In-depth Analysis
At the end of the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 qualifying round, both Zrinjski Mostar and Crystal Palace failed to secure direct spots in the Round of 16.
The two teams will face each other in the play-off round to compete for a place in the next stage. In the first leg, Palace was surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by Zrinjski, leaving the tie evenly poised ahead of the return match at Crystal Palace’s home ground.
Currently, Zrinjski is in better form, winning 6 of their last 10 matches, while Palace has managed only 2 victories in their last 10 games. Despite having home advantage, Crystal Palace has struggled at Selhurst Park, winning just 1 of their last 10 matches there.
Conversely, Zrinjski has been impressive on the road, winning 7 of their last 10 away games. Still, Palace has a more experienced and shrewd squad.
With neither side wanting an early exit, the match is expected to be cautious, and it is likely to end in a draw after 90 minutes.