Crystal Palace vs Zrinjski: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Crystal Palace prepare to host Zrinjski on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this EUROPE: Conference League, Knockout Round Play-off fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Crystal Palace, currently 3rd in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Zrinjski, sitting 16th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Crystal Palace and Zrinjski have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Zrinjski, Crystal Palace recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Henderson, Riad, Lacroix, Richards, Sosa, Kamada, Wharton, Munoz, Johnson, Larsen, Sarr. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Zrinjski's last outing came against Crystal Palace, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Karacic, Mamic, Dujmovic, Barisic, Vranjkovic, Savic, Djurasek, Mikic, Ivancic, Abramovic, Cuze. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Crystal Palace are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Crystal Palace and Zrinjski are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Crystal Palace's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Zrinjski's games average 1.9 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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