Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Conference League 2025-26

Both clubs have won their opening games of the UECL.

Crystal Palace are all set to host AEK Larnaca FC for their round 2 league phase fixture of the UEFA Conference League 2025-26 season. This is going to be an interesting contest, which will take place at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles are coming in after securing a sensational draw in the final moments against AFC Bournemouth in their Premier League fixture. It was a good performance by Crystal Palace, which could have been even better. They defeated Dynamo Kyiv with ease in their previous UECL fixture of the ongoing campaign.

AEK Larnaca FC are in good form at the moment. They bagged a dominating 4-0 win against AZ Alkmaar in their opening game of the UEFA Conference League. Although, for their upcoming fixture, the Cypriot First Division club will be away from home, they will be feeling confident enough.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Selhurst Park
• Date: Friday, October 24
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Oct 23; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Damian Kos
• VAR: In use

Form:

Crystal Palace: W-W-W-L-D

AEK Larnaca FC: W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

The Frenchman is coming in after scoring a sensational hat-trick for the Eagles in his previous Premier League outing. Even though it was not enough to get them to a win, it was sure enough to help them secure a draw. Jean-Philippe Mateta will be on once again, ready to help Crystal Palace in the attacking front.

Jean-Philippe Mateta v Bournemouth 👏🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/AnTAgbzFjN

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) October 20, 2025

Marcus Rohden (AEK Larnaca)

The 34-year-old was one of the goal scorer in Larnaca’s 4-0 win in their opening Conference League game this season. Marcus Rohden can regulate the ball well in the midfield and is surely capable of scoring goals. He will be looking to step up and come up with a top performance here.

Match Facts

• Crystal Palace have not emerged victorious in any of their last two matches.
• AEK Larnaca have secured four wins in their last five fixtures.
• This is going to be the first-ever meeting between these clubs.

Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca: Betting Tips and Odds

• Crystal Palace to win @1/6 BetMGM
• Mateta to score @29/10 QuinnBet
• Goals over 3.5 @13/10 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Crystal Palace will miss out on the services of Cheick Oumar Doucoure and Chadi Riad as they are injured. Borna Sosa is suspended. Caleb Kporha might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

AEK Larnaca will not have Enzo Cabrera, Kewin Komar and Angel Garcia in action as they are injured. Karol Angielski is likely to miss out due to his fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0*

Crystal Palace won: 0

AEK Larnaca won: 0

Draws: 0

*This match will mark their first-ever meeting.

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta

AEK Larnaca predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alomerovic (GK); Godswill, Milicevic, Roberge, Gnali; Ledes, Pons; Rohdén, Chacón, Rubio; Bajic

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an intense fixture. However, Crystal Palace are likely to come out on top and defeat AEK Larnaca FC in their upcoming UEFA Conference League clash.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 3-1 AEK Larnaca

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN

Nigeria: SuperSport

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