Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan prediction, odds, lineups, and picks for Thursday's Europa League game. Find key betting insights and Same Game Parlay value.
Grayson Parker - September 17, 2026, 11:13 AM EDT
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Competition | Europa League |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 17, 2026 |
Game Time | 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | London, Selhurst Park |
Crystal Palace open their Europa League league phase against Lech Poznan at Selhurst Park, and the Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan prediction points to a comfortable home night in London.
This is the club's first ever appearance in the Europa League league phase, a step up after Palace earned their continental place by lifting the Conference League in Leipzig last May.
Lech Poznan arrive as reigning Polish Ekstraklasa champions, having battled through two preliminary qualifying rounds over the summer to reach the league phase for this campaign.
The stakes are clear: under the 36-team single league phase format, a top-eight finish earns a direct bye to the Round of 16, so early points matter for both sides.
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Recent Results
Crystal Palace come in as continental champions after winning the Conference League final in Leipzig last May, the result that booked this Europa League place. Domestically, the Eagles battled back from a red card to level against newly promoted Ipswich before conceding a late winner, a result that snapped their run of back-to-back victories. Adam Wharton anchors a confident midfield for the home side.
Lech Poznan reached the league phase by eliminating KI Klaksvik and Swiss side FC Thun across two preliminary qualifying rounds this summer. The Polish champions had strung together three straight Ekstraklasa wins before a 2-1 defeat at Gornik, where Erik Prekop's late brace sank them. Luis Palma and Yannick Agnero provide their attacking spark heading into this opener.
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Crystal Palace: I. Sarr (Injured/out), J. Mateta (Injured/out), C. Riad (Injured/out), E. Nketiah (Injured/doubtful)
Lech Poznan: A. Kozubal (Injured/out), D. Hakans (Injured/out)
Crystal Palace
Axel Disasi was sent off against Ipswich in the Premier League but is available for selection here. Palace will make a late call on Eddie Nketiah, who is carrying a minor injury, while three players are ruled out for the London club in midweek.
Lech Poznan
Antoni Kozubal and Daniel Hakans are both out of contention for the Ekstraklasa side. Filip Jagiello, Luis Palma and Yannick Agnero could all be recalled for Thursday, giving the visitors a boost in attacking areas as they chase a result on the road.
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Predicted Lineup
Crystal Palace
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Henderson; Ahanor, Disasi, Richards; Mitchell, Wharton, Timber, Khalaili; Pino, Kamada; Larsen
Lech Poznan
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Lis; Gurgul, Monka, Skrzypczak, Pereira; Jagiello, Murawski; Palma, Rodriguez, Sayyadmanesh; Agnero
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Key Stats & Game Facts
- Crystal Palace are heavy home favorites, with projections giving the Eagles a 65.65% win probability for this Europa League opener.
- The data points toward goals at both ends, with a 61.39% probability that both teams find the net.
- A backer taking Crystal Palace on the moneyline would have cashed just 1 time in the club's last 10 games against all opponents.
- Backing Lech Poznan on the moneyline would have landed 6 times across the Polish side's last 10 games against all opponents.
- Projections put the total at 3.53 goals for this game, tilting the picture toward an open, high-scoring night in London.
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Palace take this one 2-0. The Eagles are clear favorites at home, and the numbers back it: projections give Crystal Palace a 65.65% win probability, with the visitors struggling to match the hosts on their own field. Expect the home side to take charge and see this out.
Best Picks
Back Both Teams To Score (Yes) between Crystal Palace and Lech Poznan. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market. Projections indicate a 61.39% probability of both sides finding the net, and with Lech Poznan able to recall Palma and Agnero to their front line, the visitors carry enough of a threat to trouble a Palace defense that will push forward at home.
Back Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Turning to the Over/Under, a projected 3.53-goal total points firmly toward an open, high-scoring night. Palace's attacking setup on home soil and the visitors' willingness to go for it should keep this one flowing past the 2.5 line.
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Same Game Parlay
This SGP combines Crystal Palace on the moneyline, Jorgen Larsen to score anytime, yes on both teams to score, and Radoslaw Murawski to be shown a card at Selhurst Park.
Palace on the moneyline is the anchor. Projections give the Eagles a 65.65% win probability at home, and they should have too much for the visiting Polish champions on their own field.
Jorgen Larsen leads the line as Palace's primary scoring threat with Mateta and Nketiah sidelined, giving him the central role to find the net anytime in this one.
Both teams scoring fits the projection, with a 61.39% probability of goals at each end. Lech can recall Palma and Agnero, giving the visitors enough punch to reply.
Radoslaw Murawski completes it. The Lech midfielder sits in a contested defensive role and faces plenty of duels chasing the game, making a card a live outcome.
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Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Talking Points
There is real ambition around Selhurst Park for this Europa League opener. Midfielder Adam Wharton set the tone by saying, "I don't see why we can't go very far, and try and win it," while the club chases back-to-back continental trophies after their Conference League triumph. Lech Poznan are not here to make up the numbers, though. Their boss Niels Frederiksen called this the biggest game in the careers of many of his players, adding, "We are here to try to win the game." Expect a confident Palace side to lean on their home edge, but the visitors carry enough attacking quality to make this a lively night.
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Predictions FAQs
When is the Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Europa League game?
The game takes place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, kicking off at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.
Where is Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan being played?
The game will be played at Selhurst Park in London.
Where can I watch Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan?
The game will be broadcast live across networks including TNT Sports 1, Movistar Liga de Campeones, Sky Calcio, and Sky Sport Austria.
Who are the key players missing for Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan?
Crystal Palace have I. Sarr, J. Mateta, C. Riad, and E. Nketiah listed with injuries. Lech Poznan are missing Antoni Kozubal and Daniel Hakans.
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