Ladbrokes previews Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final
Ismaila Sarr is tipped to score anytime in our 9/1 Conference League final bet builder
Eagles tipped to score at least twice and lift the trophy with Pathe Ciss picking up a yellow card
Crystal Palace go in search of a first ever European trophy when they face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday night.
Just 12 months after winning a maiden trophy in the FA Cup, the Eagles can create more history by triumphing against the LaLiga side, who can also claim their first piece of major silverware with a victory in Leipzig.
Check out our in-depth preview for Palace vs Rayo Vallecano including our 9/1 bet builder plus lineups and predictions. Palace are favourites to lift the trophy at 4/9, with Vallecano outsiders at 13/8.
Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Batalla / Ratiu, Mendy, Lejeune, Chavarria / Ciss, Valentin / De Frutos, Palazon, Espino / Alemao
Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano bet builder tips
Ismaila Sarr to score anytime
Ismaila Sarr has enjoyed the best scoring season of his career, grabbing 21 goals across all competitions - including nine in 12 Conference League matches.
That is made even more impressive by the fact that seven of those nine have come in the knockout stages, with the Senegal international scoring in both legs in the quarter-finals and semi-finals.
So often the man for the big occasion for the Eagles, we are tipping that scoring streak to continue when it matters most.
Pathe Ciss to be shown a card
Sarr's Senegal team-mate Pathe Ciss is the favourite in the cards market for the final and for good reason, with the central midfielder already going into the book nine times in LaLiga and a further four during Rayo's Conference League campaign.
A tough-tackling central midfielder, the 32-year-old is Vallecano's disruptor in the centre of the park and it would be no surprise to see him pick up another booking as the Spanish side look to upset the favourites' rhythm from the off.
Crystal Palace to score over 1.5 goals
As our scoreline prediction suggests, we are expecting Palace to get the job done in Leipzig and that should mean scoring a few goals on their way to doing so.
Aston Villa's convincing 3-0 win over Freiburg in last week's Europa League final suggests the Premier League sides are a level above their opponents this season and, with the Eagles already scoring a competition-leading 25 goals this season, our experts reckon at least two more could be in store.
Crystal Palace to lift the trophy
The final pick of our bet builder is for Palace to lift the Conference League trophy, which will be only the second major honour in their history.
Last season's FA Cup final win over Manchester City suggests Glasner knows how to get the best out of his team when the big occasions come and we are struggling to see any other scenario than another European triumph for a Premier League side.
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When is Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano?
Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano takes place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
Where can I watch Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano?
Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano will be shown live on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
Can you bet on Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano?
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