Crystal Palace FC is favored to win due to their superior Premier League quality and recent Conference League form, including a 3-0 win over Shelbourne and key players like Jean-Philippe Mateta and Yéremy Pino in top shape with multiple goals and assists in recent matches. Zrinjski Mostar, while strong domestically with a recent 1-0 win over FK Sarajevo, face a step up in competition, with betting odds listing Palace around 1.65 and Zrinjski at 4.50 with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts on February 19, 2026, at 17:45 UTC (5:45 PM UTC), which corresponds to 6:45 PM CET local time in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina.

The game will be played at Stadion Pod Bijelim Brijegom in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, the home stadium of HŠK Zrinjski Mostar with a capacity for competitive European matches and known for its passionate local support.

Crystal Palace FC is predicted to win with moneyline odds around 1.65 on DexWin, leveraging their recent 2-2 draw against KuPS and strong away form, while Zrinjski's home advantage may not overcome Palace's attacking depth led by Nketiah and Sarr scoring 2 goals each recently.

As this is their first-ever head-to-head meeting in the UEFA Conference League Knockout Phase, no prior record exists, but Crystal Palace's higher league pedigree and recent European results give them the edge over Zrinjski Mostar's domestic success.