Strasbourg vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview and Team News | OneFootball

Crystal Palace travel to France on Thursday night for a fascinating UEFA Conference League clash against RC Strasbourg Alsace.

The fixture pits two exciting young managers against each other, as Oliver Glasner’s in-form Eagles face Liam Rosenior’s dynamic Strasbourg side. This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between the two clubs. Both teams are currently sitting in the top nine of the league phase standings, setting the stage for a high-quality encounter.

Strasbourg vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview and Team News

Team News

Strasbourg

Liam Rosenior is navigating a tricky injury list. Abdoul Ouattara, Saidou Sow, and Maxi Oyedele are all ruled out. Additionally, goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson and defender Abakar Sylla remain sidelined. However, there is positive news as Valentin Barco is available despite a domestic suspension. English-born winger Martial Godo is pushing for a recall after impressing in previous rounds.

Crystal Palace

Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Borna Sosa will miss the trip. Furthermore, Cheick Doucouré and Caleb Kporha remain long-term absentees. There is cautious optimism for Chadi Riad and Rio Cardines, who will face late assessments. Crucially, key defenders Marc Guéhi and Chris Richards are fit but may have their minutes managed. Consequently, summer signing Jaydee Canvot is pushing for a start in central defence.

Form

Strasbourg

Strasbourg have been one of the surprise packages of the season, sitting fifth in Ligue 1. Their home form at the Stade de la Meinau has been formidable, with just one defeat in eight matches. In Europe, they are unbeaten, having collected seven points from their opening three fixtures.

Crystal Palace

The Eagles arrive in France on a five-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, keeping four clean sheets in that run. Most recently, they secured a professional 2-0 victory over Wolves. They sit ninth in the Conference League table with six points and are enjoying their best top-flight start since 1992.

Predicted Lineups

Strasbourg predicted XI: Penders; Sarr, Hogsberg, Chilwell; Doue, Mourabet, Barco, Moreira; Enciso, Godo; Panichelli

Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Canvot, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta

How to watch Strasbourg vs Crystal Palace?

The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage starts at 7:30 pm GMT.

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