Lech Poznan
- KKS Lech Poznan are heavy favorites at 1.17 to beat KuPS Palloseura in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League 2025-2026 knockout tie, and a draw at 6.6.
- Niels Frederiksen’s side are on a strong run of form that has seen them move up the Ekstraklasa table with a 2-1 win at Korona Kielce at the weekend.
KuPS Palloseura
- Jarkko Wiss’s side favour a direct, energetic style emphasizing defensive organization and set-piece threats.
- It is a formula that has worked when facing teams such as Crystal Palace in the group phase, who were held to a 2-2 draw at Kuopio, but has been less successful against better sides such as Lech.
- The loss of Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba to a red card in the first-leg has made it even harder to see how KuPS can find the two goals they need to force extra time in Poznań.
- Jerry Voutilainen and Clinton Antwi are defensive stalwarts for Wiss, but goalkeeper Johannes Kreidl will have to be on his best form to keep the Finnish side in the tie.
Head-to-Head
This is the first competitive meeting between these two clubs, but Lech have drawn first blood .
Lech Poznan
- Taofeek Ismaheel is the creative spark in the Lech engine room, but he’s as much a threat when he’s running at defenders as when he has the ball at his feet.
- Mikael Ishak has a proven record as a goalscorer in this competition and the Ekstraklasa so he is the main focal point of Lech’s attack with the likes of Patrik Wålemark and Yannick Agnero providing cover and the width to keep the game moving.
KuPS Palloseura
- Jaakko Oksanen is the anchor of the KuPS midfield, providing composure and ball progression to aid any comeback in the second leg.
- Jerry Voutilainen and Clinton Antwi are defensive stalwarts for Wiss, but goalkeeper Johannes Kreidl will have to be on his best form to keep the Finnish side in the tie.
Betting Insights
- Lech priced at 1.17 with a draw at 6.6 highlights a clear market expectation.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.42 looks about right as both teams will have to attack the goal at some stage, but KuPS more than Lech.
Prediction
KuPS have to score at least twice to give themselves a chance of extra-time, but without the suspended Luyeye-Lutumba , we don’t think they will get there.
