An all-English Europa League final could be on the cards ahead of Thursday night’s semi-finals, according to the latest odds.
Chelsea are just 4/9 (1.44) to see off Eintracht Frankfurt side over two legs and reach the showpiece event at the Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the first time since winning the competition in 2013.
The Blues travel to Germany for the first leg on Thursday and can be backed at 17/10 (2.70) with bet365 to take the advantage back to west London, or 12/5 (3.40) to come away with a draw.
Frankfurt, though, are certainly no pushovers and the 13/8 (2.63) price on them to make the final could certainly hold plenty of appeal.
Similarly, their price of 9/5 (2.80) may be tempting to plenty of bettors considering they have won five of the six Europa League matches at home this season, including a 2-0 win over Benfica in the quarter-finals.
In the other semi-final, Arsenal are slight 3/4 (1.75) favourites to reach the final at the expense of Valencia, making a final between them and Chelsea priced at a shade above 6/4 (2.50) as a “to qualify” double.
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However, the Gunners do not come into the first leg in any kind of form. Unai Emery’s men have lost their last three Premier League clashes, including 3-2 at home to Crystal Palace in their last game at the Emirates Stadium.
They are Evens (2.0) to claim victory on Thursday, and despite their current form, will feel confident of at least avoiding defeat. The Gunners have kept a clean sheet in their last five Europa League games, conceding only twice at home all tournament.
Valencia are a 3/1 (4.0) chance to win at Arsenal on Thursday and even money (2.0) to make the final for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2004 when Rafael Benitez was in charge.
Odds correct at the time of publish. Please gamble responsibly.
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