Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Fredrikstad
Match Time & Date:
28 August 2025
17:00
Prediction: 1-2
Crystal Palace
Fredrikstad Stadion will be packed when Fredrikstad and Crystal Palace go head to head in the Conference League playoffs, return leg. Andreas Hagen’s men defended well in the first leg, but the Eagles eventually managed to break the deadlock, winning the match thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal. The Norwegians have nothing to lose in Thursday’s encounter and we are positive that they will fight tooth and nail against the star-studded Premier League outfit.
Palace, on the other hand, aim to defend their slim lead in the second leg, but they will surely have their chances to score on break. Even though Eberechi Eze decided to join Arsenal in the final days of the transfer window, away win should be considered as Oliver Glasner has a number of high-profile players to choose from. The likes of Franca, Kamada, Doucoure, Chadi Riad, and Kporha miss out with injuries for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Jean-Philippe Mateta):
A talented French youngster Jean-Philippe Mateta worked his way up through football’s less glamorous landscapes plying his trade at local amateur sides and third-tier outfits before Ligue 1 giants Lyon took notice of his 11 goals in 22 matches and brought him to the big league.
Having failed to make it into the first team in a debut season with Les Gones, Mateta was shipped out to Le Havre, leading the club to promotion play-offs. Bundesliga side Mainz took notice of his ability and came calling in the summer of 2018 after he bagged 17 goals in 35 league matches. An imposing physical presence at his 192cm, Mateta is a mobile forward and a decent dribbler who can finish with both of his feet.
Having worked his way up from the very bottom, Jean-Philippe Mateta is a committed individual determined to make a name for himself. His impressive goalscoring record got rewarded in the form of France U19 call-up in 2017.
Highlighted Team (Crystal Palace):
Crystal Palace Football Club is an English football club which was founded in 1905. The original headquarters of Crystal Palace was based in Sydenham. After being forced to move in 1915 the club settled in Selhurst Park which currently holds a capacity of 27 000 seats. The club Crystal Palace was named after a building which was placed on the Sydenham.
The club colors of Crystal Palace are blue and red. The supporters of Crystal Palace call their team the Eagles or the Glaziers. Crystal Palace is one of the many clubs from London. Crystal Palace never managed to win any trophy in any English football division. The best performance of Crystal Palace was in 2014/2015 where the club managed to end 10th in the Premier League.
Liverpool
Everton
Brighton
Tottenham
Burnley 
Nottingham Forest 
Real Madrid 
Espanyol
Manchester United 
Chelsea 
Lazio 
AS Roma 
