| Crystal Palace wins | Draw | Kuopion Palloseura wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | 7.7 | 26 |
| Crystal Palace | Kuopion Palloseura |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, December 18, 2025, 3:00 PM EST
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London, England
- Competition: UEFA Conference League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Crystal Palace vs KuPS | Thursday, December 18, 2025, 3:00 PM EST |
| Crystal Palace odds | -667 |
| KuPS odds | +1700 |
| Draw | +800 |
| Over 2 | -667 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Crystal Palace vs KuPS Preview and Team News
Crystal Palace Team News
This is an important night for Crystal Palace as they bid to secure a top-eight finish in the initial phase of the Conference League. They are currently one place outside the positions that guarantee direct entry into the round of 16.
Victory over KuPS would guarantee safe passage into that stage, with no need for an additional play-off tie.
It’s three wins and two defeats for the Eagles so far in this competition. The extra demands of European football haven’t seriously derailed their domestic challenge.
Adam Wharton excellence 👏 pic.twitter.com/kT4ZB14bLJ
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 15, 2025
However, they were beaten 3-0 at home by Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. That scoreline was not a fair reflection of a game that saw Palace have twice as many shots as their opponents.
Oliver Glasner may need to tweak his tactics over the coming weeks with key man Ismaïla Sarr away on AFCON duty. They won’t be able to break as effectively without the Senegalese star. However, they’ll likely need to dictate the tempo and play on the front foot for most of this match in any case.
The hosts are also hampered by injuries to Daichi Kamada, Cheick Doucouré, Daniel Muñoz, and Chadi Riad.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs KuPS (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Guéhi, Lacroix, Richards; Sosa, Wharton, Lerma, Clyne; Uche, Pino; Mateta.
KuPS Team News
There is also something riding on this fixture for Kuopion Palloseura. They are currently just outside the top 24 positions. The Finnish outfit therefore must avoid defeat at Selhurst Park to stand any chance of staying in the Conference League.
They’ve been defensively solid in this competition so far, only conceding three times in five games. Jarkko Wiss sets KuPS up with a back four, but he regularly changes his structure further up the pitch.
🥹 💛🖤 #KuPS #UECLfi pic.twitter.com/8KJTLPPlBP
— Jere Toppinen 🪣 (@YellowsKuopio) December 11, 2025
They’ve used 4-3-3, 4-4-2, and 4-2-3-1 systems already in the league phase. Their last two matches have ended in a 1-0 defeat to Jagiellonia and a 0-0 draw against Lausanne-Sport.
Polish striker Piotr Parzyszek is often their main goal threat. He has the height to compete with the home backline, and has scored four times in his last 10 appearances in all competitions.
KuPS predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (4-3-3): Kreidl; Antwi, Miettinen, Cissé, Armah; Oksanen, Arifi, Voutilainen; Ruoppi, Parzyszek, Toure.
Crystal Palace vs KuPS Prediction
- Pick: Crystal Palace to win
- Odds: -667 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 2-0 KuPS
There should only be one winner in this match, with Palace’s much superior quality likely to shine through over 90 minutes. While the Eagles have found the Conference League a bit trickier than they might have expected, they’ll be highly motivated here.
The chance to secure two free midweeks in February when the play-off round takes place is a major incentive.
Oliver Glasner reflects after Manchester City 🎙️
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 15, 2025
Glasner has taken the competition seriously, and he may pick a slightly stronger lineup here than the one that started the 3-0 win in Dublin against Shelbourne last week. Even without Sarr, their attack will feature plenty of pace, power and skill, which should see them ultimately breach the visiting defence.
Crystal Palace vs KuPS Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Under 3.5 goals
- Odds: -111 (20Bet)
KuPS have shown that they are capable of setting up in an organised manner and restricting their opponents. A potential 4-3-3 structure may evolve into a 4-5-1 out of possession in this contest.
That could make it a slightly frustrating evening for Crystal Palace. They are often more effective when their attacking players have space to run into, which may rarely be the case in this encounter. That points towards a relatively low-scoring home win.
Crystal Palace vs KuPS Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
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