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Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk – Predicted lineup and team news
TL;DR
Crystal Palace hosts Shakhtar Donetsk with a 3–1 aggregate lead in the Conference League. The Eagles aim to secure a final spot in Leipzig by leveraging their strong home performance.
Key points
- Crystal Palace leads 3–1 on aggregate against Shakhtar Donetsk
- Eagles aim to reach the Conference League final
- Palace has won both previous European ties after winning the first leg
- The team has lost only three of fifteen Conference League matches
- Crystal Palace has three consecutive clean sheets at home in Europe
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Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk – Predicted lineup and team news
Crystal Palace aim to become the third English club to reach a Conference League final when they host Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday.
The Eagles hold a significant 3–1 aggregate advantage after a ruthless performance in the first leg. Palace have won both previous European ties in which they were victorious in the opening game. A final place in Leipzig looks to be within their grasp if they maintain their strong home form.
Palace have lost only three of their fifteen Conference League matches this season. The hosts excel at exploiting space when opponents press high, a tactic Shakhtar are likely to employ. The Eagles will rely on a rearguard that has kept three consecutive clean sheets at Selhurst Park in Europe.
Crystal Palace team news
Oliver Glasner is expected to restore his primary starters after rotating heavily during the weekend loss at Bournemouth. Borna Sosa and Will Hughes are both pushing for a return to the squad after missing the trip to the Dorset coast.
Evann Guessand could feature as he nears a full recovery from a knee injury. Eddie Nketiah remains sidelined for the rest of the campaign, and the availability of Cheick Doucoure is still unconfirmed. Maxence Lacroix will anchor a defence that restricted Shakhtar to a few clear chances in Poland.
Q&A
What is the aggregate score between Crystal Palace and Shakhtar Donetsk?
The aggregate score is 3–1 in favor of Crystal Palace.
How many Conference League matches has Crystal Palace lost this season?
Crystal Palace has lost only three of their fifteen Conference League matches this season.
What is Crystal Palace's home record in European matches?
Crystal Palace has kept three consecutive clean sheets at Selhurst Park in European matches.