Crystal Palace vs KuPS – Predicted lineup and team news

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·18 December 2025

Crystal Palace vs KuPS – Predicted lineup and team news

Crystal Palace welcome KuPS to Selhurst Park on Thursday night, knowing a win could secure their spot in the Conference League Round of 16.

Currently, Oliver Glasner’s side balance European ambitions with a congested domestic schedule. In fact, the manager promised extreme rotation since a Premier League game against Leeds United takes place just 48 hours later.

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Despite the need to rest players, Palace feel desperate to improve their recent home record. Unfortunately, they went three games without a win at Selhurst Park. However, facing a Finnish side that struggles to score away from home presents the perfect opportunity to bounce back and seal automatic qualification.

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Regrettably, Oliver Glasner faces a fresh injury crisis. Specifically, a serious hamstring injury sustained against Manchester City rules out Daichi Kamada for up to 10 weeks. Furthermore, Daniel Muñoz, Cheick Doucouré, and Chadi Riad remain sidelined.

Given the schedule, fringe players and academy prospects could feature heavily. Notably, youngsters Dean Benamar, Mofe Jemide, and George King trained with the first team. However, the predicted lineup suggests a relatively strong core may still start to ensure the result. Surprisingly, Ismaïla Sarr appears in the possible XI despite reports of an ankle issue. Finally, Eddie Nketiah expects to lead the line, supported by Yeremy Pino.