Crystal Palace host Fredrikstad in the first leg of their Conference League play-off on Thursday, and you can back our betting tips for the match in a 9/2 bet builder.
Conference League qualifying action continues on Thursday with reigning FA Cup and Community Shield winners Crystal Palace hosting Fredrikstad in the first leg of their play-off tie.
The Eagles, who are set to embark on their first-ever European campaign, head into the tie off the back of a goalless draw against Chelsea in their Premier League opener on Sunday.
That result followed on from their penalty shootout win over Liverpool in the Community Shield.
Of course, Oliver Glasner’s side were due to play in the Europa League but were demoted due to multi-club ownership rules. They appealed the decision, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld UEFA’s decision to place the South Londoners in the third-tier European competition.
Palace are overwhelming favourites with football betting sites to come out on top in the first leg.
As for Fredrikstad, they are currently in the midst of their Eliteserien campaign, where they sit in eighth place, and they sealed European qualification by winning the Norwegian Cup in 2024.
Andreas Hagen’s side qualified for the Europa League with their cup triumph but fell to a 5-1 aggregate defeat against Danish giants Midtjylland in their third qualifying round clash.
They head into continental play without a win in their last three matches across all competitions.
Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad Bet Builder Tips
- Crystal Palace to Win Both Halves @ 4/5
- Jean-Philippe Mateta to Score Two or More @ 13/5
- Over 3.5 Goals @ 1/1
Crystal Palace to Win Both Halves @ 4/5
Our first tip for Thursday’s crucial Conference League qualifying play-off encounter is to back Crystal Palace to win both halves, priced by leading bookmakers at around 4/5.
There is a clear gulf in quality between both squads, and with the Eagles playing at their beloved Selhurst Park, we expect a dominant performance from start to finish.
Although they are inexperienced in Europe, Palace’s experiences at the domestic level should be more than enough to carry them through to a comfortable victory in the first leg.
Additionally, England international duo Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi will want to put in a memorable performance, as it could well be the last time they play for the club.
The pair have been linked with moves to Tottenham and Liverpool, leaving fans wondering if Eze and Guehi will be cup-tied for the Champions League if they feature for Palace in Europe.
Jean-Philippe Mateta to Score Two or More @ 13/5
For a second consecutive season, Jean-Philippe Mateta finished as Crystal Palace’s top scorer last term, totalling 17 goals and four assists in 46 appearances across all competitions.
He has already opened his account for this term too, netting from the penalty spot in his side’s Community Shield triumph against Premier League champions Liverpool earlier in the month.
Against weaker-level opposition, he should get multiple chances to add to his tally.
This is why we’re backing him to score two or more on Thursday, which would provide him with a confidence booster as their league campaign gets into full swing, priced at around 13/5.
Over 3.5 Goals @ 1/1
Mateta, Eze and Ismaila Sarr are capable of threatening any defence, and if the trio are selected to start here, we’re expecting them to run riot on home turf.
Even if they are rested, the likes of Justin Devenny, Romain Esse, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Odsonne Edouard can cause plenty of problems for a Fredrikstad defence that conceded five goals over two legs against Midtjylland in the Europa League third qualifying round.
With the Eagles likely to dominate, we’re backing over 3.5 goals to be scored in the opening leg.
This selection can be backed with top UK bookmakers at a price of around 1/1.
Back Our Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad Tips: 9/2 Conference League Bet Builder
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By combining them in a multi, punters are able to place bets on a 9/2 treble.
A stake of £10 at these odds provides winning returns of £55.
Those looking to keep track of the action can do so on free-to-air TV in the UK, with Channel 5 showing Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad on Thursday after signing a late deal to show the fixture.
Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad Betting Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Crystal Palace | 1/12 |
| Draw | 8/1 |
| Fredrikstad | 25/1 |
| Player to Score at Any Time | Odds |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 8/13 |
| Eddie Nketiah | 4/5 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4/5 |
| Rio Cardines | 4/5 |
| Eberechi Eze | 1/1 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 11/10 |
| Jesurun Rak-Sakyi | 13/10 |
| Matheus Franca | 13/10 |
| Daichi Kamada | 8/5 |
| Romain Esse | 8/5 |
