Fredrikstad will take Crystal Palace on Thursday, 28 August, with a place in the league phase of the Europa Conference League on the line.
After the first leg at Selhurst Park last week, Crystal Palace only hold a narrow one-goal advantage coming into the second leg, which means the tie is still very much alive.
As part of this week's round of Europa Conference League betting tips, check out our Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace prediction below.
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Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace prediction: Palace to qualify in style
Key Stats
- Crystal Palace had 25 shots in the first leg and accumulated close to 3.0 xG.
- Fredrikstad had five shots in the first leg, and zero on target.
- Both teams have failed to score in two of Crystal Palace's last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Fredrikstad 0-3 Crystal Palace
The football gods were seemingly against Crystal Palace last week, as they only managed to score on goal despite bombarding the Fredikstad goal for the entire match. The law of averages suggests that if the Eagles can put in a similar display this time around, then the floodgates will open. They are the superior team, and we think they'll flex their muscles on Thursday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are huge underdogs
- HOME: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace odds are weighted heavily in favour of the away side, further illustrating how big the quality gap is between these two teams. Fredrikstad have been given just a 12.5% chance of winning on the night, while Palace have been given a 71.4% chance of making it two wins from two games in the Conference League.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A second meeting
This will be only the second time in history that Fredrikstad and Crystal Palace have played against each other. After all, this season marks Crystal Palace's first-ever appearance in a major European competition, while Fredrikstad are hardly regulars themselves.
Fredrikstad preview: Still alive
Fredrikstad's aim last week would have been to leave London still in the tie, and that is exactly what they achieved. If they are to overcome the Eagles in the second leg, they will have to do so without their first-choice goalkeeper, Valdemar Birkso, who is out injured.
Predicted lineup: Borsheim (GK), Eid, Owusu, Fredriksen, Woledzi, Molde, Ohlenschlaeger, Owusu, Metcalfe, Holten, Sorlokk
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
Crystal Palace preview: Time to finish the job
Crystal Palace would have liked more than a one-goal cushion coming into the second leg but they should still have far too much quality for this to ever become nervy. On Thursday, they will have to play without three first-team players, with Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure, and Eddie Nketiah all out injured. Daichi Kamada is also a doubt.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Lerma, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Sosa, Sarr, Devenny, 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
Player to watch: Jean-Philippe Mateta
With Eberechi Eze no longer at the club, the burden at the top of the pitch will fall on Jean-Philippe Mateta's shoulders. The Frenchman has scored 30 goals across the last two Premier League seasons, so it's not as if he isn't capable of becoming the main man at Selhurst Park.