Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano: Conference League final prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, odds | OneFootball

Eagles could make history with maiden European crown

Crystal Palace take on Rayo Vallecano in their first ever European final on Wednesday.

The Eagles are hot favourites to lfit the Europa Conference League, with holders Chelsea missing out entirely on continental competition after defeat by Sunderland on the last day of the Premier League campaign.

Oliver Glasner kept most of his stars in reserve at Selhurst Park on Sunday, but he called them into action in the dying embers, with Jean-Philippe Mateta notching what would prove to be just a consolation as the south Londoners’ league season ended in defeat.

Managed by Inigo Perez, they saw off BlueCo side Strasbourg in the last four to book their place in Leipzig.

Departing: Oliver Glasner

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Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Wednesday, May 28, 2026.

The match will take place at the Red Bull Arena.

Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 6.30pm.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the HBO Max app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano team news

For the Eagles, there are five injury concerns.

The biggest are defender Chris Richards, who Glasner admitted was “50-50” for the Conference League final after suffering two torn ligaments in his ankle against Brentford, and Adam Wharton, who limped off at the weekend.

The England midfielder has a “sore ankle”, according to his manager, and there is hope that he will feature in Germany.

Injury worry: Adam Wharton

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Eddie Nketiah is out for the season with a hamstring problem, while Borna Sosa is another who is touch-and-go for this game after missing the Arsenal defeat.

Cheick Doucoure is also out after another injury-hit campaign.

As for Vallecano, they have no injury concerns.

Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano prediction

This should be a game that Palace know and believe they can win.

Just one game stands between them and a maiden European honour, and it would cement Glasner’s place in the club’s history books forever.

They have the firepower, they have the quality, and they have the belief.

Crystal Palace to win, 3-1.

This is the first time these clubs have ever played.

Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano match odds

Crystal Palace to lift the trophy: 9/20

Vallecano to lift the trophy: 7/4

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).