FA Cup and Community Shield winners Crystal Palace have one eye on more silverware this season, and they will continue their UEFA Conference League challenge against Cypriot side AEK Larnaca on Thursday.
Palace have been brilliant throughout this campaign so far and managed to salvage a 3-3 draw against Bournemouth at Selhurst Park in a thrilling game on Saturday.
The Eagles have suffered just one defeat in their 13 matches across all competitions so far this season and are well and truly flying.
They next face an AEK Larnaca side who will be seeking to continue the improvement of Cypriot clubs in UEFA competition. They began their Conference League league phase campaign with an impressive 4-0 hammering of AZ Alkmaar in which they showed signs of real potential.
AllSportsPeople brings you our betting preview for this one, complete with the latest tips, predictions and odds.
Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca: Who Will Win?
Despite their recent surge in form, Palace don't necessarily play in a way that leads to them blowing teams away. However, they are so difficult to break down in the middle of the park that they will start this one as firm favourites.
AEK will likely try to play on the counter but have already shown they can be clinical in that victory against AZ.
As was the case against Fredrikstad in the playoffs for this competition back in August, it may not be a thriller for Palace supporters but the hosts should still get over the line.
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Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca Form Guide
Crystal Palace — Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth (Premier League)
- Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
- Dynamo Kyiv 0-2 Crystal Palace (Conference League)
- Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool (Premier League)
- West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
AEK Larnaca — Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Paralimni 0-2 AEK Larnaca (First Division)
- AEK Larnaca 2-4 Pafos (First Division)
- AEK Larnaca 4-0 AZ Alkmaar (Conference League)
- Krasava 0-4 AEK Larnaca (First Division)
- AEK Larnaca 3-2 Aris Limassol (First Division)
Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca Score Prediction
As mentioned, Palace aren't the most intricate side in the final third but they play with an intense pressure that often overwhelms opposition.
They also have more than enough quality to dominate against perceived weaker sides, but AEK have shown some of their own threat in this competition already.
The Cypriots will head to Selhurst Park with a belief they can spring another surprise but Palace remain our firm favourites with home advantage.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 AEK Larnaca (9/1 with Bet365)
Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca Team News
Crystal Palace Team News
- Caleb Kporha is sidelined for Palace alongside defender Chadi Riad and midfielder Cheick Doucoure.
- Former Millwall attacker Romain Esse would have hoped for minutes in this competition but he was put into their EFL Trophy U21 squad against Stevenage and seems unlikely to be asked to step up.
- Borna Sosa is missing through suspension after being sent off against Dynamo Kyiv in their opener and so Tyrick Mitchell will start at left wing-back.
AEK Larnaca Team News
- AEK Larnaca have a fully-fit squad for this one, which means key men Waldo Rubio and Riad Bajic are available in attack.
- The visitors do possess some recognisable names in midfield, too, such as Marcus Rohden and Barcelona academy graduate Luis Gustavo.
Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca Predicted Lineups
This is how we think these two sides will line up.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup to play AEK Larnaca
(3-4-2-1) Henderson (GK) – Richards, Lacroix, Guehi – Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell – Pino, Sarr – Mateta
AEK Larnaca predicted lineup to play Crystal Palace
(4-3-3) Alomerovic (GK) – Ekpolo, Milicevic, Roberge, Gnali – Rohden, Gustavo, Pons; Rubio, Bajic, Chacon
Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca Betting Odds
- Crystal Palace to Win: 2/11 with SpreadEx
- AEK Larnaca to Win: 35/2 with 10Bet
- Draw: 13/2 with Ladbrokes
Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder for this one is Crystal Palace to win, Over 2.5 goals, Waldo Rubio to have a shot on target in the match, Jean-Philippe Mateta to score anytime, Hrvoje Milicevic to commit a foul, Adam Wharton to win two or more fouls, Both Teams To Score and Crystal Palace to have the most corners in the match. That comes to overall odds of 26.21/1 with Sky Bet.
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How to watch Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca tonight.
- Date: Thursday, October 23
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London, England
- Time: 8:00 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: TNT Sports / discovery+