Premier League side Crystal Palace travel to Norway to face Fredrikstad in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier. The Eagles hold a slim 1-0 advantage from the first leg, and they’ll be aiming to seal their place in the next round.
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Fredrikstad are enjoying a rare moment on the European stage after years outside the spotlight. Their Norwegian Cup triumph and a commendable sixth-place league finish earned them a spot in Europe. After a tough Europa League exit to Midtjylland (1-5 on aggregate), they’ve now landed a far tougher test in the form of Crystal Palace.
Manager Andres Hagen has built a disciplined and hardworking side, but their recent form is troubling—they’ve now lost three straight matches, including the first leg against Palace, where they conceded just once but struggled to create much going forward.
For Crystal Palace, this tie represents a milestone—their first-ever European campaign. After a historic FA Cup win last season and a Super Cup victory over Liverpool, the Eagles, led by Oliver Glasner, have momentum and ambition.
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In the first leg, Palace dominated possession and chances, but failed to capitalize fully. They’ll look to be more clinical this time around.
Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace Lineups (Probable)
Fredrikstad (4-2-3-1): Borsheim; Eid, Owusu S., Fredriksen, Voledzi; Molde, Olenshlager; Owusu L., Metcalfe, Sorlokk; Holten
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Lerma, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Sosa; Sarr, Devanny; Mateta
Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head (Match Facts)
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First leg result: Crystal Palace 1-0 Fredrikstad (Goal: Mateta)
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Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last 12 official matches
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Fredrikstad have lost three consecutive games
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Under 2.5 goals has landed in four of Palace’s last five outings
Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace Prediction (Betting Tips)
Despite the narrow scoreline in the first leg, Crystal Palace were clearly the superior side and created multiple scoring opportunities. Expect them to control this second leg as well, even away from home. Fredrikstad are likely to sit deep, but their recent form suggests they’ll struggle to hold back Palace’s attacking quality for 90 minutes.
Recommended Bet: Crystal Palace -1.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.99 odds
This means Palace need to win by two or more goals for the bet to cash—a result that seems entirely realistic given the gulf in quality and current form.
