Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca prediction: EUROPE: Conference League – League phase betting tips on match 2025-10-22 19:00.
[p]One of the biggest winners on matchday one, AEK Larnaca will have their credentials tested as they travel to the bookmakersā favourites to win the UEFA Conference League, Crystal Palace.Ā [/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Palace twice battled from behind at the weekend to claim a 3-3 draw against Bournemouth, meaning the Eagles are now winless in two since beating Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 on matchday one. Oliver Glasner will now be keen to see his side return to winning ways in what is their first-ever home match in the main draw of a major European competition. Marking the occasion with a victory seems likely for a side who havenāt lost at home since February (W8, D5), although four of their last five home games standing level at the end of regulation time suggests that this could be a closer-fought contest than many are predicting.Ā [/p]
[p]Larnaca were shock 4-0 victors on matchday one, blowing away AZ Alkmaar to end the round second in the table. Maintaining that lofty position is the ultimate goal for Larnaca, who have never advanced beyond a group/league phase in the same competition, but a shock victory here would leave them well-placed to make history. Of the nine teams to win exactly two league phase games in last seasonās Conference League, seven of them advanced, but securing what could be a key second win here seems a tall order for a side who are winless on the road in European action this season (D1, L3).[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]This will be a first-ever H2H for these two sides and a maiden clash against Cypriot opposition for Crystal Palace. Larnaca faced English opposition in the 2022/23 Conference League, losing 2-0 at home and 4-0 away to a West Ham side who went on to win the competition.Ā [/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Crystal Palace have scored 2+ goals in four of their last five matches.[/p]
[p]Crystal Palace have only kept one clean sheet in their last five outings at Selhurst Park.[/p]
[p]Larnaca have scored 2+ goals in their last five matches.[/p]
[p]Larnaca have conceded in the opening 30 minutes of their last three European away games.Ā [/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]YĆ©remy Pino assisted both of Palaceās goals on matchday one. Heās not yet scored for the Eagles, but 11 of his last 12 club goals all arrived before the hour mark. Larnacaās ÄorÄe IvanoviÄ was on the scoresheet against Alkmaar, with four of his five seasonal strikes arriving after half-time – heās scored in three successive games for the Cypriot side.Ā [/p]
[p]Palace have a relatively clean bill of health, while Larnaca continue in the absence of key forward Enzo Cabrera.[/p]
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[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]With Palace such heavy favourites to win, better value could be found backing them in the -1 handicap market.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Chris Wilson[/i][/p]