Match: UEFA Europa Conference League
Fixture: Crystal Palace vs KuPS
Local Kick-off Time: December 18th, 20:00
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| Category | Item | Corresponding Odds |
|---|---|---|
1X2 | 1 | 1.22 |
| X | 6 | |
| 2 | 13 |
Prediction: Crystal Palace wins
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 Crystal Palace wins.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Crystal Palace
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.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Opponent Goals | Crystal Palace Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2025 | Premier League | Manchester City | 3 | 0 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Conference League | Shelbourne Dublin | 0 | 3 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Premier League | Fulham | 1 | 2 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Premier League | Burnley | 0 | 1 |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Premier League | Manchester United | 2 | 1 |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Conference League | Strasbourg | 2 | 1 |
KuPS
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.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Opponent Goals | KuPS Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | Conference League | Lausanne-Sport | 0 | 0 |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Conference League | Jagellonia Bialystok | 1 | 0 |
| 9 Nov 2025 | Veikkausliiga | HJK Helsinki | 0 | 2 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Conference League | SK Slovan Bratislava | 1 | 3 |
| 2 Nov 2025 | Veikkausliiga | Inter Turku | 2 | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Veikkausliiga | IF Gnistan | 1 | 1 |
Final Handicap Prediction:
Asian Handicap: Crystal Palace -1.5/2
European Handicap: Crystal Palace Win
Predicted Scores: 2-0, 3-0, 3-1
Predicted Total Goals: 2, 3, 4
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