Shelbourne vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips (11 December)

The chances of Shelbourne going beyond the league stage of this Conference League are now very small. Considered one of the Little Thumbs of this competition, this Irish team was only able to grab one small point during the first 4 days. It was against Häcken, when he entered the match 0-0. Since then, the Shels have been beaten by Shkëndija 1-0, by Drita 0-1 and by AZ Alkmaar 2-0. At the same time, in the league, the Dublin-based club finished in 3rd position in the Premier Division at the start of November. For their part, Crystal Palace is not quite meeting the expectations placed on them at the start of the league phase.

Expected to play the leading roles in this mini-championship, this English team is currently only in 18th position in the ranking with 6 points on the clock. Winners of Dynamo kyiv 0-2, the Londoners were then surprised at home by AEK Larnaca 0-1 before getting off to a good start against AZ Alkmaar 3-1. Finally, on the last day, the Eagles ended up losing to Strasbourg 2-1. On the other hand, in the Premier League, Crystal Palace continues to do well. 4th in the standings, Oliver Glasner's men remain on 2 successes obtained against Burnley 0-1 and against Fulham 1-2. 

Suspended during the last day, left back James Norris (32 appearances in the league this season) will be operational again. On the other hand, the doorman Holder Conor Kearns and important defender Sam Bone will not be reinstated. Absent during the trip to Alkmaar, Sean Boyd (3 goals, 2 assists in championship) and the less used Moore are hoped for. Offensively, this team is notably resting Harry Wood (9 goals, 5 assists), on Ademipo Odubeko (8 goals, 3 assists in the league) and on John Martin (7 goals in the league) who were the top scorers in the league but for whom it is more complicated in the Conference League. As for the Eagles, long-term absentees Riad, Kporha, Cardines and Doucouré (ex-Lens) will still not be able to play this game.

In addition, the participations of the important winger Sarr and the replacement full-back Sosa are not guaranteed, they who missed the trip to Fulham last weekend. On the other hand, the English internationals Guehi and Wharton will be present as will the Tricolores Lacroix in defense and Mateta (7 goals in PL) up front. Not sure, however, that they will start since the coach could rotate. 

• Summary: Shelbourne is going head to head with Crystal Palace starting on 11 Dec 2025 at 20:00 UTC at Tallaght Stadium stadium, Dublin city, Ireland. The match is a part of the UEFA Conference League .
• Referee: Martin Matoša
• Shelbourne Feedinco Rating: 6.63
• Crystal Palace Feedinco Rating: 6.88