Crystal Palace get their first-ever European campaign underway when they take on Dynamo Kyiv in the first round of fixtures in the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) league phase on Thursday evening. The Eagles will be determined to maintain their unbeaten start to the season, and an overall run that stretches back to 18 games in total in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Kyiv have stuttered a little domestically having been held to a 3-3 draw away at Karpaty Lviv in the Ukrainian top flight last time out. Nonetheless, Palace should prove to be a stern test for them.
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Dynamo Kyiv vs Crystal Palace prediction: Eagles to keep flying?
Key stats
- Kyiv have won just once in four games in total in all competitions.
- Palace have won three matches in a row across all competitions.
- Four of Kyiv's last five games have seen four or more goals scored.
Correct score prediction: Dynamo Kyiv 1-3 Crystal Palace
Both teams have had a habit of scoring and conceding in recent matches, so Both Teams To Score (BTTS) looks to be worth backing. Palace are in better form and playing in a superior league in the Premier League, we are expecting the Eagles to kick off their European campaign with all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Palace favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Palace are unsurprisingly the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on their travels. A draw can be backed at just under 26%, while a Kyiv victory is rated at 19%.
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Most recent H2Hs: First meeting between two sides
Thursday evening will present the first-ever meeting between the two sides. It will no doubt be interesting to see just how they face up against each other.
Dynamo Kyiv preview: No fresh concerns
Kyiv have reported no fresh injury concerns or suspensions ahead of this clash. The Ukrainians are expected to field a strong starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Morgun (GK); Karavaev, Bilovar, Thiare, Dubinchak; Brazhko; Pikhalyonok, Sharapenko; Voloshyn, Blanuta & Ogundana
Last five results:
- Karpaty Lviv 3-3 Dynamo Kyiv
- Dynamo Kyiv 2-2 Oleksandriya
- Oleksandriya 1-2 Dynamo Kyiv
- Obolon 2-2 Dynamo Kyiv
- Dynamo Kyiv 4-1 Polissya Zhytormyr
Crystal Palace preview: Four injury absentees
Palace will continue to be without the quartet of Walter Benitez, Chadi Riad, Caleb Kporha and Cheick Doucoure through injury. The Eagles should still be able to name a strong starting XI though.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino & Mateta
Last five results:
- Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool
- West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 2-1 Millwall
- Crystal Palace 0-0 Sunderland
- Aston Villa 0-3 Crystal Palace
Player to watch: Ismaila Sarr
Upon his return from injury, Ismaila Sarr put Palace on their way to victory against Liverpool last weekend with the opening goal. The speedy forward should cause Kyiv plenty of problems.