BETTING GUIDE: Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina, match preview, team news and prediction
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Crystal Palace come into this fixture in solid form, losing just once in their last six matches across all competitions, recording three wins and two draws
Playing in their first-ever European quarter-final, Crystal Palace welcome Fiorentina to Selhurst Park for the first leg of their UEFA Conference League tie on Thursday night.
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After a goalless draw at home, the Eagles edged past AEK Larnaca in the round of 16, securing a 2-1 win after extra time in Greece, while Fiorentina overcame Rakow Czestochowa with 2-1 victories both home and away to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Crystal Palace come into this fixture in solid form, losing just once in their last six matches across all competitions, recording three wins and two draws.
In their last five outings, they have scored five goals and conceded four, reflecting a balanced but not overly prolific attack.
Their Conference League campaign has been steady, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches.
At home, Palace have improved, going unbeaten in their last four games, though seven of their last nine matches at Selhurst Park have produced under 2.5 goals, highlighting a trend toward low-scoring encounters.
Team news for the hosts includes the likely return of goalkeeper Dean Henderson, while injuries to Cheick Doucoure and Eddie Nketiah remain concerns.
Jorgen Strand Larsen is suspended, meaning Jean-Philippe Mateta is expected to lead the line.
Ismaila Sarr will be a key attacking threat, having scored five goals in the competition and entering this clash in strong form.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, arrive unbeaten in their last six matches, with four wins and two draws. In their previous five games, they have scored nine goals and conceded just three, showcasing both attacking efficiency and defensive solidity.
Their recent 1-0 away win over Hellas Verona underlines their resilience, while their Conference League form remains impressive with three wins in their last four matches.
Away form has been a major strength for Fiorentina, who have won five of their last six matches on the road in all competitions.
However, injuries to key players such as Dodo and Rolando Mandragora may affect squad depth.
Despite this, players like Albert Gudmundsson and Cher Ndour remain key contributors in attack, while their structured midfield setup provides balance.
There is no significant recent head-to-head history between these sides, but statistical trends from their current campaigns offer insight.
Crystal Palace have created the most big chances in this season’s Conference League, while Fiorentina rank third, highlighting attacking intent from both teams.
Key Pointers;
- Palace have created the most number of big chances (46) in this year’s Conference League
- Fiorentina are third in that tally with 34 chances created
- Fiorentina have scored in eight of their last ten Conference League matches
- Palace have scored in seven of their last eight Conference League games
- Six of Fiorentina’s last nine away matches have produced BTTS
Considering the attacking metrics and recent form of both teams, this encounter is likely to produce chances at both ends.
While Fiorentina’s experience may give them a slight edge, Palace’s home advantage and scoring consistency cannot be overlooked.
The most valuable betting angle for this match is both teams to score, supported by consistent offensive output and recent statistical trends from both sides.
Prediction; BTTS
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