The UEFA Champions League qualifier match between Kuopion Palloseura and Derry City FC will take place at Kuopion Keskuskentan Tekonurmi on thursday at 9:30 pm IST.
The upcoming match between Finnish club KuPS and Northern Irish club Derry City FC is scheduled to take place at Kuopion Keskuskentan Tekonurmi on Thursday evening at 9:30 PM IST. In their last five matches, the hosts have struggled to maintain their best form, managing just one win against KTP, while losing three matches and drawing one. On the contrary, the visitors have been in excellent form, with a streak of not losing a single match in their last five games, securing four wins and one draw.
KuPS has faced challenges in their last five matches, securing only one victory, suffering three defeats, and drawing one. Their defensive performance has been worrisome as they conceded goals in each game, raising doubts about the team management. Furthermore, their offensive efforts have been lackluster, struggling to score effectively, leading to overall performance issues. On the other hand, Derry City currently holds the upper hand in the tie, making a comeback with a 2-1 win in the first leg in Northern Ireland. KuPS initially took the lead through a penalty goal from Axel Vidjeskog, but Derry City’s William Patching and Cian Kavanagh scored in the second half to turn the tide in their favor.
On the other hand, Derry City has been on an impressive winning streak in their recent matches, achieving victory in four out of their last five encounters and drawing one without conceding against HB Torshavn. Their defense has been strong, effectively preventing opponents from scoring, while their attacking line has demonstrated skill in scoring crucial goals, giving the team an edge over their rivals. Derry City progressed to this stage with a 1-0 aggregate victory over HB Torshavn. In response to their European defeat, KuPS bounced back with a 2-0 home win over KTP in the Finnish Veikkausliiga, with Arttu Heinonen scoring twice to secure the win. The winner of this tie will face either Basel or Tobol in the next round of qualifiers.
Kuopion Palloseura probable starting lineup: Kreidl, Sichenje, Savolainen, Cisse, Antwi, Veteli, Nissila, Oksanen, Saarinen, Bispo, Tuominen
Derry City FC probable starting lineup: Maher, Boyce, Coll, McEleney, McJannet, Duffy, Patching, Doherty, Diallo, O’Reilly, McGonigle
Kuopion Palloseura
| Opponents | Score |
| KTP | 2-0 (W) |
| Derry City FC | 1-2 (L) |
| Inter Turku | 1-1 (D) |
| VPS | 0-1 (L) |
| Mariehamn | 1-2 (L) |
Derry City FC
| Opponents | Score |
| KuPS | 2-1 (W) |
| Athlone | 3-0 (W) |
| HB Torshavn | 1-0 (W) |
| HB Torshavn | 0-0 (D) |
| Silgo Rovers | 2-1 (W) |
| Opponents | Score |
| Derry City beat KuPS | 1-2 |
The UEFA Champions League qualifier match between Kuopion Palloseura and Derry City FC will take place at Kuopion Keskuskentan Tekonurmi on thursday at 9:30 pm IST.
| Kuopion Palloseura vs Derry City FC | Key Details |
| Date | August 3 |
| Venue | Kuopion Keskuskentan Tekonurmi |
| Kickoff time in Finland | 7:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Northern Ireland | 5:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 9:30 pm (Thursday) |
As of now, there is no reliable information available for live streaming of the match between Kuopion Palloseura and Derry City FC. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will update the viewers as soon as possible if any official live streaming options become available. Please stay tuned for further updates.
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