KuPS vs CSU Craiova - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026/2027 UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round Match - KuPS vs CSU Craiova.
KuPS welcome Romanian side CSU Craiova for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League third qualifying round tie on Thursday, August 6, 2026, with both clubs aiming to keep their hopes of reaching the league phase alive after dropping from the UEFA Champions League qualifying path. KuPS have been one of the strongest teams in Finland this season and will rely on their excellent home form in Kuopio, while Craiova arrive with momentum after a convincing domestic victory and greater European experience. This will be the first competitive meeting between the clubs.
Kick-off: 18:00 CET / 19:00 local time (EEST, Kuopio) / 12:00 p.m. US Eastern
Venue: Savon Sanomat Areena, Kuopio, Finland
How to Watch KuPS vs CSU Craiova - UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round Match
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Team News
KuPS
- Head coach Miika Nuutinen is expected to be without midfielder Samuel Pasanen, who continues to recover from a knee injury.
- Long-term absentee Jerry Voutilainen also remains unavailable.
- KuPS are otherwise close to full strength and should field a lineup similar to the side that narrowly missed progressing in Champions League qualifying.
CSU Craiova
- Romanian coach Filipe Coelho has few selection concerns ahead of the trip to Finland.
- Forward Assad Al Hamlawi has recently struggled with injury, although Craiova possess plenty of attacking depth.
- In-form striker Steven Nsimba is expected to lead the line after an excellent recent scoring run, including a brace in the team's latest Liga I victory.
Predicted Lineups
KuPS (4-3-3):
Kreidl; Puukko, Magassa, Adams, Antwi; Gasc, Pennanen, Touray; Jyry, Moreno Ciorciari, Armah.
CSU Craiova (4-3-3):
Lazar; Vlădoiu, Badelj, Zajkov, Ndong; Căpățînă, Crețu, Baiaram; Mitriță, Nsimba, Lukic.