Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad free bets & tips

Crystal Palace return to Selhurst Park tonight for the first leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff clash against Norwegian side Fredrikstad. Read more about one of the best sign up offers available right now, as well as our betting tips for the match.

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Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad betting tips

Fredrikstad arrive in this clash as heavy underdogs, but they do so with the confidence of reigning domestic cup champions and the experience of already testing themselves in Europe this summer. Their Europa League run ended abruptly at the hands of Danish outfit Midtjylland, who proved far too strong across two legs in a 5-1 aggregate defeat, forcing the Norwegians to drop into the Conference League play-off stage.

For Palace, European football has come with its own frustrations. Their place in the Europa League was snatched away due to UEFA’s multi-club ownership regulations, meaning Oliver Glasner’s men must now channel that disappointment into making a mark in this competition. They made a steady start to their Premier League campaign with a disciplined performance at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, and the Eagles will be strongly fancied to stamp their authority on this tie in front of their home supporters.

Still, Fredrikstad will embrace the role of underdogs. With little expectation on their shoulders, they will look to frustrate Palace and perhaps spring a shock result that would go down as one of the biggest nights in their European history.

• Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score – No @ 11/8 with Betano
• Ismaila Sarr to score anytime @ 11/10 with Betano
• Bet Builder: Ismaila Sarr to score anytime, HT Palace – FT: Palace and Over 2 Goals in the 1st Half @ 5/1 with Betano

Eagles set for Euro lift-off

Palace picked up where they left off last season with a deserved Wembley win over a heavily-fancied opponent.

And Glasner’s team again made a mockery of the odds when they denied Chelsea a victory in the opening match of the Premier League season.

The boot is on the other foot now as they are the big favourites to progress from this two-legged tie.

The Eagles won all three of their home cup ties last season and should have enough sharpness and quality to see off Fredrikstad too.

The Eliteserien side had a method and stuck to it in the Norwegian Cup last season as they failed to score or concede a goal in 90 minutes from the quarter-finals onwards.

They lifted the cup after winning penalty shoot-outs in the semi-final and final, so are likely to set their stall out for a 0-0 at Selhurst Park too.

Andreas Hagen’s team failed to score in the away leg of their Europa League qualifier too and it would be a bit of a shock if they breached Palace’s defence in this one.

Backing Over 2.5 goals and both teams not to score comes in at better odds than a double of Over 2.5 Palace goals and a home clean sheet.

And with Marc Guehi and Joachim Andersen marshaling at the back, Palace look well-placed to record a comfortable win without conceding.

• Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad Tip 1: Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score – No @ 11/8 with Betano

Sarr’s hot streak continues

Ismaila Sarr was one of the stars of Palace’s cup run last season. The Senegalese attacker scored against Fulham in the quarter-finals before bagging a brace and an assist in the semi-final win over Aston Villa.

He opened his account for the new campaign by grabbing a crucial equaliser against Liverpool in the Community Shield and currently looks more potent than he has ever been in his career. 

Sarr is benefitting from playing behind a dominant striker. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s hold-up play and aerial prowess enable nimble forwards like Sarr to commit to their runs with confidence, knowing that the ball will likely reach them.

Fredrikstad’s defence struggled to cope with the aerial strength of Midtjylland last week, conceding from set plays in both legs and Mateta’s physical qualities are likely to unsettle them again.

Sarr can be one of the beneficiaries with an anytime goal if he maintains his current form.

• Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad Tip 2: Ismaila Sarr to score anytime @ 11/10 with Betano

Sloppy starts have been haunting Fredrikstad

Palace have been playing with far greater attacking intent under Glasner and will want to make a fast start in the first leg.

The Austrian coach encourages full-backs to push forward, which often creates an open, high-tempo game.

Fredrikstad, meanwhile, enter this tie on the back of two pretty dismal first-half displays against Midtjylland.

The Norwegians were two goals down after 32 minutes of the home leg and fell 2-0 behind after just 17 minutes of the return.

There is scope for Palace to rattle in three goals before the break on Thursday if Fredrikstad make a sloppy start again.

Back Sarr to score with Palace ahead at half-time and full-time alongside at least three first-half goals to make the most of a Bet Builder. 

• Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad Tip 3: Bet Builder: Ismaila Sarr to score anytime, HT Palace – FT: Palace and Over 2 Goals in the 1st Half @ 5/1 with Betano