A new chapter begins today for the reigning Kosovo champion, FC Drita, where they will play for the first time in the league stage of the Conference League.
The team from Gjilan has already managed to secure participation in the league stage, while they will begin their adventure in Finland.
Drita’s first match takes place in Tampere, Finland, where local team KuPS is the host.
The match between KuPS and Drita starts at 18:45 and both teams are looking for only victory.
The locals are seen as favorites on paper and are looking for victory, while the Gjilanis aim to cause a surprise.
It’s a game between debutants as KuPS and Drita meet on matchday one of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League campaign. This match at Tammela Stadion on Thursday between the Yellow-Black and the Intellectuals comes with our prediction of over 2.5.
These teams are making their debut in a major UEFA competition group or league phase, making it a historic occasion for both KuPS and Drita. Both teams started their journey in the Champions League qualifiers this season before dropping down to Europa League qualifiers and eventually to this competition.
KuPS won 4-0 away from home in the domestic league competition last weekend to post consecutive victories in the latest season. Both those games saw them score at least three goals, and that placed them in a better position to start well in this competition.
Goals will be much-needed, as KuPS’ latest game in the playoffs of the Europa League saw them concede six goals over two legs.
Drita overcame Differdange 3-1 on aggregate in the playoffs, winning both legs, albeit by a single-goal margin each time. Recent form isn’t encouraging to back the Kosovans to change the script.
