KuPS Kuopio vs KAA Gent: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

KuPS Kuopio host KAA Gent at Tammelan Stadion on Thursday 5 November 2026, kick-off 17:45 UTC, in the Conference League (round 3). KuPS Kuopio have had 21 days of rest since playing Trabzonspor (Conference League); KAA Gent have had 21 after facing AGF and travel about 1,688 km. KuPS Kuopio have no reported absences; KAA Gent are missing 2 (Josué Vergara, Mouhamed Ngom).