Crystal Palace vs KuPS Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League
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by Daniel Ngulu in Conference League Predictions
The final matchday of the UEFA Conference League league stage is here, and among the top fixtures, Crystal Palace will be hosting KuPS. Both sides need to win this to separately aid their quests for progression. Crystal Palace start the round placed ninth, one point behind the top eight, while KuPS are 25th, a point outside the playoff places. Read on for our prediction of the match.
A shocking home defeat to AEK Larnaca and one away to league leaders Strasbourg have left the Eagles on nine points after five games. With a congestion of fixtures and a number of players set to leave for the African Cup of Nations, Palace are hoping to finish in the top eight to avoid the playoffs.
While Palace look to escape the playoffs, that is the only available route for KuPS, who have managed just a win in their opening five games. The Finnish side has six points heading into this encounter.
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The Best Betting Odds for Crystal Palace v KuPS Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.29 | 5.5 | 10 |
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1.22 | 6 | 11 |
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1.25 | 5.5 | 10 |
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1.26 | 5.6 | 11 |
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1.25 | 5.5 | 10 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Crystal Palace and KuPS?
Our prediction for the Crystal Palace vs KuPS match is: BTTS: No.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 18/12/2025 between Crystal Palace and KuPS in Conference League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 40.81% for a win of Crystal Palace against KuPS with odds of 1.29 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Crystal Palace vs KuPS is 21.12% with odds of 6.4 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 38.07% chance ⭐ for a win of KuPS vs Crystal Palace with odds of 12 at Tonybet.
Crystal Palace vs KuPS Form
Crystal Palace and KuPS's standings in the Conference League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9
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9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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25
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6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Crystal Palace and KuPS Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Conference League
7 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3 Dec 2025 - Premier League
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
27 Nov 2025 - Conference League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
9 Nov 2025 - Premier League
6 Nov 2025 - Conference League
1 Nov 2025 - Premier League
23 Oct 2025 - Conference League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Dec 2025 - Conference League
7 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Nov 2025 - Conference League
22 Nov 2025 - Premier League
29 Oct 2025 - Carabao Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Dec 2025 - Conference League
27 Nov 2025 - Conference League
9 Nov 2025 - Veikkausliiga
6 Nov 2025 - Conference League
2 Nov 2025 - Veikkausliiga
30 Oct 2025 - Veikkausliiga
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Dec 2025 - Conference League
6 Nov 2025 - Conference League
2 Nov 2025 - Veikkausliiga
30 Oct 2025 - Veikkausliiga
19 Oct 2025 - Veikkausliiga
18 Oct 2025 - Naisten Liiga
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Nov 2025 - Conference League
9 Nov 2025 - Veikkausliiga
27 Oct 2025 - Veikkausliiga
23 Oct 2025 - Conference League
16 Oct 2025 - Veikkausliiga
12 Oct 2025 - Naisten Liiga
Crystal Palace - KuPS: Form Analysis
Crystal Palace’s ride in Europe has blown hot and cold, but here they have a chance to make a big leap. As things stand, avoiding defeat will secure them at least a playoff spot.
However, a win will be the best guarantee for a top eight finish to lead them into the last 16. To get there, Palace will have to improve on their weekend performance.
They were thrashed 3-0 at home by Manchester City in the Premier League. That outcome confirmed a third straight winless outing at home.
It also brought to an end their run of three straight wins, one of them having been in this competition, a 3-0 victory away to Shelbourne. In this competition, they’ve won three and lost two of their five matches.
KuPS are struggling on their debut league phase appearance in Europe.
For KuPS, reaching the league stage of this competition was a massive milestone. Now they have a decisive game on their hands.
A trip away to Palace isn’t just that; they realistically need a win to settle into the playoff places. As it is, they are one point outside, and though a draw would still do, they can’t bank on that in this congested race.
Their only win in the league phase came at home to Slovan Bratislava on matchday three. Three draws added to that have them on six points going into this round.
The Finnish league ended in November, but KuPS haven't reaped much from their extended rest.
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Crystal Palace vs KuPS last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Missing players
C. Riad
C. Kporha
D. Munoz
MidfielderC. Doucoure
Crystal Palace & KuPS Squad Analysis
Eddie Nketiah has been one of the most important players at Crystal Palace this season. He has played seven consecutive matches since returning from a hamstring injury and looks poised to continue here.
Oliver Glasner will, however, be careful how he makes use of the forward, having lost him to the same injury twice this season.
He has five goal involvements this season, and in his last eight scoring appearances, Crystal Palace emerged winners. Hamstring injuries have been Palace’s biggest headaches. Against City on Sunday, Daichi Kamada limped off with such an injury.
Crystal Palace haven't lost when Eddie Nketiah scored the last eight times.
Mohamed Toure has been a key player for KuPS this year. He scored 13 goals and grabbed an assist in the just-concluded Veikkausliiga campaign.
However, he has failed to carry that shape in Europe, where he doesn’t even have a shot on target. His team needs him more now, and the Guinean will be under pressure to perform in London.
With Jaakko Okasanen’s creative touch in midfield, Toure will be hoping to gain. Oksanen has a goal in the Conference League, while he had seven goal contributions in the Veikkausliiga.
Most goals and assists
Crystal Palace
KuPS
J. Mateta
(7 Goals)
, 
I. Sarr
(7 Goals)
P. Parzyszek
(2 Goals)
Y. Pino
(3 Assists)
, 
M. Guehi
(3 Assists)
,
M. Lacroix
(3 Assists)
, 
D. Munoz
(3 Assists)
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J. Mateta
(3 Assists)
B. Armah
(1 Assists)
, 
D. Arifi
(1 Assists)
,
J. Voutilainen
(1 Assists)
Crystal Palace and KuPS Stats in Conference League
Crystal Palace - KuPS Key Points
- Both teams scored in four of Palace’s last 10 outings.
- Palace kept clean sheets in five of their last 10 matches.
- KuPS scored just once in their last five away games in Europe.
- One or both sides failed to score in five of KuPS’ last eight games.
- Half of Palace’s last 10 home matches had at least one side fail to score.
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Our Crystal Palace vs KuPS Prediction
Visiting KuPS haven't had a lot going their way, despite not having a lot of competitive action lately. Their domestic league ended in November, leaving the Conference League as KuPS’ only competition for the remainder of the season.
With just four goals scored, they aren’t doing superbly in Europe. Palace have also had troubles at home in recent matches, scoring just once in the last three. Only twice in their last six matches have both teams scored. Our prediction for Crystal Palace v KuPS is BTTS: No.
Crystal Palace vs KuPS - Other Interesting Predictions
Crystal Palace to win to nil
Given KuPS's form on the road, we aren’t really backing them to get much out of this game. Both teams need a win here to boost their post-league phase chances, but recent form favors the hosts more. Two of their three wins in Europe served clean sheets, and we could see the same here. Our second prediction is for Crystal Palace to win to nil.
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Crystal Palace vs KuPS match : Frequently asked questions
The Crystal Palace v KuPS game will be played on Thursday, 18 December.
The Crystal Palace v KuPS game will be staged at Selhurst Park.
In the UK, the Crystal Palace v KuPS game will be aired on TNT Sports. Viaplay will broadcast the match in Finland, while Sportytrader will have the match updates for this and other Conference League matches.
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