Crystal Palace – KuPS: a night you won’t want to miss at Selhurst Park 
Thursday night, Selhurst Park will roar for a rare European bill. Crystal Palace host KuPS, eager to take back control of their Conference League campaign. Against an opponent with far less experience at this level, the Eagles know mistakes won’t be forgiven.
Crystal Palace: solid in England, set to be tested in Europe 
Crystal Palace aren’t hiding anymore. Established in the Premier League for seasons, the club now shows real ambition. FA Cup winners last year, the Eagles are feeling the squeeze of European fixtures for the first time, while staying competitive domestically.
In the league, Oliver Glasner’s side impresses with consistency. Fifth after 16 games, just two points off fourth, the Londoners are on the rise. In the Conference League it’s been patchy. Nine points from five games — good days, bad days, but nothing that calms the nerves.
They were thumped 3-0 by Manchester City in their last Premier League outing. Still, they’d shown better form before that — a win at Shelbourne, a victory over Fulham. At home, it’s time to answer.
KuPS: solid at home, shakier outside Finland 
In Finland, KuPS have proved their worth. Back-to-back national champions, Kuopio dominate the Veikkausliiga with rare consistency. In Europe it’s a different story. Learning the hard way is part of the job, especially against teams from the bigger leagues.
After five Conference League games, the Canaries sit 25th with six points. Their last European match was a forgettable draw with Lausanne-Sport. Before that, they showed grit with a win over Jagiellonia Białystok. Still, a trip to London is another level.
Football Prediction Crystal Palace vs KuPS
Crystal Palace win & +1,5 goals
Every point matters in Europe. Palace should show their technical edge and the know-how that comes from higher-level nights. At Selhurst, against a brave but limited KuPS, the Eagles have everything to win without breaking a sweat.
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