Crystal Palace enter their first-ever major European campaign in sparkling form, unbeaten in 18 matches across all competitions and fresh from a dramatic late win over Liverpool in the Premier League.
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Oliver Glasner’s side are full of belief as they embark on this new continental journey, though they must contend with tricky conditions as their hosts Dynamo Kyiv are forced to play home fixtures in Poland due to the ongoing unrest in Ukraine.
Kyiv remain seasoned European competitors, but their recent record is patchy, having fallen out of both Champions League and Europa League qualifying earlier this season. With Palace unbeaten and sitting high in the Premier League table, the visitors travel with confidence.
Dynamo Kyiv v Crystal Palace, Thursday, 17:45 (BST)
Dynamo Kyiv v Crystal Palace tips
• Crystal Palace or Draw (Double Chance) – 4/25 with Bet365
• Under 3.5 Goals – 2/5 with Bet365
• Jean-Philippe Mateta to have 1+ shot on target – 1/5 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Crystal Palace or Draw (Double Chance)
With Palace riding an 18-match unbeaten streak, it’s hard to see them losing here. Glasner’s men have already shown they can go toe-to-toe with Europe’s best after beating Liverpool.
Kyiv, meanwhile, have won just five of their last 30 games against English opposition and won’t have the benefit of a home atmosphere since the match is being at a neutral venue.
At 4/25, Palace in the double chance market is the obvious starting point which offers safety.
Tip: Crystal Palace or Draw (Double Chance) @ 4/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Crystal Palace avoid defeat against Dynamo Kyiv.
Under 3.5 Goals
Despite Kyiv’s recent high-scoring domestic draws, their European ‘home’ matches this season have been cagey, with none of their three seeing both teams score.
Palace, for all their quality, are built on control and discipline under Glasner, with four of their last five matches finishing under 3.5 goals.
Palace’s compact defence has been the foundation for their unbeaten run with three clean sheets in four away games this season. In such an important European opener, a tighter scoreline feels likely, making 2/5 a solid play.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if fewer than four goals are scored in the match between Dynamo Kyiv and Crystal Palace.
Jean-Philippe Mateta to have 1+ shot on target
Jean-Philippe Mateta is thriving under Glasner’s management and remains Palace’s focal point in attack.
The Frenchman is averaging 2.3 shots per game this season, with 1.5 of those testing the goalkeeper.
In Europe, he’s been even sharper, recording 2+ shots on target in both of Palace’s Conference League qualifiers. Backing him for at least one here at 1/5 looks almost routine.
Tip: Jean-Philippe Mateta to have 1+ shot on target @ 1/5
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Jean-Philippe Mateta plays at least one shot on target against Dynamo Kyiv.
Dynamo Kyiv v Crystal Palace odds
• Dynamo Kyiv – 17/4 with Bet365
• Draw – 31/10 with Bet365
• Crystal Palace – 3/5 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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