Europa League Final
Amsterdam Arena
15-05-2013 @ 19.45 UK
How are the two teams form?
Chelsea is currently unbeaten in 7 matches and is 3rd in the Premier League. In the Europa League, took a victory on aggregate 4-2 against Basel in the semi finals. Meanwhile, Benfica is 2nd in the Portuguese 1. Division 1 point after Porto on the 1st. In the Europa League, Benfica won 3-2 on aggregate against Fenerbache in the semi finals.
The last meeting between the two teams was in last years Champions League. Here, Chelsea won both matches.
What are the probable starting XI's?
Rafa Benitez has talked about leaving John Terry and Frank Lampard out of the squad for the final, but after this weekends performance from Lampard, it is likely he will feature in the starting line.
Rafa Benitez has talked about leaving John Terry and Frank Lampard out of the squad for the final, but after this weekends performance from Lampard, it is likely he will feature in the starting line.
Cech
Bertrand - Cahill - Ivanovic - Azpilicueta
Luiz - Lampard
Moses - Oscar - Hazard
Torres
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Cardozo - Lima
Gaitán - Savio
Aimar
Matic
Melgarejo - Garay - Luisão - Pereira
Moraes
What to expect from this match?
Chelsea are favorites for the Europa League final, but their season has been a mix of good and bad performances. Meanwhile, Benfica has been more stable in this season. Comparing the two squads, Chelsea are far best and have the quality to cause great pain to Benfica. That said, Benfica's ability to make quick changes in the play as well as the magician Aimar on the attacking midfield will be interesting in this match. I could see Benfica take a 1-0 win in the final.
Chelsea are favorites for the Europa League final, but their season has been a mix of good and bad performances. Meanwhile, Benfica has been more stable in this season. Comparing the two squads, Chelsea are far best and have the quality to cause great pain to Benfica. That said, Benfica's ability to make quick changes in the play as well as the magician Aimar on the attacking midfield will be interesting in this match. I could see Benfica take a 1-0 win in the final.
How are the odds?
The best odds for Chelsea to win is 6/4 from Bet365 while SkyBet gives a 12/5 for a Benfica win. Should the match end in a draw after the first 90 minutes Bet365 gives 21/10 back.
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