Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca predictions, Mar 12, 2026

UEFA Europa Conference League, on Thursday,

Crystal Palace

AEK Larnaca

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As Crystal Palace prepares to host AEK Larnaca on March 12, 2026, in the UEFA Europa Conference League, both teams arrive with mixed results in recent matches, each having secured two victories in their last five outings.

Crystal Palace will seek to capitalize on their home advantage at Selhurst Park, where they have displayed tactical solidity, particularly in defensively organized play and quick transitions. Their ability to control possession and leverage set-pieces may prove crucial against a Larnaca side that has shown resilience but can be susceptible to pressing.

On the other hand, AEK Larnaca aims to harness their attacking flair. The Cypriot team has demonstrated an ability to exploit defensive lapses, often looking to counter through rapid wing play. This match presents an opportunity for both sides to stake their claim in the competition, with Palace favored at odds of 1.25, while Larnaca’s odds stand at a distant 11.89.

Given the equal footing in recent form, this encounter could hinge on tactical execution and the ability to adapt under pressure. Both teams will be eager to secure valuable points as the tournament progresses, making this a compelling fixture that remains too close to call.

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Crystal Palace
75.9%
Draw
16.5%
AEK Larnaca
7.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of UEFA Europa Conference League Crystal Palace: 20.36% AEK Larnaca: 1.6%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.24 5.85 11.76
betsson 1.24 5.4 12.5
MarathonBet 1.25 6.27 13.6
WilliamHill 1.22 5.5 12
Pinnacle 1.25 5.9 11.89

Latest Results

05.03.26 Tottenham Hotspur – Crystal Palace – 1:3
01.03.26 Manchester United – Crystal Palace – 2:1
26.02.26 Crystal Palace – Zrinjski Mostar – 2:0
22.02.26 Crystal Palace – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 1:0
19.02.26 Zrinjski Mostar – Crystal Palace – 1:1
01.03.26 AEK Larnaca – Olympiacos Nicosia – 1:1
22.02.26 Omonia Aradippou – AEK Larnaca – 2:1
14.02.26 AEK Larnaca – Apollon Limassol – 0:1
08.02.26 APOEL – AEK Larnaca – 1:2
31.01.26 AEK Larnaca – Enosis Neon Paralimni – 5:0

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Crystal Palace is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • In recent matches, AEK Larnaca has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • AEK Larnaca may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Crystal Palace is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Crystal Palace won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:1.
  • Including home match between the teams, Crystal Palace won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    23.10.25 Crystal Palace – AEK Larnaca – 0:1

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/16-finals

    1 KuPS (21) Lech Poznan (11) 0 : 1, 0 : 2
    2 Shakhtar Donetsk (6) Bye
    3 Noah (19) AZ Alkmaar (14) 0 : 4, 1 : 0
    4 Sparta Prague (4) Bye
    5 Zrinjski (23) Crystal Palace (10) 0 : 2, 1 : 1
    6 AEK Larnaca (8) Bye
    7 Jagiellonia (17) Fiorentina (15) 4 : 2, 0 : 3
    8 Rakow (2) Bye
    9 Shkendija (22) Samsunspor (12) 0 : 4, 0 : 1
    10 Rayo Vallecano (5) Bye
    11 Drita (20) Celje (13) 2 : 3, 2 : 3
    12 AEK Athens (3) Bye
    13 Sigma Olomouc (24) Lausanne (9) 2 : 1, 1 : 1
    14 Mainz (7) Bye
    15 Omonia (18) Rijeka (16) 1 : 3, 0 : 1
    16 Strasbourg (1) Bye

    1/8-finals

    1 Lech Poznan (11) Shakhtar Donetsk (6)
    2 AZ Alkmaar (14) Sparta Prague (4)
    3 Crystal Palace (10) AEK Larnaca (8)
    4 Fiorentina (15) Rakow (2)
    5 Samsunspor (12) Rayo Vallecano (5)
    6 Celje (13) AEK Athens (3)
    7 Sigma Olomouc (24) Mainz (7)
    8 Rijeka (16) Strasbourg (1)

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    UEFA Europa Conference League Outrights

    1. Crystal Palace: 4 (20.36%)

    2. Strasbourg: 5 (16.28%)

    3. Fiorentina: 8 (10.18%)

    4. Mainz: 10 (8.14%)

    5. Rayo Vallecano: 10 (8.14%)

    6. AEK: 11 (7.4%)

    7. Shakhtar: 13 (6.26%)

    8. Sparta Prague: 17 (4.79%)

    9. Rakow Czestochowa: 21 (3.88%)

    10. AZ Alkmaar: 21 (3.88%)

    11. Samsunspor: 21 (3.88%)

    12. Lech Poznan: 41 (1.99%)

    13. AEK Larnaca: 51 (1.6%)

    14. Rijeka: 67 (1.22%)

    15. Celje: 81 (1.01%)

    16. Sigma Olomouc: 81 (1.01%)

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