Crystal Palace will kick off their Europa League 2026/27 campaign against Lech Poznan at Selhurst Park at 02:00 on September 18. Following a mixed start in the Premier League, the London club sees this match as an opportunity to regain their winning form.

Under new management from Pierre Sage, who replaced Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace is looking to bounce back after a recent 2-3 loss to Ipswich Town. Despite this setback, they previously secured a 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the League Cup and a 3-2 win against Fulham in the Premier League. In their last five matches across all competitions, Palace has recorded two wins and three losses, scoring nine goals but conceding ten.

One of the standout players for Palace has been Daichi Kamada, who has contributed to four goals in three recent matches, including three assists. His performance will be crucial as they prepare for the challenge posed by Lech Poznan.

On the other hand, Lech Poznan enters this match on the back of a disappointing 1-2 defeat to Gornik Zabrze, ending their nine-match unbeaten streak. They have only managed one win in their last three away games, which puts them at a disadvantage against a home side like Crystal Palace.

With the home advantage and a more balanced squad, Crystal Palace is favored to win this encounter. This match marks the first time these two teams will meet, adding an element of intrigue to the fixture.

In terms of team news, Crystal Palace will be without Eddie Nketiah, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Ismaila Sarr due to injuries. Lech Poznan will also miss Ali Gholizadeh for the same reason.

Both teams have shown a tendency for high-scoring matches recently, with six of Palace's last eight games and seven of Poznan's last nine featuring at least three goals. Given the current form and circumstances, a scoreline of 3-0 in favor of Crystal Palace is anticipated.