Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 28.08.2025
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Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 28.08.2025

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
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Fredrikstad vs Crystal PalaceThursday, August 28, 2025, 12 PM EDT
Fredrikstad odds +620
Crystal Palace odds -251
Draw+390
Both teams to scoreYes -102, No -132 

Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace Preview and Team News

Fredrikstad Team News

Fredrikstad have been struggling badly in the European arena, and they could very well get eliminated from two different competitions this month. They played another Scandinavian team, Midtjylland, in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers but were eliminated with a 5-1 aggregate score. 

They haven’t fared much better in the UEFA Conference League after losing the first leg of this tie.

Even though the 1-0 loss at Selhurst Park leaves the door open for a potential comeback from the Norwegian outfit, the scenario looks complicated at best. The gap in quality and talent between the two sides is simply too wide, and the Eliteserien club would need to play a perfect game just to have a slim chance of pulling off an upset against their Premier League opponents.

Form doesn’t favour Fredrikstad either, as they head into this fixture on a four-match winless skid across all competitions (D1, L3) and with just two victories in their last 10 overall (W2, D3, L5). 

Fredrikstad haven’t listed any key players sidelined, though, so at least they’ll have the chance to field their strongest lineup for this decisive European clash.

Fredrikstad predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (3-5-2): Børsheim; S. Owusu, Fredriksen, Woledzi; Eid, Metcalfe, L. Owusu, Sorlokk, Molde; Øhlenschlæger, Holten.

Crystal Palace Team News

Crystal Palace have extended their undefeated streak in the 2025-26 season to four games across all competitions (90 min: W1, D3) with their 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The Eagles had the edge in xG (1.10 to 0.93) and opened the scoring, but failed to protect their advantage. That result leaves them with back-to-back draws to open the EPL campaign.

The South London side should feel confident about their chances in this tie based solely on their talent. 

They were utterly dominant in the first leg, posting a 2.31 xG and controlling nearly 75% of possession. Conditions could shift the flow of this return leg, with harsh weather in the forecast. 

Still, the team should be able to control the contest against an opponent who haven’t been playing very well lately.

Even though Palace need to secure a positive result to clinch a spot in the next phase of the Conference League, Oliver Glasner isn’t expected to field his strongest lineup for this contest. 

Still, despite the rotation, key players such as Ismaila Sarr, Adam Wharton, and Jean Philippe Mateta are likely to start. The lone fitness doubt is Daichi Kamada, but he’s expected to be available and could make the bench.

Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Fredrikstad (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Guehi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Lerma, Wharton, Sosa; Sarr, Devenny; Mateta.

Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace Main Match Info

Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Odds

The 1-0 score from the first leg doesn’t do justice to what happened at Selhurst Park. Palace were utterly dominant in that win and should’ve taken a bigger lead on the aggregate score. 

They won’t need that multi-goal advantage to progress, though, as they shouldn’t have significant problems securing the victory in this return leg on Norwegian soil.

Fredrikstad are unlikely to make things easier for them and may adopt a more aggressive approach compared to the first leg. However, the hosts lack the quality to trouble Palace consistently over the course of 90 minutes. 

The Eagles might not be able to dominate as they did in London, but they should have enough quality to see off their rivals with ease while securing a berth in the main draw of the Conference League.

Fredrikstad vs Crystal Palace Betting Tip

The weather conditions and the strength of Crystal Palace’s starting XI might ultimately determine whether this meeting ends up being a high-scoring affair. 

However, the London club will return to England right after this game to prepare for a complicated Premier League match away against Aston Villa on Sunday. So, don’t expect the visitors to take extra risks here.

With a 1-0 aggregate lead and an edge in talent and experience, Palace are expected to aim for control in Norway. That should translate to a slower tempo and a more cautious approach. Plus, the fact that Fredrikstad doesn’t have enough quality to threaten Palace’s defence on a regular basis should tip the scales even further toward the Eagles.

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