Crystal Palace's Conference League adventure has been a rollercoaster ride this season so it's hard to know what to expect when they take on Fiorentina in the quarter-finals.
The Eagles were favourites to lift the trophy before a ball was kicked but their passage to the last eight hasn't been smooth and they needed extra-time to see of AEK Larnaca in the last 16.
It has been a disappointing season for Crystal Palace with star men Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi moving on while boss Oliver Glasner is counting down the weeks until his own exit.
They can still finish it on a high by going all the way in Europe but Fiorentina will be a tough nut to crack given their pedigree in this competition.
Conference League runners-up in 2023 and 2024, La Viola also reached the semi-finals last season before being knocked out by Real Betis in extra-time.
It has been a desperately poor domestic campaign for Fiorentina and they still aren't safe from the drop in Serie A.
But they've continued to shine in Europe and will fancy their chances of clipping the Eagles' wings.
How the bookies view it: Fiorentina written off
I'm surprised to see Fiorentina as big as 22/5 with BetMGM for a win at Selhurst Park given their European results in recent seasons. Crystal Palace are 7/10 hot favourites with most firms while the draw pays 14/5 at BetMGM.
Head to head: First-time foes
These sides have never faced off in Europe before but Fiorentina have a decent record against English sides. In 11 games against Liverpool, West Ham, Everton, Spurs and Manchester United, they've won five and lost just four.
Players to watch: Shooting Sarr
Ismaila Sarr was the Eagles hero in the last round as his double in Larnaca took Crystal Palace through to the quarter-finals. The Senegalese forward is 7/4 at Bet365 for another goal and the same firm price him at 2/1 for over 1.5 efforts on target.
Moises Kean is having a decent season in a struggling side and boasts 15 goals for club and country. The Italian is 7/4 with Bet365 to score or set one up at Selhurst Park.
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Probable line-ups
Glasner has a relatively clean bill of health, with only Cheick Doucoure and Eddie Nketiah in the treatment room, but striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is suspended.
Tariq Lamptey remains a long-term absentee for Fiorentina while Manor Solomon, Nicollo Fortini, Rolando Mandrogona and Dodo are doubts.
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Munoz, Mitchell, Lacroix, Richards, Lerma, Wharton, Hughes, Kamada, Sarr, Mateta.
Fiorentina: De Gea, Comuzzo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens, Brescianini, Ndour, Fagioli, Parisi, Gudmundsson, Kean.
Anything else catch the eye?
Crystal Palace have looked leggy at times this season but that shouldn't be an issue in this tie as they've had almost a month off since beating Larnaca.
Glasner's players should come flying out of the traps and they could be worth backing to win the first half at 11/8 with BOYLESports.
First legs are often cagey at this stage of European competitions so it could pay to back a tight game. Betting against BTTS pays 10/11 with 888Sport while under 2.5 goals is the same price at Betfred.
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