AEK Larnaca vs Crystal Palace prediction 19.03.2026 | UEFA Conference League
AEK Larnaca
Kick off:
Date:
Crystal Palace
1
5.80
X
3.95
2
1.57
Contents
- Competition: UEFA Conference League
- Date: 19/03/2026
- KO: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CET
- Venue: AEK Arena
Crystal Palace continue their pursuit of European silverware when they face Cypriot hosts AEK Larnaca on Thursday evening.
After a tense goalless first leg in London, the tie remains finely balanced heading into the return fixture at the AEK Arena, where the hosts will look to spring a surprise against their inconsistent opponents.
Can Palace rediscover their rhythm, or will the Cypriots seize the opportunity to pull off a memorable upset?
AEK Larnaca vs Crystal Palace Head to Head (H2H) stats
-
Crystal Palace
0 : 0
AEK Larnaca
Europa Conference League
-
Crystal Palace
0 : 1
AEK Larnaca
Europa Conference League
AEK Larnaca and Crystal Palace will meet for the third time on Thursday. AEK earned a 0:0 draw in last week's Conference League round of sixteen first leg contest while they also secured a league phase 1:0 win at Selhurst Park last October.
AEK Larnaca team overview
AEK Larnaca warmed up for Thursday's decisive Conference League contest with a comfortable 2:0 win against Ethnikos in the Cypriot League last weekend. Đorđe Ivanović bagged his eighth goal of the season in a routine domestic victory for AEK.
Javier Perez Rozada's side have enjoyed a strong run of form, winning six and losing just two of ten games played since mid-January. Particularly impressive in the Conference League, AEK remain unbeaten after seven games played in the competition this season
Especially strong in defence, the Cypriots have conceded just one goal in continental competition this season, including clean sheets in both meetings with the Eagles in this tie.
Head coach Rozada is expected to name the same XI that earned a well-deserved first-leg draw in London. AEK have no reported injury concerns ahead of this fixture.
Last matches of AEK Larnaca
-
Ethnikos Achna
0 : 2
AEK Larnaca
1. Division
-
Crystal Palace
0 : 0
AEK Larnaca
Europa Conference League
-
AEK Larnaca
3 : 0
Akritas
1. Division
-
AEK Larnaca
1 : 1
Olympiakos Nicosia
1. Division
-
Omonia Aradippou
2 : 1
AEK Larnaca
1. Division
AEK Larnaca lineup
Goalkeeper
-
1
Zlatan Alomerovic
Defenders
-
22
Godswill Ekpolo
-
15
Hrvoje Milicevic
-
4
Enric Saborit
-
21
Jorge Miramon
-
14
Angel Garcia
Midfielders
-
8
Marcus Rohden
-
7
Gus Ledes
-
17
Pere Pons
-
9
Djordje Ivanovic
Forwards
-
11
Riad Bajic
Crystal Palace team overview
Crystal Palace make the trip to Cyprus after back-to-back goalless draws at Selhurst Park. Following their 0:0 stalemate against AEK last Thursday, Oliver Glasner's side were forced to settle for a point in another dour contest against Leeds in the Premier League on Sunday.
A largely miserable second-half to the season has seen Palace struggle to match their impressive form in 2025. The Eagles failed to win 17 of their last 21 matches across all competitions, although they have secured victories in three of their six most recent fixtures against Wolves, Tottenham and Zrinjski.
Still, with just one win in their last four continental fixtures, Glasner's side will need to lift their game if they are to secure progression to the final stages of the Conference League.
Head coach Glasner has two players missing for Thursdyñs showdown in Cyprus. Eddie Nketiah and Cheick Doucouré are the only confirmed absentees for the Londoners.
Last matches of Crystal Palace
-
Crystal Palace
0 : 0
Leeds United
Premier League
-
Crystal Palace
0 : 0
AEK Larnaca
Europa Conference League
-
Tottenham Hotspur
1 : 3
Crystal Palace
Premier League
-
Manchester United
2 : 1
Crystal Palace
Premier League
-
Crystal Palace
2 : 0
Zrinjski
Europa Conference League
Crystal Palace lineup
Goalkeeper
-
1
Dean Henderson
Defenders
-
26
Chris Richards
-
5
Maxence Lacroix
-
23
Jaydee Canvot
Midfielders
-
11
Brennan Johnson
-
20
Adam Wharton
-
18
Daichi Kamada
-
3
Tyrick Mitchell
-
7
Ismaila Sarr
Forwards
-
29
Evann Guessand
-
22
J. Strand Larsen
Prediction
AEK Larnaca are a tough side to beat, and I expect the hosts to at least avoid a 90 minute reversal on Thursday.
A home win or draw is my best bet at AEK Stadium.
Three Reasons Why We Expect AEK to Win or Draw
- AEK Larnaca are unbeaten in their last 7 matches (Conference League)
- Crystal Palace failed to win 17 of their last 21 matches
- Crystal Palace failed to win 3 of their last 4 matches (Conference League)
Main prediction AEK Larnaca - Crystal Palace
AEK Larnaca win or draw (1X)
Best Odds:
22bet
2.43
AEK Larnaca vs Crystal Palace standings in Europa Conference League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strasbourg | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 - 5 | +6 | 16 |
| 2 | Raków Częstochowa | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 14 |
| 3 | AEK Athens | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 - 7 | +7 | 13 |
| 4 | Sparta Praha | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 - 3 | +7 | 13 |
| 5 | Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 - 7 | +6 | 13 |
| 6 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 - 5 | +5 | 13 |
| 7 | FSV Mainz 05 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 - 3 | +4 | 13 |
| 8 | AEK Larnaca | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 - 1 | +6 | 12 |
| 9 | Lausanne Sport | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 11 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 - 6 | +5 | 10 |
| 11 | Lech Poznań | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 - 8 | +4 | 10 |
| 12 | Samsunspor | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 - 6 | +4 | 10 |
| 13 | Celje | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 - 7 | +1 | 10 |
| 14 | AZ | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 15 | Fiorentina | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 16 | Rijeka | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 9 |
| 17 | Jagiellonia Białystok | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 9 |
| 18 | Omonia Nicosia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 8 |
| 19 | Noah | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 - 7 | -1 | 8 |
| 20 | Drita | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 8 |
| 21 | KuPS | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 7 |
| 22 | Skendija 79 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 7 |
| 23 | Zrinjski | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 - 10 | -2 | 7 |
| 24 | Sigma Olomouc | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 - 9 | -2 | 7 |
| 25 | Universitatea Craiova | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 - 8 | -2 | 7 |
| 26 | Lincoln Red Imps | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 - 15 | -8 | 7 |
| 27 | Dynamo Kyiv | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 - 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 28 | Legia Warszawa | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 - 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 29 | Slovan Bratislava | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 - 9 | -4 | 6 |
| 30 | Breidablik | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 - 11 | -5 | 5 |
| 31 | Shamrock Rovers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 - 13 | -6 | 4 |
| 32 | Häcken | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 - 8 | -3 | 3 |
| 33 | Hamrun Spartans | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 - 11 | -7 | 3 |
| 34 | Shelbourne | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 - 7 | -7 | 2 |
| 35 | Aberdeen | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 - 14 | -11 | 2 |
| 36 | SK Rapid | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 - 14 | -11 | 1 |