Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Conference League 2025-26 qualifires playoff first leg

This fixture is going to be the first-ever meeting between these sides.

Crystal Palace are all set to host Fredrikstad in the first leg play-off round match of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League qualifiers. The interesting fixture between them will take place at Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace have had a good 2024-25 season as they won their first-ever major trophy when they clinched the FA Cup. The Eagles recently defeated Liverpool to win the FA Community Shield. They have looked good, and for their upcoming game, the hosts will be looking to come up with a top performance.

Fredrikstad will be away from home, which is set to keep them under pressure from the start. They have never faced the Eagles before, and the Premier League side are looking strong at the moment. It is going to be a very tough fixture for the visitors, and it will be interesting to look at their strategy here.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Selhurst Park
• Date: Friday, August 22
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, August 21; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Anastasios Papapetrou
• VAR: In use

Form:

Crystal Palace: W-D

Fredrikstad: D-W-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Jean-Phillippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

The 28-year-old Frenchman has been one of their most consistent players for the Eagles and is yet again going to play an important role for them. He scored one of the goals for Crystal Palace in their FA Community Shield fixture against Liverpool. Even though he failed to score against Chelsea, Mateta is going to create issues for the opponent’s defence.

Joannes Bjartalid (Fredrikstad)

Joannes Bjartalid will be looking to step up here as the visitors have a tough competition on their hands. The 29-year-old forward did score a goal while playing in the Europa League qualifiers, but it was not enough. Bjartalid will be keen on coming up with a top performance.

Match Facts

• Crystal Palace are on a two-match undefeated run.
• Fredrikstad have conceded five goals in their last two matches.
• The Eagles have secured a clean sheet in one of their last two fixtures.

Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad: Betting Tips and Odds

• Crystal Palace to win
• Jean-Phillippe Mateta to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Edward Nketiah, Cheick Oumar Doucoure, Chadi Riad, Caleb Kporha and Mathues Franca are injured. Hence, they will not all be in action for Crystal Palace. Daichi Kamada might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Fredrikstad will be without the services of Valdemar Birkso as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Crystal Palace won: 0

Fredrikstad won: 0

Draws: 0

This match will be the first ever meeting between these teams.

Predicted Lineups

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

Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

Fredrikstad predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Børsheim (GK); Rafn, Fredriksen, Woledzi; Eid, Øhlenschlaeger, Owusu, Metcalfe, Molde; Holten, Bjartalid

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking to get that advantage in the first leg, and it is hence going to be an intense fixture. Crystal Palace are likely to defeat Fredrikstad in their upcoming UEFA Conference League play-off clash.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 4-0 Fredrikstad

Telecast Details

UK: Channel 5, Channel5.com

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