Prediction: Chelsea VS Real Betis 2025-05-28

The UEFA Europa Conference League final is upon us, and what a matchup we have - Chelsea, the powerhouse from England, taking on Real Betis, the plucky underdogs from Spain. I mean, who needs a Cinderella story when you have a team that finished 15th in their domestic league making it to the final? Kudos to Manuel Pellegrini and his team for pulling off the impossible.

Now, let's get down to business. Chelsea is the clear favorite here, with odds ranging from 1.83 to 1.87 across various bookmakers. And why not? They've been on a tear, winning all their group stage matches and dispatching several teams in the playoffs. They're also looking to make history by becoming the first team to win the Champions League, Europa League, Supercopa, Recopa, and Conference League. That's a lot of trophies, folks.

Real Betis, on the other hand, has Bakambu, the second-best scorer in the competition, which is no small feat. But let's be real, they're the underdogs here, with odds ranging from 4.2 to 4.4. They did finish sixth in La Liga with 60 points, but that's not exactly a ringing endorsement.

The head-to-head record between these two teams favors Chelsea, with three wins and one loss, including a 4-0 thrashing in their last meeting. Ouch.

So, what's the best bet here? I've got to go with Chelsea to win, but not by a landslide. I think Real Betis will put up a fight, and Bakambu will cause some trouble for the Chelsea defense. But in the end, Chelsea's quality and depth will shine through.

Best bet: Chelsea to win, with a -0.5 or -0.75 handicap, priced around 1.83 to 2.12. The over 2.75 goals is also tempting, priced around 1.95 to 2.06, but I think Chelsea will keep things tight and win by a single goal.