Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina prediction 09.04.2026 | UEFA Conference League
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- Competition: UEFA Conference League
- Date: 09/04/2026
- KO: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Selhurst Park
London is the setting for an intriguing European encounter on Thursday evening as Crystal Palace take on Serie A visitors Fiorentina.
The Italians arrive at Selhurst Park in solid form after a narrow win at Verona last weekend, while Crystal Palace turn their attention to the Conference League following a three-week break since an away victory against AEK Larnaca.
Set to meet for the first time in their history, both teams will be keen to build a first-leg advantage in what should prove a competitive Conference League quarter-final clash.
Crystal Palace team overview
Crystal Palace return to action three weeks on from their most recent fixture against AEK Larnaca. The English side needed extra-time to claim a 2:1 win in Cyprus.
Having endured a dismal run of form at the turn of the year, the Eagles have picked up some form in recent weeks. Oliver Glasner’s men won four and lost just one of eight games played before their recent layoff.
Recent runouts at Selhurst Park have been less than inspiring, though. Palace were held to goalless draws in their two most recent home fixtures, while they have won only two of 13 home games since November.
Head coach Glasner has two confirmed absentees for Thursday’s Conference League quarter-final encounter.
Last matches of
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AEK Larnaca
0 : 1
Crystal Palace
Europa Conference League
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Crystal Palace
0 : 0
Leeds United
Premier League
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Crystal Palace
0 : 0
AEK Larnaca
Europa Conference League
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Tottenham Hotspur
1 : 3
Crystal Palace
Premier League
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Manchester United
2 : 1
Crystal Palace
Premier League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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44
Walter Benitez
Defenders
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26
Chris Richards
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5
Maxence Lacroix
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23
Jaydee Canvot
Midfielders
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11
Brennan Johnson
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19
Will Hughes
-
8
Jefferson Lerma
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3
Tyrick Mitchell
Forwards
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7
Ismaila Sarr
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9
Jean-Phillipe Mateta
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29
Evann Guessand
Fiorentina team overview
Fiorentina make the trip to London in high spirits after grinding out a narrow Serie A win against Verona last weekend. Nicolò Fagioli’s late goal secured a priceless road victory for the Viola.
Paolo Vanoli’s side have picked up some form in the past month, recording victories in four of their last five matches. The Italians are unbeaten in each of their last six games, while they have lost just two of 12 matches since the end of January.
Bidding to reach the Conference League final for the third time in four seasons, Fiorentina secured their place in the quarter-finals with home and away 2:1 wins against Rakow in the round of sixteen.
Head coach Vanoli has some injury worries to deal with this week. Rolando Mandragora is ruled out with a calf injury, while Dodo, Fabiano Parisi, Manor Solomon and Niccolo Fortini are all doubts due to various issues.
Last matches of
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Hellas Verona
0 : 1
Fiorentina
Serie A
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Fiorentina
1 : 1
Inter Milan
Serie A
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Raków Częstochowa
1 : 2
Fiorentina
Europa Conference League
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Cremonese
1 : 4
Fiorentina
Serie A
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Fiorentina
2 : 1
Raków Częstochowa
Europa Conference League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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43
David De Gea
Defenders
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15
Pietro Comuzzo
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5
Marin Pongračić
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6
Luca Ranieri
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21
Robin Gosens
Midfielders
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80
Giovanni Fabbian
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4
Marco Brescianini
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27
Cher Ndour
Forwards
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17
Jack Harrison
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20
Moise Kean
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91
Roberto Piccoli
Prediction
A tight contest could be on the cards, with both teams keen to stay in the tie ahead of next week’s return leg in Italy.
Under 2.5 goals is my best bet at Selhurst Park.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Under 2.5 Goals
- Crystal Palace have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches
- Crystal Palace have seen under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches (Conference League)
- Fiorentina have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 2 matches
Main prediction -
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
1.89
vs standings in Europa Conference League
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G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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| 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 |