Crystal Palace vs KuPS Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Conference League 2025-26

This is going to be the first-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Crystal Palace are all set to lock horns with KuPS Kuopio for their round 6 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League. This is going to be an interesting contest to look at. It is going to take place at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles eased past Shelbourne in their previous European competition match. It was a complete performance by them.

They will be looking to deliver a similar performance in their upcoming game. Crystal Palace will be at home for their next match and will be keen to use it to their advantage.

The Finland-based club are doing well domestically, but the same cannot be said for their recent performances in the UEFA Conference League. Kuopion Palloseura have only been able to secure a single win in their first five matches of the tournament.

They will be away from home. They will have to do a lot of hard work in their next game, if they want to secure three important points.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Selhurst Park
• Date: Friday, December 19
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Dec 18; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

European football returns to Selhurst 🤩Secure your tickets for our fixture against KuPS here ⤵️

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 15, 2025

Form:

Crystal Palace: L-W-W-W-L

KuPS Kuopio: W-W-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

The Frenchman will have an important role to play in the attacking front for Crystal Palace. Even though he failed to secure a goal or assist against Man City in the previous Premier League outing, he remains one of the main men in the squad. Jean-Philippe Mateta have put up some decent performances this season and will now be looking to put up a strong show to help his side here.

Piotr Parzyszek (KuPS Kuopio)

Piotr Parzyszek will be keen to step up his game so that he can help his team have a chance against the Eagles. In five UEFA Conference League appearances this season, he has scored two goals. The 32-year-old is going to lead his side in the final third and top efforts by him can be helpful for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Kuopion Palloseura have failed to score a goal in their last three games.
• Crystal Palace have secured two clean sheets in their last five attempts.
• These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.

Crystal Palace vs KuPS: Betting Tips and Odds

• Crystal Palace to win @1/5 Skybet
• Jean-Philippe Mateta to score @8/13 QuinnBet
• Goals over 3.5 @23/20 10bet

Injury and Team News

Chadi Riad, Daichi Kamada, Jaydee Canvot, Daniel Munoz, Cheick Oumar Doucoure and Caleb Kporha are not going to be in action for Crystal Palace. They are not match fit. Ismalia Sarr might also sit out due to national team duty.

Kuopion Palloseura will miss out on the services of Samuel Pasanen. He is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Palace won: 0

KuPS won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Clyne, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Nketiah, Pino; Mateta

KuPS Kuopio predicted lineup (4-2-2-2)

Kreidl (GK); Armah, Cisse, Meittinen, Antwi; Arifi, Oksanen; Voutilainen, Ruoppi; Toure, Parzyszek

Match Prediction

The Eagles will be confident coming into the game while the visitors will be under pressure. Crystal Palace are likely to come out on top. They should outplay Kuopion Palloseura in their upcoming UEFA Conference League clash.

Prediction: Palace 3-1 KuPS

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN

Nigeria: SuperSport

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