Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan

Crystal Palace's recent form has been mixed, with heavy defeats to Manchester City and Everton offset by wins over Fulham and a comfortable League Cup victory against Middlesbrough. Defensively they've been vulnerable, conceding multiple goals in several outings, while their attack has shown occasional sharpness. The club is dealing with a lengthy injury list including Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jefferson Lerma, and Dean Henderson, which weakens both attacking threat and squad depth. Eberechi Eze's creative influence remains crucial to unlocking stubborn defenses, and Palace will need a more disciplined defensive display than recent weeks to convert home advantage into a routine win.

Lech Poznan enter this fixture in excellent form, winning three of their last four matches and boasting a scoring rate of 3.75 goals per game this season. Their European form has been especially eye-catching, with a 7-0 and 5-0 win in qualifying rounds showcasing serious attacking firepower. Away form has also been solid, unbeaten in two on the road. A few injuries, including to Adrian Gholizadeh, will test their depth, but the goal-scoring balance across the squad has made them resilient. Their attacking output makes them a genuine threat capable of exploiting a leaky Palace defense on the counter.