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Crystal Palace

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2 - 0

HT: 1 - 0

Thursday 26 February

Zrinjski

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Crystal PalaceTimelineZrinjski

1st Half

Canvot J.

12'

Larsen J. S.

30'

Djurasek N.

35'

Lacroix M.Assist: Wharton A.

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36'

Abramovic K.

45+2'

2nd Half

Wharton A.

49'

Hughes W.Out: Wharton A.

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56'

Mikic L.

66'

Sakota M.Out: Cuze M.

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67'

Johnson B.Out: Larsen J. S.

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73'

Juric T.Out: Mikic L.

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79'

Memija K.Out: Djurasek N.

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87'

Cavar M.Out: Ivancic A.

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87'

Lagumdzija D.Out: Abramovic K.

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87'

Guessand E. (Johnson B.)

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90+3'

Top stats

2.36Expected goals (xG)0.33

65%Ball possession35%

14Total shots4

5Shots on target0

5Big chances0

5Corner kicks3

85% (517/605)Passes72% (235/325)

3Yellow cards3

Shots

2.36Expected goals (xG)0.33

1.39xG on target (xGOT)0.00

14Total shots4

5Shots on target0

4Shots off target2

5Blocked shots2

10Shots inside the box1

4Shots outside the box3

0Hit the woodwork0

1Headed goals0

Attack

5Big chances0

5Corner kicks3

23Touches in opposition box6

1Accurate through passes0

1Offsides2

10Free kicks12

Passes

85% (517/605)Passes72% (235/325)

44% (17/39)Long passes31% (20/65)

74% (126/171)Passes in final third57% (28/49)

25% (5/20)Crosses14% (2/14)

2.40Expected assists (xA)0.37

23Throw ins13

Defense

12Fouls10

67% (8/12)Tackles86% (6/7)

46Duels won37

17Clearances23

7Interceptions11

0Errors leading to shot1

0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

0Goalkeeper saves3

0.00xGOT faced1.39

0.00Goals prevented-0.61

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AI Prediction

verified Very High Confidence

11.11

X9.26

220.80

Recommended Bet

Home Win

Stake: Low (4/10)

Opp. Value

Key Factors

Season: Home 0.90 PPG vs Away 1.30 PPG

Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.65 PPG vs Away 1.35 PPG

Goals (venue): Home 1.00 GPG vs Away 0.33 GPG

Defense (venue): Home 1.50 conc vs Away 1.33 conc

donut_small Win Probabilities

72%

15%

13%

Crystal Palace

Draw

Zrinjski

Match Preview

Crystal Palace will take on Zrinjski Mostar at Selhurst Park in the UEFA Europa Conference League on February 26, 2026.

The match between these two teams is set to unfold, with both sides eyeing a win in this crucial elimination phase encounter.

Crystal Palace has faced challenges in recent matches, with 3 losses in their last 6 outings across all leagues.

Furthermore, they have struggled at home, with 50% of their last 6 home matches ending in defeat.

On the other hand, Zrinjski Mostar has also had a tough run, experiencing 3 losses in their last 6 matches in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Despite this, Zrinjski Mostar has shown strength on the road, winning 10 of their last 18 away matches.

In their previous head-to-head encounter, Crystal Palace and Zrinjski Mostar played out a draw.

As they meet again, both teams will be eager to secure a positive result in this closely contested fixture.

Under 2.5 goals to be scored.

Lineups

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Crystal Palace

Starting 11

7Ismaïla Sarr

RW7.06

10Yeremy Pino

RW6.39

22Jørgen Strand Larsen

CF6.94

19Will Hughes

CM6.08

23Jaydee Canvot

4.33

2Daniel Muñoz

RB7.33

3Tyrick Mitchell

LB3.90

20Adam Wharton

6.30

26Chris Richards

CB4.82

34Chadi Riad

CB6.87

1Dean Henderson

GK5.22

Substitutes

11Brennan Johnson

CAM6.69

29Evann Guessand

12Christantus Ugonna Uche

2.68

18Daichi Kamada

CAM6.77

59Rio Cardines

17Nathaniel Clyne

RB0.80

24Borna Sosa

LB5.89

44Walter Benítez

GK1.44

Zrinjski

Starting 11

9Tomi Jurić

14Matej Šakota

5.75

9Leo Mikić

5.72

20Antonio Ivančić

5.85

21Igor Savić

6.65

-Adi Nalic

CAM

12Petar Mamić

LB5.74

50Kerim Memija

RB4.78

55Duje Dujmović (Injured)

6.94

18Goran Karačić

GK5.61

Substitutes

-Tomislav Kiš

-Antonio Ilic

25Mario Čuže

5.72

90Toni Majić

1.12

23Stefano Surdanovic (Injured)

2.82

-Tin Sajko

42Marijan Ćavar

CM4.33

77Karlo Abramović

5.14

-David Karačić

-Mateo Sušić

-Toma Palić

Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 7 matches

Crystal PalacevsZrinjski

radarTeam Profile

Crystal Palace

Zrinjski

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75Attack43

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57Defense47

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57Possession29

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57Efficiency64

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63Creativity35

gavel

39Discipline32

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

12Goals Scored9

7Goals Conceded11

2Clean Sheets1

26Big Chances21

19Big Chances Missed16

gps_fixedShooting

117Total Shots86

40Shots on Target34

swap_horizPassing & Possession

55.3%Avg Possession41.6%

3,352Total Passes2,374

82.5%Pass Accuracy74.3%

shieldDefending

140Tackles122

50Interceptions87

12Saves12

54.0%Duels Won50.7%

gavelDiscipline

93Fouls86

12Yellow Cards17

1Red Cards1

21Offsides11

analyticsOther

41Corners24

44Successful Dribbles47

2Errors Leading to Goal0

6.88Avg Rating6.72

League Standings Context

For Crystal Palace

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	Pts
9	Lausanne-Sport	6	3	2	1	11
10	Crystal Palace	6	3	1	2	10
11	Lech Poznan	6	3	1	2	10

For Zrinjski

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	Pts
22	Shkendija 79	6	2	1	3	7
23	Zrinjski Mostar	6	2	1	3	7
24	Sigma Olomouc	6	2	1	3	7

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

46.5/ 91.2

Dangerous Attacks

57.0/ 98.8

33.0%

Shots on Target

36.0%

13.1

Total Shots

10.8

48.0%

Possession

54.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.2

Goals Scored / Match

1.3

1.1

Goals Conceded / Match

0.9

Head-to-Head Summary

Crystal Palace Wins

Draws

100%

Zrinjski Wins

Total H2H Matches: 1

Recent Form Stats

Market	Crystal Palace	Zrinjski
Over 1.5 Goals	70%28/40	73%29/40
Over 2.5 Goals	45%18/40	35%14/40
Both Teams to Score	50%20/40	35%14/40

* Based on last 40 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Crystal Palace

Home Games: Crystal Palace

Last 6: Zrinjski

Away Games: Zrinjski

history Recent Form

Crystal Palace

0.9 GPG

Zrinjski

1.3 GPG

group Head to Head

PL19 Feb 2026

1-1

Over 2.5 Goals

100%

Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals

100%

1 / 1 matches

Over 2.5 Goals

0 / 1 matches

Over 3.5 Goals

0 / 1 matches

Both Teams to Score

100%

1 / 1 matches

Crystal Palace CS

Clean Sheets

Zrinjski CS

Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

19 Feb 2026

Zrinjski

1 - 1

Crystal Palace

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)

0.90

Form (Overall)

1.30

Zrinjski is +44% better in terms of Points Per Game

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