if they weather that storm, will likely take command.

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Real Betis

Expect Real Betis to come out firing, perhaps even netting a goal from an Antony or Isco effort. Yet in the end, Chelsea’s roster and depth, in addition to experienced composure and tactical advantage, should give the Blues the victory under the night lights of Poland.

As the sun sets over Wrocław, two visions of European football will converge, one dreaming, one demanding. Whatever the outcome, this final promises to linger long after the trophy is lifted.

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