Crystal Palace vs KuPS Prediction & Betting Tips (18 December)

Winner last Thursday at Shelbourne 0-3, Crystal Palace is virtually 9th, one point from the top 8 which it will have to integrate to reach the round of 16 without going through the play-offs. The Eagles are blowing hot and cold in this campaign, alternating 3 wins and 2 defeats. They notably capsized in Strasbourg 2-1 last month. There has since been a resurgence in form for the Londoners who have scored 3 victories in all competitions until Sunday and a defeat in the Premier League against Manchester City 0-3. Opposite, KuPS 25th is also on the verge of a position which would ensure a nice surprise.

Defeated by Jagiellonia 1-0 and held in check by Lausanne 0-0, this team aims to return to the path of victory to enter the top 24 and therefore reach the play-offs. A goal far from easy to accomplish for a collective crowned champion of Finland last month but which has not won since the last day of the national exercise. There were the two poor performances in C4 mentioned above and friendlies lost against Häcken 2-0 and Oulu 1-2. 

Palace finds its French Mateta (7 goals in the Premier League, none in C4) and Canvot (defender, potential starter in C4) compared to the last match. The Senegalese international Ismaïla Sarr (8 goals including 2 in C4) is also fit again but he has joined his selection to prepare for the CAN. In parallel with these files, the coach remains deprived of Muñoz, piston with the status of holder on the right side, and of the little or no used Riad, Doucouré, Kporha and Cardines. Former Gunner Nketiah (2 goals and 1 assist in C4) could once again play leading roles on the European scene.

  As for the visitors, midfielder Pasanen has already missed the last 2 matches of the league phase and the long-term absentees Heinonen and Salo should continue to miss their coach's call. The offensive assets Touré (13 goals in the Championship) and Sadiku (10 goals in the Championship) are very much in the game. However, they have not yet scored in this league phase, unlike Parzyszek (2 goals). 

• Summary: Crystal Palace is going head to head with KuPS starting on 18 Dec 2025 at 20:00 UTC at Selhurst Park stadium, London city, England. The match is a part of the UEFA Conference League .
• Referee: Yigal Frid
• Crystal Palace Feedinco Rating: 6.94
• KuPS Feedinco Rating: 6.93