We have a Shelbourne v Crystal Palace prediction for you, plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of tonight's historic European tie in Dublin.
Shelbourne put in a spirited display last week against AZ but were ultimately punished for their mistakes, losing out 2-0, which kept them on a sole point.
Crystal Palace had a 2-1 victory over Fulham last weekend and have six points from their opening four games in the Conference League.
Betting Odds
Shelbourne v Crystal Palace Betting Odds – Europa Conference League
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Shelbourne | 14/1 | 6.7% |
Crystal Palace | 1/6 | 85.7% |
Draw | 11/2 | 15.4% |
Shelbourne can be got at a double-digit price of 14/1 ahead of tonight’s fixture. Crystal Palace are heavy favourites at odds of 1/6, and if you fancy the draw, it can be backed at 11/2
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Poll Entry - Shelbourne v Crystal Palace Match Result – PL 25/26
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Handicap Betting
Shelbourne: +2 - 11/8
Crystal Palace -2 @ 7/5
Handicap Draw +2 @ 14/5
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Form Guides
Shelbourne v Crystal Palace Preview
Shelbourne’s Form
It was always going to be interesting to see how the unlikely 2024 Premier Division title winners figured when it came down to Europe. While it was expected that Damien Duff would continue his journey with the club into those European Fixtures, it wouldn’t transpire, so following his shock (yet not so shocking) departure from the club following a difficult start to the league season, a visibly mentally exhausted Duff departed and was replaced by his former right-hand man, Joey O’Brien.
In fairness to Joey O'Brien, he has since more than stabalised the Shelbourne ship since stepping into the hotseat. Following his appointment, no side in the Premier Division picked up more points from the 23rd to 36th matchday with their tally of thirty-one points, five clear of Derry City’s record and actually seven better than eventual champions Shamrock Rovers.
Following their double demotion from the Champions League after losing 4-0 to Qarabag and then 3-4 to Rijeka in the Europa League. They got solace in another meeting with Linfield, booking their Conference League place with a 1-5 win. While they opened with a 0-0 draw with Swedish side BK Häcken and their performances have been relatively respectable, they’ve been shown up for inexperience at this level at crucial moments and have since lost to Shkëndija, Drita and AZ.
Shelbourne’s Last Five Results
AZ Alkmaar 2-0 Shelbourne | November 27th | Loss
Shelbourne 0-1 Drita | November 6th | Loss
Shelbourne 0-0 St Patrick’s Athletic | November 1st | Draw
Bohemians 2-3 Shelbourne | October 26th | Loss
KF Shkëndija 1-0 Shelbourne | June 27th | Loss
4 Losses and 1 Draw
Crystal Palace’s Form
Crystal Palace have been on a slow, steady yet consistent rise following their 13/14 playoff promotion back to the Premier League in the 12/13 season. What has since followed are twelve consistent seasons where the club finished no lower than 15th and no higher than 10th. But though they finished the 24/25 season 12th, the progress was evidenced by their 2025 FA Cup triumph, beating Man City 1-0, ending a seven-year major trophy drought.
While Palace’s FA Cup triumph and their subsequent rise to currently sitting 4th in the 25/26 Premier League season can be seen as a somewhat “David vs Goliath” story. There are scales to this sort of thing, and they head into this tie as the undisputed “Gollith” with their squad on popular football site transfermarkt €501.88m compared to Shelbourne’s modest €3.9m. That’s before you even consider the stark difference in facilities, wages, transfer spent and essentially any other possible relevant metric.
Given the considerable differences in said scale and depth of finance, it’ll be interesting to see how much Oliver Glasner feels like he needs to rotate for this fixture, given that three points will put them in a strong qualifying position. Regardless, there’ll be a strong side on display in Dublin on Thursday.
Crystal Palace’s Last Five Results
Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace | December 7th | Win
Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace | December 3rd | Win
Crystal Palace 1-2 Man United | November 30th | Loss
Strasbourg 2-1 Crystal Palace | November 27th | Loss
Wolves 0-2 Crystal Palace | November 22nd | Win
3 Wins and 2 Losses
Predicted Line Ups
Shelbourne v Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups
Shelbourne Predicted Starting XI (5-3-2)
GK: Speel
RB: Mbeng, RCB: Coyle, CB: Barrett, LCB: Ledwidge, LB: Norris
CM: Henry-Francis, CM: Lunney, CM: Mclnroy
CF: Wood, CF: Odubeko
Crystal Palace Predicted Starting XI( 3-4-2-1)
GK: Henderso
RCB: Canvot, CB: Lacroix, LCB: Guehi
RM: Clyne, CM: Lerma, CM: Hughes, LM: Sosa
AM: Devenny, AM: Pino
CF: Nketiah
Head-To-Head
Shelbourne v Crystal Palace Head-To-Head
This will be a first-time meeting between both sides.
Key Players To Watch
Key Players To Watch
Mipo Odubeko – Shelbourne
While former Ireland U21 Odubeko (22) ultimately didn’t get on the scoresheet last weekend against AZ. He continued to show glimpses that there is a real player there, including making an outstanding run and pass to play John Martin through, who ultimately fluffed his lines. He constantly made some great runs into space, and if Shels are to stand any chance here, they’ll need to utilise his pace and strength.
Justin Devenny - Crystal Palace
Northern Irish International Devenny (22) could be in line for a run-out on Thursday Night if Oliver Glasner rotates his side. A fine footballer, his technique, vision and link-up play, as well as his ability to get on the scoresheet, all has the combined capability to do damage to Shelbourne.
Prediction & Best Bet
Shelbourne v Crystal Palace Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Shelbourne 0-3 Crystal Palace
Shelbourne will be really up against it in this tie to first keep the score down, before wondering if they can sneak a result, though O’Brien, I’m sure, will relish the challenge.
Crystal Palace are absolutely flying so far this season and are heavy favourites with good reason.
I can’t see past an away victory, though Shelbourne have the capacity to hold firm for at the very least for large parts of the game.
Shelbourne v Crystal Palace v Betting Tips
Shelbourne v Crystal Palace v Betting Tips
Mipo Odubeko Anytime Goal @ 11/2
Justin Devenny Anytime Goal @ 3/1
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