Crystal Palace's Europa Conference League campaign will begin this week when they take on Fredrikstad in the first leg of their playoff round on Thursday, 21 August.
While the Eagles will feel they should be playing in the Europa League this season, they will also now be desperate to win the Conference League.
Their opponents this week, Fredrikstad, play their domestic games in Norway and qualified for the tournament by winning their domestic cup last season, just like Palace.
As part of this week's round of Europa Conference League betting tips, check out our Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad prediction below.
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Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad prediction: The hosts to get the job done
Key Stats
- Three of Crystal Palace's last four wins in all competitions have been by a margin of two goals or more.
- Fredrikstad have won just one of their last six matches.
- Four of Crystal Palace's last six matches have produced three goals or more.
Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 3-0 Fredrikstad
Crystal Palace have a far stronger squad than Fredrikstad, who aren't even considered to be one of the best teams in Norway. As far as European matches go, the Eagles couldn't have asked for much more of a straightforward start.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as big favourites
- HOME: 1/11 (1.09) – 91.7%
- DRAW: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
- AWAY: 28/1 (29.00) – 3.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad odds illustrate just how big of a gulf there is between these two teams as the match has been priced as if Palace are facing a non-league side in the FA Cup. Ladbrokes have given the hosts a 91.7% chance of winning the match, while Fredrikstad have been given just a 3.4% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
Unsurprisingly, this is the first time that these two teams have ever played against each other. This is just the second time in their history that Crystal Palace have played in a UEFA Competition, so there will be plenty of fresh opponents for the Eagles this season.
Crystal Palace preview: A farewell to key duo?
Crystal Palace are seemingly resigned to losing both Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze before the end of the transfer window, but they could both still line up for the Eagles here. In terms of injuries, Oliver Glasner will be unable to call upon Eddie Nketiah, Matheus Franca, Caleb Kporha, Cheick Doucoure, Daichi Kamada and Chadi Riad.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Sosa, Eze, Esse, Mateta
England Premier League 11/05/25
W
Tottenham
0
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 05/05/25
D
Nottm Forest
1
Crystal Palace
1
England FA Cup 26/04/25
W
Aston Villa
0
Crystal Palace
3
England Premier League 23/04/25
D
Arsenal
2
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
Bournemouth
0
Crystal Palace
0
Fredrikstad preview: Nothing to lose
Fredrikstad have absolutely nothing to lose coming into this one, but the opportunity to play Premier League opposition will mean that they will start with their strongest possible XI, regardless of slim chances. Top scorer, Emil Holten, should lead the line after recently returning from injury.
Predicted lineup: Borsheim (GK), Woledzi, Fredriksen, S.Owusu, Rafn, Metcalfe, L.Owusu, Ohlenschlaeger, Molde, Skogvold, Holten
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
W
Kristiansund BK
0
Fredrikstad
1
Norway Cup 07/05/25
W
Pors Grenland
1
Fredrikstad
3
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
D
Haugesund
0
Fredrikstad
0
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Flint
0
Fredrikstad
5
Norway Eliteserien 21/04/25
W
Sandefjord
1
Fredrikstad
3
Player to watch: Eberechi Eze
With terms now agreed with Arsenal, this will be Eberechi Eze's final match as a Crystal Palace player. The 27-year-old will go down as a Crystal Palace legend due to the part he played in the club's FA Cup success last season, and he has conducted himself impeccably throughout this summer's transfer saga. Can he sign off in style?