Benfica vs Chelsea Betting 15/05/13

Chelsea could become the first team to hold both European club trophies simultaneously as they meet Benfica in the UEFA Europa League final, in Amsterdam.

The last time these two sides were in the Champions League quarter final where the Blues took down Benfica home and away to secure a place in the last four.

The current Champions of Europe have only lost once in eight ties against Portuguese opponents. On the other hand Benfica have lost their last six European finals and that is why SkyBet have put Chelsea 4/6 to win the final.

Fernando Torres is the leading scorer with eight goals which include three in the UEFA Champions League, and five in the UEFA Europa
League. The Spanish forward is 11/2 to be first goal scorer on SkyBet.

Benfica lost 2-1 to rivals Porto thanks to a last minute goal by Kelvin which leaves Benfica trailing in the league with a game left.

On the other hand Chelsea are in fine form as they came from behind with 10 men to beat Aston Villa in a game which saw Frank Lampard level and then beat the all-time goalscoring record for the club. The new record stands at 203.

Benfica have only lost five times in all competitions this season and Chelsea are 12/1 to win on penalties on SkyBet, like they did last year in Munich.

Benfica front man, Oscar Cardozo is also 11/2 to be first goal scorer on BetFred. He has scored six in his last ten against English teams with a overall goal tally of 10.

Chelsea could become the first team to win UEFA’s top two club competitions in reverse order in back to back seasons. Should they win, they will be the first side to be holders of both trophies simultaneously until the Champions League final takes place between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

Newcastle were defeated in the quarter finals to Benfica but have only won 10 games in 31 attempts against English clubs, losing 16 and drawing the remaining five.

Chelsea hope to join Bayern Munich, Ajax and Juventus in winning UEFA’s three most prestigious club competitions which includes the Cup Winners Cup which is now no longer.

Score Prediction:

Last years games were tight and Blues interim manager Rafa Benitez likes to deploy a defensive side in the big games. He is often criticised but the likes of Mata, Hazard if fit and Oscar will be able to take and make chances for their frontman Fernando Torres who will play because Demba Ba is cup tied.

Benfica 1-2 Chelsea

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