Fiorentina vs Crystal Palace Prediction - UEFA Europa Conference League
Crystal Palace hold a huge advantage thanks to their 3-0 first-leg victory, while Fiorentina face a tough challenge at Stadio Artemio Franchi to secure their place in the next round.
The clash between Fiorentina and Crystal Palace at 02:00 on April 17, 2026, at the Stadio Artemio Franchi is becoming the focus of public attention. Within the framework of the UEFA Europa Conference League, the English representative holds a significant psychological advantage and a substantial lead after a convincing performance in the first leg.
Match context and current position
Despite competing in a continental tournament, the two teams' performance in the league standings shows a significant difference. Crystal Palace currently sits in 10th place with 10 points, possessing a tenacious and pragmatic playing style. Meanwhile, Fiorentina is ranked 15th with 9 points, demonstrating a lack of consistency in recent times.
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 10 | 10 | 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses |
| Fiorentina | 15 | 9 | 2 wins, 3 losses |
Performance analysis: A solid defense versus an unstable attack.
Crystal Palace - Solid defense from the back.
The visiting team boasts one of the most impressive defenses this season. With an average of only 0.6 goals conceded per game (8 goals in 13 matches), Crystal Palace have proven to be extremely difficult to beat, especially in knockout matches where maintaining a clean sheet is crucial. Their away form is also quite consistent, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their away games.
Fiorentina - The Artemio Franchi Foundation
On the other side of the pitch, Fiorentina is a team that plays attacking football but lacks balance. They score an average of 1.8 goals per game, but their defense concedes 1.2 goals per game. To turn the tide, the purple team needs to make the most of their home advantage – where they have won 4 out of their 8 matches this season.
Head-to-head history and key statistics
History is absolutely on the side of the Premier League representatives. In their most recent encounter on April 10, 2026, Crystal Palace thrashed Fiorentina 3-0. This result not only created a large margin in terms of the score but also dealt a heavy blow to the morale of the Italian players.
- Goal statistics:Fiorentina scored 23 goals in 13 matches; Crystal Palace scored 20 goals in 13 matches.
- Defensive difference:Crystal Palace have only lost two games since the start of the season, while Fiorentina have suffered five defeats.
Predicting tactics and making assessments.
With a three-goal lead, Crystal Palace's manager will likely instruct his players to play defensively, prioritizing solidity in their own half and waiting for counter-attacking opportunities. Conversely, Fiorentina have nothing to lose and will be forced to push forward from the very first minutes.
Experts estimate Crystal Palace's chances of winning the match at 45%, a draw at 45%, and only a 10% chance of an upset for the home team. With a disciplined defense, a draw or a minimal victory for the away team is highly probable.
Predicted result:Crystal Palace win or draw.
Team lineup updated at 01:30 on 17/04/2026
Official lineup
Fiorentina
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachPaolo Vanoli
Starting lineup:
- 43. David De Gea (G)
- 6. Luca Ranieri (D)
- 5. Marin Pongračić (D)
- 15. Pietro Comuzzo (D)
- 21. Robin Gosens (D)
- 8. Rolando Mandragora (M)
- 44. Nicolò Fagioli (M)
- 17. Jack Harrison (M)
- 10. Albert Guðmundsson (M)
- 19. Solomon Manor (M)
- 91. Roberto Piccoli (F)
Substitutes:
- 53. Oliver Christensen
- 50. Pietro Leonardelli
- 62. Luís Balbo
- 23. Eman Košpo
- 60. Eddy Kouadio
- 69. Giorgio Puzzoli
- 80. Giovanni Fabbian
- 64. Lapo Deli
- 27. Cher Ndou
- 22. Jacopo Fazzini
- 61. Riccardo Braschi
Crystal Palace
Diagram: 3-4-3
CoachOliver Glasner
Starting lineup:
- 1. Dean Henderson (G)
- 26. Chris Richards (D)
- 5. Maxence Lacroix (D)
- 23. Jaydee Canvot (D)
- 2. Daniel Muñoz (M)
- 20. Adam Wharton (M)
- 18. Daichi Kamada (M)
- 3. Tyrick Mitchell (M)
- 7. Ismaïla Sarr (F)
- 14. Jean-Philippe Mateta (F)
- 10. Yéremy Pino (F)
Substitutes:
- 31. Remi Matthews
- 44. Walter Benitez
- 34. Chadi Riad
- 17. Nathaniel Clyne
- 8. Jefferson Lerma
- 55. Justin Davenny
- 42. Kaden Rodney
- 24. Borna Sosa
- 19. Will Hughes
- 11. Brennan Johnson
- 59. Rio Cardines
- 22. Jørgen Strand Larsen
