Preview: Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Conference League 2025-26 Round of 16 first leg

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Yellow-greens.

Crystal Palace are now going to have a face-off against AEK Larnaca FC for their first leg round of 16 fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League. This is going to be an interesting battle to watch, scheduled to take place at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles have performed well in their recent matches, aside from their loss to Manchester United in the Premier League. They are coming in after taking down Tottenham Hotspur in their previous fixture. Crystal Palace will be at home for their upcoming European competition game, giving them an advantage from the beginning.

The work continues ✅ pic.twitter.com/8BwZa08qrz

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) March 9, 2026

AEK Larnaca FC have already outplayed the Eagles once this season and will be eager to repeat the result. They will be away from home, and this might make things a bit tougher for them. The Yellow-greens have recently been very inconsistent with their performances.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Selhurst Park
• Date: Friday, March 13
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Mar 12; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Palace: D-W-W-L-W

Larnaca: W-L-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace)

Ismaïla Sarr is coming in after netting in a sensational brace for Crystal Palace and leading his side to an easy win against the Spurs. He is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the hosts. The 28-year-old can control the midfield well.

He is surely capable of scoring goals, making him a constant problem for the opponent’s defence.

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— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) March 6, 2026

Riad Bajic (AEK Larnaca)

Riad Bajic will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side gain an advantage in the first leg. He has scored two goals in the UEFA Conference League this season. His performances in the last two games for AEK Larnaca have been good.

He has found the net three times. Bajic will be looking to extend his goal-scoring run now.

Match Facts

• Crystal Palace have secured three wins in their last four matches.
• AEK Larnaca have only bagged one win in their last four attempts.
• The Yellow-greens have already defeated the Eagles once this season.

Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca: Betting Tips and Odds

• Crystal Palace to win @1/4 BetMGM
• Ismaïla Sarr to score @13/10 QuinnBet
• Goals under 3.5 @8/15 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Jean-Philippe Mateta, Edward Nketiah, Cheick Oumar Doucoure and Daniel Munoz are not going to be in action for Crystal Palace. They are injured.

AEK Larnaca FC might miss out on the services of Yerson Cacon due to his lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Crystal Palace won: 0

AEK Larnaca won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Henderson (GK); Canvot, Richards, Riad; Clyne, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Guessand; Larsen

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

Alomerovic (GK); Godswill, Milicevic, Roberge, Angel; Ledes; Rubio, Naoum, Miramon, Ivanovic; Bajic

Match Prediction

The Eagles will be gunning for a win, and the visitors are likely to be under mild pressure. Crystal Palace might come out on top to outplay AEK Larnaca in their upcoming round of 16 contest of the UEFA Conference League.

Prediction: Palace 2-1 Larnaca

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN

Nigeria: SuperSport

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