UEFA Europa League· Kick-off : Thursday, September 17, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan: 4-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Crystal Palace 4-0 Lech Poznan. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Crystal Palace was the model's favourite outcome (71%). The final score ranked 7th among the most likely scorelines (5.0%), behind 2-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (49%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (58%): correct.
Match analysis
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan was played on Thursday, September 17, 2026 (UEFA Europa League). Venue: Selhurst Park, London. Before kick-off, our model gave Crystal Palace a 71% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Lech Poznan 11%. The most likely correct score is 2-0 (12.1%), ahead of 1-0 (10.9%) and 2-1 (9.6%).
Over their last 5 matches, Crystal Palace have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 9 and conceding 11. Over their last 5 matches, Lech Poznan have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 15 and conceding 5. Recent momentum is clearly with Lech Poznan. On average Crystal Palace score 1.80 and concede 2.20 goals per game; Lech Poznan score 3.00 and concede 1.00.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Crystal Palace and Lech Poznan: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. Crystal Palace out or doubtful: J. Mateta, E. Nketiah, C. Riad, I. Sarr and C. Doucoure. Lech Poznan: A. Douglas, A. Gholizadeh, A. Kozubal and D. Hakans. In double chance terms, "Crystal Palace or draw" stands at 89%, "Lech Poznan or draw" at 29% and "no draw" at 82%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Crystal Palace – Lech Poznan. 2-0 is the single most likely scoreline (12.1%); the 5 scores below add up to 50% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Crystal Palace 2-0 Lech Poznan | 12.1% |
| Crystal Palace 1-0 Lech Poznan | 10.9% |
| Crystal Palace 2-1 Lech Poznan | 9.6% |
| Crystal Palace 3-0 Lech Poznan | 9.0% |
| Crystal Palace 1-1 Lech Poznan | 8.6% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 3.01 goals in total (2.22 for Crystal Palace, 0.79 for Lech Poznan): over 2.5 goals has a 58% probability and both teams to score 49%. Crystal Palace keep a clean sheet in 45% of scenarios, Lech Poznan in 11%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Crystal Palace expected goals | 2.22 |
| Lech Poznan expected goals | 0.79 |
| Both teams to score | 49% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 80% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 58% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 36% |
| Crystal Palace clean sheet | 45% |
| Lech Poznan clean sheet | 11% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Crystal Palace
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Ipswich · Premier League | 2-3 | L |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Middlesbrough · EFL Cup | 3-0 | W |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Fulham · Premier League | 3-2 | W |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Manchester City · Premier League | 1-4 | L |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Everton · Premier League | 0-2 | L |
Lech Poznan
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | FC Thun · UEFA Europa League | 2-2 | D |
| Aug 20, 2026 | FC Thun · UEFA Europa League | 7-0 | W |
| Aug 14, 2026 | KI Klaksvik · UEFA Europa League | 5-0 | W |
| Aug 6, 2026 | KI Klaksvik · UEFA Europa League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Aarhus · UEFA Champions League | 0-3 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Lech Poznan | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Crystal Palace and Lech Poznan: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
Crystal Palace
- J. Mateta (out)
- E. Nketiah (out)
- C. Riad (out)
- I. Sarr (out)
- C. Doucoure (out)
Lech Poznan
- A. Douglas (out)
- A. Gholizadeh (out)
- A. Kozubal (out)
- D. Hakans (out)
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- Lillestrom 1-2 TorreenseSep 17, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Crystal Palace a 71% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Lech Poznan 11%. Crystal Palace are therefore favourites. Final score: 4-0.
What is the most likely correct score for Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan?
2-0 (12.1%), followed by 1-0 (10.9%), 2-1 (9.6%), 3-0 (9.0%) and 1-1 (8.6%).
Will both teams score in Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan?
The probability that both Crystal Palace and Lech Poznan score is 49%. Crystal Palace have a 45% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Lech Poznan 11%.
How many goals should we expect in Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan?
The model expects 3.01 goals (2.22 for Crystal Palace, 0.79 for Lech Poznan). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 80%, over 2.5 goals 58%, over 3.5 goals 36%.
When and where is Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan played?
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), UEFA Europa League. Venue: Selhurst Park, London.
What form are Crystal Palace and Lech Poznan in?
Crystal Palace: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (9 scored, 11 conceded). Lech Poznan: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (15 scored, 5 conceded).
What was the Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Crystal Palace 4-0 Lech Poznan. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Crystal Palace was the model's favourite outcome (71%). The final score ranked 7th among the most likely scorelines (5.0%), behind 2-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (49%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (58%): correct.
How is the Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (2.22 for Crystal Palace, 0.79 for Lech Poznan) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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