Selhurst Park prepares for a fascinating UEFA Europa League clash on September 17, 2026, as Crystal Palace host Polish outfit Lech Poznan. While Palace's season record of 11 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses suggests a mid-table struggle in their domestic league, their recent form is encouraging, with three wins, one draw, and just one loss in their last five outings. They've found the net 35 times but conceded 36, indicating a need for defensive solidity.
Lech Poznan, despite a smaller sample size of 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, boast a superior win rate of 60% and arrive with impressive momentum, securing four victories in their last five matches. They’ve scored 18 goals and conceded 12, showcasing a more balanced attack and defence. The bookmakers favour the home side, with Palace at 1.42, but the evenly split win probabilities (33% for each outcome) suggest this encounter is far from a foregone conclusion. Watch for Palace's attacking flair against Poznan's organised defence, with the Over 2.5 goals at 1.712 suggesting an open contest.
44. W. Benítez, 26. C. Richards, 5. A. Disasi, 21. H. Ahanor, 25. A. Khalaili, 23. Q. Timber, 20. A. Wharton, 3. T. Mitchell, 18. D. Kamada, 10. Yeremy Pino, 22. J. Strand Larsen
1. M. Lis, 2. Joel Pereira, 72. M. Skrzypczak, 27. W. Mońka, 15. M. Gurgul, 10. P. Wålemark, 22. R. Murawski, 5. G. Berggren, 17. A. Sayyadmanesh, 9. M. Ishak, 21. Pablo Rodríguez
Match events
10' Goal Normal Goal — Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace)
27' Goal Normal Goal — Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) (assists: Adam Wharton)
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