Prediction and Betting Tips for Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad: Insights, Squad Updates, and Additional Information
Crystal Palace, a South London-based football club with a rich history dating back to 1861, are set to begin their Conference League journey at home against Fredrikstad on Thursday. The red-hot 1/14 favourites, who have been unbeaten in 10 games since mid-April, will be looking to continue their impressive form against the Norwegian club.
The Eagles have notched up wins against heavyweights like Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, and Wolverhampton Wanderers during their unbeaten run. One of their key players, Eberechi Eze, has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur but is expected to feature in the match against Fredrikstad. Eze, who had 25 goal involvements in 43 games last season, including seven goals in his final seven outings in all competitions, will be a crucial player for Palace.
However, Palace will be without several first-team players due to injuries and unavailability. Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure, Caleb Kporha, Eddie Nketiah, Matheus Franca, and Daichi Kamada will all miss the game.
Fredrikstad, nicknamed the "Aristocrats," are a historic Norwegian club with 12 Norwegian Cup titles and 9 league titles to their name. However, their recent form has been far from impressive. They have lost eight of their last 14 matches in all competitions, with just two wins in that time. Their European record is also poor, having lost all ten European ties played since a strong start in 1960.
The odds for a Fredrikstad win are long at 25/1, reflecting their underdog status. The odds for a draw are 9/1 and 8/1, while the odds for a Crystal Palace win are as short as 1/14.
The first leg of this Conference League play-off tie was played at Selhurst Park, with Crystal Palace winning 1-0 thanks to a goal by Mateta. The second leg will take place in Fredrikstad on August 28, 2025.
This Conference League tie came about because Crystal Palace, despite winning the 2024-25 FA Cup, were controversially denied entry to the Europa League due to multi-club ownership rules involving Olympique Lyonnais. Fredrikstad, on the other hand, lost the Europa League qualifying tie against Midtjylland, making them Palace’s opponents in the Conference League play-off round.
The match will be live on 5 at 8pm, and Palace fans will be hoping for another win to kick-start their Conference League campaign.
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