Crystal Palace vs Lech prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 17, 2026
On September 17, 2026, Crystal Palace and Lech will face each other in the first round of the Europa League league phase. The hosts are determined to mark their tournament debut with a victory.
Crystal Palace vs Lech: team news and expert analysis
The London club had always been modest in stature, but over the last two seasons they have collected a number of trophies. In the spring of the year before last, they beat Manchester City in the final to lift the FA Cup. A couple of months later, at the start of the 2025/2026 season, they added the Super Cup after defeating Liverpool. They ended that football year by winning the Conference League. However, that was under Glasner, while his successor, Pierre Sage, began his Premier League tenure with a pair of defeats, only beating Fulham in September. They even lost 3-2 to newcomers Ipswich. In the League Cup, they beat Middlesbrough 3-0.
The Poznań-based side successfully defended their league title in the spring. After the summer break, they also won the national Super Cup. They have mostly been winning again this season, although they could only draw in the opening round. In their last match, they lost to Górnik Zabrze.
In the summer, the Polish side began their Champions League campaign in qualifying, but after thrashing Aarhus 4-1 away from home, they allowed the Danes to exact revenge on home soil. Things went better in the Europa League: they beat KI Klaksvík twice, then demolished Lausanne 7-0, before allowing the Swiss side to earn a 2-2 draw at home. The English team are only just getting started in the competition.
Previous meetings: Crystal Palace vs Lech
This will be the first time these visitors have traveled to London.
The English side are a class above, despite all their problems. We are backing them to win with a handicap of "-1 goal" (odds – 1.60).
Crystal Palace vs Lech: key statistics and trends
- Crystal Palace have lost four of their last six matches
- Crystal Palace average 1.5 goals scored and 2.75 goals conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 75% of Crystal Palace matches, with an average total of 4.25 goals per game
- Lech have won three of their last four league matches
- Lech average 1.71 goals scored and 0.86 goals conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 57% of Lech matches, with an average total of 2.57 goals per game
Crystal Palace vs Lech: possible starting lineups
Crystal Palace play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Henderson - Canvot, Disasi, Richards - Mitchell, Wharton, Timber, Halaili - Pino, Kamada - Nketiah
Lech play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lis - Gurgul, Monyka, Skrzypczak, Joel Pereira - Kozubal, Murawski - Palma, Rodriguez, Volemark - Sayyadmanesh
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