Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina - UEFA Europa Conference League

The history between Crystal Palace and Fiorentina lends this UEFA Europa Conference League fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on April 9, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Jorge Salinas is of interest to Manchester United(Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) United are one of several Premier League clubs weighing up whether to meet Bologna’s €25m (£21.7m) valuation for Jhon Lucumi, according to Corriere di Bologna.

Both Crystal Palace and Fiorentina will be eager to build momentum when they meet in UEFA Europa Conference League. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. Fiorentina's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. In terms of net spend, Liverpool topped the table with £219.4m, followed by Ipswich (£190.7m), Spurs (£176m) and Hull (£160.5m).

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Crystal Palace favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Fiorentina are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. The winner came from a rare counter-attack by the new-look Spurs side, who defended well throughout with Andy Robertson making his first start and Jan Paul van Hecke on debut, as they battled to secure another win in pre-season.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. New signing update as plan confirmed for midfielder - Manchester United Academy Notebook.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the UEFA Europa Conference League fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.