Benfica vs Chelsea - 5 Ways The Europa League Final Will Be Won & Lost

By Joseph Dempsey /

3. Who's In The Best Form

When it comes to who is in the best form this season, Benfica would have to be winners, hands down. They are currently second in the Primeira Liga and may yet win it despite a damaging defeat to Porto at the weekend while they will also contest the Taça de Portugal Final as well as tonight's Europa League Final. Jorge Jesus' side have also lost but one game since September. Chelsea meanwhile were eliminated from the Champions League at the Group Stages which led to the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo, were defeated by Swansea in the League Cup, were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester City and tonight they will try to win the only remaining piece of silverware left available to them. They've also lost seven Premier League games including two at home. Of course, the form guide can be tossed out of the window in major, one-off cup finals, but you'd still think Benfica have the edge in this department.