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Oliver Glasner’s side have enjoyed a strong start to the season domestically and in Europe, and confidence remains high despite a pulsating 3-3 draw against Bournemouth at the weekend.
That result extended Palace’s unbeaten home run to 13 games in all competitions (W8, D5), and with this being their first-ever home match in the main draw of a major European competition, the Eagles will be eager to mark the occasion in style.
AEK Larnaca, meanwhile, will travel to London in buoyant spirits after stunning AZ Alkmaar 4-0 on matchday one, but this test promises to be a far sterner one. The Cypriot side have never progressed beyond the league phase of a European competition and are winless on the road in Europe this term (D1, L3), so history is not on their side as they prepare for another trip to England.
Crystal Palace v AEK Larnaca tips
• Crystal Palace to win - 4/25 with Bet365
• Over 2.5 goals - 1/2 with Bet365
• Jean-Philippe Mateta to score - 61/100 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Crystal Palace to win
Palace are heavy favourites with Bet365 pricing them at 4/25, and for good reason. They’ve not lost at Selhurst Park since February and have already proven their European credentials with a commanding 2-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv on matchday one.
With Oliver Glasner’s side scoring at least two goals in four of their last five games, Palace have shown both consistency and cutting edge.
AEK Larnaca, on the other hand, have conceded in the opening half-hour of their last three European away matches - suggesting Palace could take control early on. All signs point toward a comfortable home win to keep the Eagles flying high in Group C.
Tip: Crystal Palace to win @ 4/25 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Crystal Palace beats AEK Larnaca regardless of the scoreline.
Over 2.5 goals
Entertainment has followed Palace in recent weeks. Four of their last five matches across all competitions have featured three or more goals, and with both sides in confident attacking form, another high-scoring encounter looks likely.
Larnaca have been involved in plenty of goal-heavy affairs themselves, scoring two or more in five consecutive matches, while also looking vulnerable at the back.
Given Palace’s attacking depth and the Cypriot side’s expansive approach, the Over 2.5 Goals market at 1/2 with Bet365 looks one of the safest plays of the evening.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 1/2
Bet explanation: This bet wins if here are at least three goals scored in the game between Crystal Palace and AEK Larnaca.
Jean-Philippe Mateta to score
Few strikers in Europe are hotter than Jean-Philippe Mateta right now. The French forward is in red-hot form after netting a hat-trick against Bournemouth at the weekend, taking his domestic tally to five goals.
He also scored the goal that qualified Palace for the Conference League, and he found the net for France during the recent international break.
With confidence sky-high and service from the likes of Yeremy Pino and Ismaila Sarr, Mateta looks primed to extend his scoring run. With his current form, 61/100 on Bet365 for him to score anytime represents excellent value.
Tip: Jean-Philippe Mateta to score @ 61/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Jean-Philippe Mateta scores against AEK Larnaca.
Crystal Palace v AEK Larnaca odds
• Crystal Palace - 4/25 with Bet365
• Draw - 6/1 with Bet365
• AEK Larnaca - 14/1 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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