Crystal Palace are favored to win this second leg tie against AEK Larnaca, with the English Premier League side considered Conference League favorites heading into the Round of 16. Palace dominated the first leg at home with a 2-0 victory over Zrinjski Mostar to progress, and they bring superior attacking firepower with Ismaila Sarr, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Eddie Nketiah in their squad. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports offers competitive odds on this matchup.

The match kicks off at 5:45 PM UTC on March 19, 2026, which converts to 1:45 PM EST, 10:45 AM PST, or 5:45 PM GMT depending on your timezone. This is the second leg of the Conference League Round of 16 tie, with the first leg having been played on March 12 at Selhurst Park.

AEK Larnaca will host Crystal Palace at their home stadium in Cyprus on March 19, 2026. The Cypriot side are competing in the Conference League Round of 16 after progressing through earlier qualifying rounds, facing a tough test against the English Premier League club in front of their home supporters.

Crystal Palace are expected to progress further in the Conference League with their superior squad depth and recent European pedigree, though AEK Larnaca will be dangerous at home. Palace's attacking options including Sarr and Mateta give them the edge, but they must manage without Jean-Philippe Mateta due to injury and Maxence Lacroix through suspension in their recent matches.

Crystal Palace and AEK Larnaca met for the first time in this Conference League Round of 16 draw, with no significant head-to-head history between the clubs. The first leg on March 12, 2026 at Selhurst Park will set the tone for this second leg encounter, as Palace look to maintain their unbeaten record in European competition this season.