For the first time ever, Crystal Palace are playing European football as they take on Fredrikstad in the playoff round of this season’s UEFA Conference League.
The Eagles qualified for Europe as a result of winning the FA Cup, but were demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League due to a breach of UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership. They followed up winning their first major trophy by claiming victory in the Community Shield, before starting the new Premier League campaign with a 0-0 draw at Chelsea.
Norwegian Eliteserien outfit Fredrikstad were comfortably dispatched of by Danish side Midtjylland in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League to enter into this competition. They qualified for Europe by winning the Norwegian Cup in 2024, while finishing sixth in the Eliteserien.
The Sporting News has you covered with the latest preview and predictions as Crystal Palace kick off their European campaign against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park.
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Crystal Palace vs. Fredrikstad, betting tips and odds
Despite the doubts around the futures of some key players, Palace will be expected to win this one quite comfortably to kick off their European journey against fairly weak opposition.
Crystal Palace are priced up as short as 1/20 with Sky Bet to beat Fredrikstad, with the Norwegians out at 20/1 and the draw priced up at 8/1 by the bookmaker.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 3-0 Fredrikstad
- Crystal Palace to beat Fredrikstad is viewed as a 95.2% probability by Sky Bet.
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Crystal Palace vs. Fredrikstad expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up.
Crystal Palace lineup (3-4-2-1, right to left)
- Henderson (GK) — Richards, Lacroix, Guehi — Daniel Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell — Sarr, Eze — Mateta
Injured: Riad, Kporha, Doucoure, Kamada (doubt), Matheus Franca, Nketiah
Suspended: None
Fredrikstad lineup (3-5-2, right to left)
- Borsheim (GK) — S. Owusu, Fredriksen, Woledzi — Rafn, Ohlenschlaeger, L. Owusu, Metcalfe, Molde — Bjartalid, Skogvold
Injured: Birkso
Suspended: None
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Crystal Palace vs. Fredrikstad latest odds, correct score betting
Our 3-0 prediction is at good odds with Sky Bet, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
Result | Odds* |
Crystal Palace 2-0 | |
Crystal Palace 3-0 | |
Crystal Palace 4-0 | |
Crystal Palace 1-0 | |
Crystal Palace 5-0 |
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Crystal Palace vs. Fredrikstad team news
- Crystal Palace have a few off-field issues to deal with involving the futures of both Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze, but the England internationals are still with the Eagles and expected to be involved this week.
- Fredrikstad goalkeeper Valdemar Birkso is dealing with an unknown injury issue.
Crystal Palace vs. Fredrikstad Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this game is for there to be over 1.5 goals in the first half of the game (1/1), BTTS – No (2/5) and Jean-Philippe Mateta to score first in the game (11/4), which comes to overall odds of 7.75/1 with Sky Bet.
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How to watch Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Thursday, August 21
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London, England
- Time: 8:00 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: Channel 5