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Thursday brings a busy evening for football fans. Followers enjoy the quarter-final first legs from the UEFA Europa League and Conference League, just 24 hours after watching the same stage of the Champions League.
It promises to be an exciting night for armchair fans and bettors alike, with all high-profile matches broadcast on TV and live streaming apps.
On this page, we focus on the Conference League showdown in London. Crystal Palace enjoy the home advantage and understand they must make it count ahead of next week's trip to Italy.
The Eagles are enjoying a memorable time under the guidance of Oliver Glasner, and all concerned wish to see it continue. Will they score a stunning win over a big name?
The leading online sportsbook apps offer pre-match and live betting odds on Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina. You can predict which team will take a lead into the second leg, who will score, and how many goals we'll see.
Those aiming higher can predict the correct score or shoot for a scorecast. Flashscore's Frank Monkhouse has three researched bets to consider, including one at a tempting price.
Crystal Palace v Fiorentina tips
Under 3.5 goals @ 3/10 (bet365)
Crystal Palace win @ 7/10 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Totals - under 3.5 goals
The first of my three Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina predictions is that the match finishes with fewer than four goals scored. You'll find this one in the total goals market on the Bet365 app, clicking the odds attached to under 3.5.
Followers aren't concerned with the match winner, scorers or winning margin. If these rivals score three or fewer combined, you'll land a profit.
Why am I so confident this won't result in a goalfest? We take confidence from Crystal Palace's recent results.
The home team played five games last month, and under 3.5 goals landed four times, including in each of their previous three. The Eagles lost 2-1 at Old Trafford, beat Spurs 3-1, drew 0-0 with AEK Larnaca and Leeds, before a 1-1 with AEK.
Let's now catch up on Fiorentina's recent form. The Italians are fighting to avoid relegation from Serie A. They beat Hellas Verona 1-0 on Saturday to ease their worries.
The visitors played six games in March, with under 3.5 goals landing on five occasions. Follow that trend.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals @ 3/10 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You'll secure a profit from this bet if Palace v Fiorentina ends with fewer than four goals scored by both teams combined.
Match winner - Crystal Palace
Moving to my second selection, and I'm picking sides. You can bet on Crystal Palace to beat Fiorentina as a single or add it to your accumulators.
There's very little between the sides on paper, but Crystal Palace hold the home advantage and appreciate they must make it count ahead of next week's return leg in Italy. Glasner targets an aggregate advantage.
Crystal Palace finished tenth in the Conference League, recording stats of three wins, one draw, and two defeats. They scored 11 goals and conceded six.
When comparing those stats to their opponents', we see Palace finished five places higher than Fiorentina, scored three more goals, and conceded fewer. Fiorentina lost three of their last four games.
Crystal Palace are certainly no world-beaters and are far from guaranteed winners here. The Londoners are well-coached, fit, and ambitious, with the squad eager to finish the campaign on a high.
Could Glasner depart as a Conference League champion? That remains to be seen, but I take heart from their recent EPL wins over Tottenham, Wolves, and Brighton.
Tip: Crystal Palace to win @ 7/10 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Crystal Palace must make home advantage count against Fiorentina on Thursday evening in London.
HT/FT - Draw/Palace
Regular readers of my European football previews know I like to sign off with a pick at slightly better odds. That's the goal when playing the half-time/full-time market.
When following, you're challenged by the bookies to predict which team will be winning at the interval and then when the full-time whistle sounds. Both must be correct to land the bet.
Despite picking Crystal Palace to win and take a first-leg lead from London to Tuscany, I expect a competitive 90 minutes.
Both managers will ignore the urge to go on the front foot and score early, knowing it leaves them open to a counter-attack. It'll be a nervy atmosphere on the pitch and in the stands. The hosts need the crowd to remain patient and supportive.
Crystal Palace were level at half-time in their recent match with Leeds United at this stadium. They were also goalless when lowly Wolverhampton Wanderers came to town.
The scoreboard was locked at 0-0 when Palace were at Brighton, before Sarr scored on 61 minutes to secure the points. Keep your stakes low and hope this one follows the script.
Tip: Draw/Palace @ 7/2 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You'll bank a winner at a high price if this match is level at HT before Palace go on to win.
Crystal Palace v Fiorentina odds
Crystal Palace win @ 7/10 (bet365)
Fiorentina win @ 17/4 (bet365)
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.