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The Zrinjski vs Crystal Palace prediction for Thursday, 2026-02-19 (17:45 GMT) comes with a rare mix of history and pressure. Zrinjski Mostar host at Stadion Pod Bijelim Brijegom knowing they are the first Bosnian club to reach this knockout stage in Europe, while Crystal Palace are learning on the job in their first major European season. It’s a meeting with no real head to head history, but plenty of story.
Crystal Palace arrive with a complicated backdrop. They earned a European place by winning the 2024.25 FA Cup, then landed in this competition due to UEFA multi-club ownership rules connected to John Textor and Lyon. Add Oliver Glasner confirming he will leave at the end of 2026.56, and you have a squad that needs focus as much as talent. Over 1,000 Palace fans are expected in Mostar, so the away end should do its part.
Palace’s biggest issue is up front: Jean-Philippe Mateta is out with a knee injury and should miss both legs. Eddie Nketiah (hamstring) and Cheick Doucouré (knee) are also sidelined, but there is relief with Daichi Kamada and Borna Sosa back from muscle problems, and goalkeeper Walter Benítez returning to training. New signing Jørgen Strand Larsen has already made himself useful with a recent brace in the Premier League, and he looks set to lead the line.
Zrinjski, under Mario Ivanković, keep things familiar: compact, disciplined, and very serious about set-pieces. Veteran striker Nemanja Bilbija remains the reference point, fresh from a January Supercup winner. Behind him, Karačić in goal and Igor Savić in midfield give structure, while Leo Mikić and Mario Ćuže supply the width.
From a sports betting view, the market leans heavily away: betting odds list Home 12.0, Draw 6.5, Away 1.33. The squad values explain the gap (€7.90m vs €536.30m), but knockout first legs often ignore price tags—especially in a hostile ground.
Our Zrinjski vs Crystal Palace prediction leans into that first-leg caution. The AI expects Palace to control the ball (31% vs 69% possession) and volume (7 vs 16 shots), yet not convert it into a goal rush (on target: 2 vs 3). Corners lean Palace too (1 vs 6), while Zrinjski may rack up more cards (3 yellows vs 1), a sign of long defensive spells.
If you’re comparing betting odds, the safer angle is goals rather than picking a winner. Palace should have the control; Zrinjski should have the patience. That combination often lands exactly where the model sits: under 3.5, and a first leg decided by moments, not fireworks.
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U3.5 -213
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2131X 320
Zrinjski to win or drawUnder 3.5 -213
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo -149
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U5.5 354
Home win/draw and under 5.5 goals
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Recent Matches of Zrinjski| 08 Mar |
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Radnik B
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GOSK Gabela
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Zeljeznicar
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Crystal P.
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Siroki Brijeg
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| 19 Feb | D |
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Crystal P.
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Borac B
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Zrinjski
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| 10 Feb | W |
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Stupcanica
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Sloga Doboj
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Posusje
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1 |  Wolves |
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| 11 Feb | L | Crystal P. |
2 |  Burnley |
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| 08 Feb | W |  Brighton |
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Raków | 6 | 9-2 | 14 |
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AEK Athens FC | 6 | 14-7 | 13 |
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Sparta Praha | 6 | 10-3 | 13 |
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Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 13-7 | 13 |
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Shakhtar | 6 | 10-5 | 13 |
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FSV Mainz 05 | 6 | 7-3 | 13 |
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AEK Larnaca | 6 | 7-1 | 12 |
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Lausanne | 6 | 6-3 | 11 |
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Crystal Palace | 6 | 11-6 | 10 |
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Lech Poznan | 6 | 12-8 | 10 |
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Samsunspor | 6 | 10-6 | 10 |
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Celje | 6 | 8-7 | 10 |
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AZ Alkmaar | 6 | 7-7 | 10 |
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Fiorentina | 6 | 8-5 | 9 |
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HNK Rijeka | 6 | 5-2 | 9 |
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Jagiellonia | 6 | 5-4 | 9 |
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Omonia Nicosia | 6 | 5-4 | 8 |
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FC Noah | 6 | 6-7 | 8 |
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Drita | 6 | 4-8 | 8 |
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KuPS | 6 | 6-5 | 7 |
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Shkendija | 6 | 4-5 | 7 |
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Zrinjski | 6 | 8-10 | 7 |
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Sigma Olomouc | 6 | 7-9 | 7 |
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Universitatea | 6 | 6-8 | 7 |
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Lincoln Red Imps | 6 | 7-15 | 7 |
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Dynamo Kyiv | 6 | 9-9 | 6 |
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Legia Warszawa | 6 | 8-8 | 6 |
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Slovan | 6 | 5-9 | 6 |
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Breidablik | 6 | 6-11 | 5 |
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Shamrock | 6 | 7-13 | 4 |
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BK Hacken | 6 | 5-8 | 3 |
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Hamrun | 6 | 4-11 | 3 |
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Shelbourne | 6 | 0-7 | 2 |
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Aberdeen | 6 | 3-14 | 2 |
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Rapid Vienna | 6 | 3-14 | 1 |
