Crystal Palace open their 2026-27 Europa League campaign at Selhurst Park on September 17 when they host Lech Poznan.

Palace Yet to Find Form Under New Boss

Crystal Palace are still improving under Pierre Sage, having failed to win in four of their previous six. The Eagles were unable to build on successive draws last weekend, when they were shockingly beaten by Ipswich.

Palace have shown attacking threat to this point, scoring at least twice in each of their previous three. Jørgen Strand Larsen will likely lead the line this week after registering four goal involvements in his last two starts.

Daichi Kamada has been a creative outlet in the final third, racking up four goal involvements in three appearances. Ismaila Sarr and Jean Philippe Mateta both remain unavailable, while Chadi Riad has been ruled out for the season.

Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Lech Poznan (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Disasi, Ahanor; Khalaily, Timber, Wharton, Mitchell; Kamada, Pino; Larsen

Offensive Strength A Key For Visitors

Niels Frederiksen will be confident of Lech Poznan’s chances of causing an upset this week. The visitors rested many of their key stars in a recent 2-1 loss in the league, but they had previously avoided defeat in five fixtures.

Scoring goals has been a notable strength over that period, with 16 strikes in their last six. Pablo Rodríguez has been influential in the final third, with a goal and an assist recorded in his previous three starts.

Meanwhile, Patrik Wålemark has scored four in seven appearances. The visitors will be without Alex Douglas and Kamil Jakobczyk due to respective injuries this week.

Lech Poznan predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Lis; Pereira, Skrzypczak, Monka, Gurgel; Murawski, Jagiello; Wålemark, Rodriguez, Palma; Agnero

Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Crystal Palace
  • Odds: 1.39 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: BGADV
  • Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 3-1 Lech Poznan

Key stats:

  • Crystal Palace’s attacking players have shone in recent weeks, scoring at least twice in three straight games.
  • Lech Poznan have failed to keep clean sheets in four of their previous five.
  • Crystal Palace have avoided defeat in their last six European home fixtures.

A home win looks like the logical betting angle this week. Crystal Palace have won two of their previous three, and their attacking output has been eye-catching with eight goals scored over that period.

Lech Poznan’s weak defensive record is alarming ahead of this away clash, as they have kept just one clean sheet in their last five fixtures. Palace’s record at Selhurst Park in European encounters is also excellent, having avoided defeat in their last six, which includes victories in three of their previous four.

Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Crystal Palace & BTTS
  • Odds: 2.9 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: A6FDV

Alongside the home win, Both Teams to Score could add value to the selection this week. Crystal Palace have been inconsistent defensively throughout the season, keeping a clean sheet in just one of their last eight.

Meanwhile, they have allowed five goals in their three most recent fixtures. Lech Poznan should also have the confidence to get on the scoresheet after scoring seven in their four latest outings.

Verdict: Crystal Palace (1.39) — Crystal Palace 3-1 Lech Poznan