Betis Sevilla and AC Florence meet in the semi-finals. Prediction, 01.05.25

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Betis Sevilla can end the season successfully

The Spaniards are playing a really strong season, both nationally and internationally. They even have a chance of winning the Conference League and could qualify for next year's Europa League. However, they also have this chance in the league, where they are in a good 6th place after 33 match days and are just one point behind 5th place. They have improved significantly in recent weeks and months in particular. The team has only lost one of its last 13 games and that was in the league against FC Villarreal. Before that, they were only beaten at home to KAA Gent in the Conference League. Before that, however, they had already won the first leg 3-0. In La Liga, they have also won their last 2 games, scoring 8 goals in the process. In general, the offense seems to be working well, as they have always scored at least one goal in the last 13 games. Apart from the defeat against Villarreal, they have also remained unbeaten in their last 6 home games.

First international title for Betis Sevilla?

Success in the Conference League would be historic for the club, as Betis Sevilla have never won an international title before. This year, they have already made it to the semi-finals and, should they make it through, will face either Djurgardens or Chelsea FC in the final. Neither of these teams have met in the group stage. However, they have lost to Legia Warsaw and FK Jungbunzlau. They have now gone unbeaten in their last 4 Conference League games, winning 2 and drawing 2.

Florence is flying high again

Like their opponents, AC Florence are having a strong season. In the Conference League, they also have the chance to win their first title in almost 60 years. Although they are only in 8th place in the Serie A table, this is also due to the strong competition. 59 points in 34 games is a very strong figure and their record of 17 wins, 8 draws and 9 defeats is also impressive. With only one point behind 5th place and only 3 points behind 4th place, there is still a lot possible in the last 4 matchdays. The form is certainly in the visitors' favor, as they have been unbeaten since the beginning of March. They have not lost their last 9 games and have picked up a strong 6 wins. Among others, they won against Juventus Turin and Atalanta Bergamo. Away at AC Milan they managed a 2:2 draw. Last weekend, they celebrated a 2:1 victory against FC Empoli. Coach Raffaele Palladino can boast a good points average of 1.77 points per game after 47 games so far this season.

A co-favorite in the Conference League right from the start

Florence were among the favorites for the title right from the start due to the quality of their squad and their market value. In the group stage, they finished in a strong 3rd place behind Chelsea FC and Vitoria S.C. They won 4 out of 6 games and were only beaten once. With 18 goals in 6 games, they also had the best offense of all 36 teams behind Chelsea. In the knockout phase, they faced Panathinaikos Athens in the round of 16. After a 3:2 away defeat, they managed to win 3:1 at home. In the quarter-finals, they then defeated NK Celje by a total score of 4:3 goals.

Very evenly matched semi-final - Our analysis

Betis and Florence have both been in top form for weeks. Florence have been more convincing in the group stage of the Conference League. However, they won't be playing for victory in the away game, as they still have the second leg at home ahead of them. Nevertheless, a Tip X would not surprise us as a risky betting recommendation. Both teams are also attacking and we would therefore expect both sides to score.