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The UEFA Conference League quarterfinals begin on Thursday as Crystal Palace hosts Fiorentina at Selhurst Park for the first leg, with the home side making its first-ever appearance at this stage of a European competition.
Palace advanced past AEK Larnaca in the round of 16 on an Ismaïla Sarr brace in extra time, and has lost just two of its 11 Conference League matches this season while keeping six clean sheets.
The Eagles have drawn four of their last five Conference League matches and enter this match having not played a competitive fixture since that extra-time win over Larnaca before the international break.
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Paolo Vanoli’s side arrives in London on a six-match unbeaten run across Serie A and the Conference League, most recently edging Hellas Verona 1-0 in a league match.
La Viola beat Raków Częstochowa 4-2 on aggregate in the round of 16 and are making their fourth consecutive trip to the Conference League quarterfinals, still searching for a first major European trophy since 1961.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we’ve got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
Crystal Palace vs. Fiorentina game odds
Crystal Palace vs. Fiorentina prediction, pick
Fiorentina’s momentum and knockout experience in this competition provides an edge, but Palace’s home record and defensive solidity make this a tight first leg at Selhurst Park.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1, Fiorentina 1
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