Europa Conference League Final: Chelsea Tipped To Give Real Betis The Blues
Chelsea take on Real Betis in the final of the Europa Conference League and in Wroclaw and the English side are favourites on football betting sites.
The final promises to be a fascinating contest between two clubs with very different European histories.
While Chelsea are seasoned winners on the continental stage, Real Betis are chasing their first major European trophy, a storyline that adds further intrigue to this highly-anticipated showdown.
Chelsea have already secured qualification for next season’s Champions League, so this final presents an opportunity to end the campaign with a seventh major European trophy.
The winner of the Europa Conference League will qualify for next season’s Europa League, a prize that Real Betis have already claimed by finishing sixth in La Liga.
With the stage set for a compelling clash in Wroclaw, we take a look at three bets to consider ahead of the final.
Europa Conference League Final Bets:
- The Panel Pick 1: A Penalty To Be Awarded - 7/4 With Bet365
- The Panel Pick 2: Antony To Score Or Assist - 2/1 With QuinnBet
- The Panel Pick 3: Chelsea To Win In Normal Time - 17/20 With Bet365
Peljto To Point To The Spot
Irfan Peljto has been handed this year's Europa Conference League final and the Bosnian will hope for a quiet night.
However, with VAR continuing to dominate games, there is a very good chance we will see a penalty awarded by Peljto.
In his last nine games, the Bosnian has pointed to the penalty spot five times, including one for Athletic Bilbao in a 2-0 win over Rangers in his most recent European tie.
Cole Palmer has converted 12 of the 13 spot kicks he has taken for the Blues, while Betis will hope they are due one, as none of their 27 goals scored in the competition so far have been penalties.
Odds of 7/4 are available on the best betting sites for a penalty to be awarded in this season's final.
The Panel Pick 1: A Penalty To Be Awarded - 7/4 With Bet365
Antony To Continue Purple Patch
Antony began the season at troubled Manchester United, scoring just once in 14 appearances - and that came in a 7-0 Carabao Cup win over Burnley.
In January, the Brazilian winger seized the opportunity to join Real Betis on loan, and he has since grasped it with both hands.
His performances have made him a fan favourite in Seville, where he is now considered something of a cult hero.
Antony has scored nine goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances across all competitions, including a spectacular long-range strike in the 1-1 draw with Valencia last time out.
Antony is 2/1 on betting apps to score or provide an assist against Chelsea.
The Panel Pick 2: Antony To Score Or Assist - 2/1 With QuinnBet
Chelsea To Come Out On Top
Chelsea head into the final carrying the weight of greater expectation.
Their financial power and squad depth are luxuries Real Betis can only dream of, and Blues boss Enzo Maresca will be under pressure to deliver a second European trophy in five years for the club.
While their last major success came in the Champions League, lifting the Europa Conference League would mark a strong start to Maresca’s tenure and hand him silverware in his first season at Stamford Bridge.
It may not be a classic, but Chelsea should have enough to get the job done in normal time - a bet that can be backed at 17/20.
The Panel Pick 3: Chelsea To Win In Normal Time - 17/20 With Bet365
