Riga FC will face off against Jablonec at Skonto Stadium in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Both teams are in search of their first win after two rounds of matches in the league phase.
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Riga FC were held at home to a 1-1 draw by Kairat of Kazakhstan on matchday one. They repeated the same scoreline in their follow-up game, playing out a 1-1 draw with Pafos from Cyprus. The results leave Riga sitting in the 20th spot on two points. They could move into the top 16 if they succeed in beating Jablonec in this match.
The Latvian champions have played in all the editions of the UEFA Conference League since its inception in 2021. Their best record remains the playoff round. With one matchday left to wrap up the 2026 Latvian Higher League, second-placed Riga FC can no longer defend their title, as RFS are already champions.
Jablonec launched their campaign on the road, losing to German side SC Freiburg 3-2, before playing out a goalless draw against Brighton on matchday two. The visitors are enduring a slow start and must revive their campaign before it’s too late. Their struggles are visible as well in the local top flight, where they have maintained an inconsistent run.
The Czech club lost their previous league game at home against Slavia Prague 5-0. It was their third defeat in five matches across all competitions. After 13 rounds of matches, Jablonec sit seventh on 20 points in the Czech First League, trailing the top spot by 11 points. They are playing against Riga FC for the first time.
Riga FC vs Jablonec Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Riga have won three times and drawn twice in their last five matches at home.
- Riga are unbeaten in their last 10 matches, winning six times and drawing four times.
- Riga have scored nine goals and conceded five in their last five matches.
- Jablonec have won three times and lost twice in their last five away matches.
- Riga have won twice and drawn three times in their last five matches, while Jablonec have won once, drawn once and lost three times. Form Guide: Riga – D-W-D-W-D, Jablonec – L-W-D-L-L.
Riga FC vs Jablonec Prediction
Riga will be looking to seize this opportunity to claim their first victory of the series, but it could be tricky with an unfamiliar adversary.
Jablonec will hope to avoid another setback, which could drain their momentum in the league phase. Riga are expected to win based on home advantage.
Prediction: Riga FC 2-1 Jablonec
Riga FC vs Jablonec Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Riga FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Riga FC to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Jablonec to score – Yes
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
