Preview: Zrinjski Mostar vs Crystal Palace Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Conference League 2025-26 Playoffs first-leg

This will be the first-ever meeting between these sides.

Zrinjski Mostar are all set to lock horns with Crystal Palace for their first-leg playoffs fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League. Bijeli Brijeg Stadium will witness this entertaining outing between these clubs.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina-based club are doing well in the domestic league competition, but their upcoming European fixture is going to be a tough challenge for them. They only secured two wins during the league phase. Zrinjski Mostar will be at home, but this does not make things much easier for them.

Crystal Palace continue their lacklustre run of performances and might even struggle in their upcoming UEFA Conference League contest. They secured three wins during the league phase of the tournament, making their next outing a bit challenging. The Eagles will be away from home, but will surely put up a strong fight.

Kick-off:

• Location: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Stadium: Bijeli Brijeg Stadium
• Date: Thursday, February 19
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 p.m. IST/ 05:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Next stop: Bosnia ✈️ pic.twitter.com/Ce58P3Lw42

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) February 16, 2026

Form:

Zrinjski: L-D-W-W-L

Palace: L-L-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Nemanja Bilbija (Zrinjski Mostar)

In five UEFA Conference League appearances, Nemanja Bilbija has scored two goals and is going to play an important role in the final third for Zrinjski Mostar. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Eagles. The 35-year-old will be looking to put in maximum effort here.

Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)

Jørgen Strand Larsen is coming in after netting in a sensational brace for Crystal Palace in their previous league game against Burnley. But it was not quite enough, and they ended up losing. He will yet again be looking to help his side in the attacking front and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Zrinjski Mostar have won two of their last five matches.
• Crystal Palace have only bagged one win in five attempts.
• These clubs are going to face one another for the first time.

Zrinjski vs Crystal Palace: Betting Tips and Odds

• Crystal Palace to win @1/3 bet365
• Jørgen Strand Larsen to score @1/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @4/11 bet365

Injury and Team News

Zrinjski Mostar will be ready with all their players fit and set to be in action.

Jean-Philippe Mateta, Edward Nketiah and Cheick Oumar Doucoure are not going to be in action for Crystal Palace due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Zrinjski won: 0

Palace won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Zrinjski Mostar predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Karacic (GK); Memija, Barisic, Masic, Dujmovic, Mamic; Mikic, Savic, Ivancic, Cuze; Bilbija

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

Henderson (GK); Lerma, Lacroix, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Guessand; Larsen

Match Prediction

Both of these sides will be looking to keep the advantage. But it is going to be Crystal Palace. They are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Zrinjski Mostar in their upcoming UEFA Conference League playoffs clash.

Prediction: Zrinjski 0-2 Palace

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN

Nigeria: SuperSport

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