Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina Predictions

• Fiorentina have won seven of their last 11 games, losing only twice
• The visitors have won four of their last five, holding Inter Milan to a draw in the other
• Crystal Palace failed to win the first leg against Zrinjski Mostar and AEK Larnaca in the previous two rounds
• Fiorentina are bidding to make the semi-finals of this competition for the fourth straight season

Palace face their biggest European test yet

After toiling through ties with Zrinjski Mostar and AEK Larnaca, Crystal Palace need to see off arguably the Conference League’s most successful side if they’re to make the semi-finals.

Fiorentina haven’t lifted the Conference League trophy, but they’ve been beaten finalists twice. La Viola can make the semi-finals for the fourth consecutive season by seeing off Palace.

Fiorentina have rallied since February in a bid to save their season. They were in Serie A’s relegation zone as recently as February 22nd, but they’ve won seven of their last 11 games across all competitions.

La Viola head to Selhurst Park having won four of their last five, drawing the other against Serie A leaders Inter Milan. They won the away leg in the previous two knockout rounds, while Palace failed to win the first leg against weaker sides in their first two knockout ties.

The Eagles only clash with a side from Europe’s top five leagues saw them lose 2-1 to Strasbourg in November. This is a clash against an even more experienced opponent, and Oliver Glasner has to navigate it with Jorgen Strand Larsen suspended. An in-form Fiorentina side can prey on Palace’s inexperience, and they’re backed to at least avoid defeat in this trip.