Home strength of the Czechs versus dangerous counterattacks: prediction for Jablonec vs RFS
The third qualifying round of the Conference League between Jablonec and RFS will take place on August 6 at the Střelnice Stadium in Jablonec nad Nisou. The Czech side will look to extend their impressive home run, while the Latvian champions have already navigated two rounds of qualification and consistently cause problems for opponents on the road.
Jablonec: the home factor helps fix mistakes
Jablonec got past Varaždin, although after the first leg they found themselves in a tough spot. The Czechs lost 2-3 in Croatia, but responded with a much more solid performance at home, winning 2-0 and clinching the tie with a 4-3 aggregate score.
The team is in fine form, having won five of their last six games. After a 2-1 victory over Sigma, Jablonec defeated Pardubice 2-0, and their unbeaten home streak across all competitions - including friendlies - has now reached nine matches: seven wins and two draws.
RFS: European rhythm and confidence on the road
RFS began their qualification campaign earlier than their opponents and have already seen off Glentoran and Vestri. The Latvian side beat the Northern Irish team twice - 2-1 and 2-0 - then thrashed the Icelandic club 4-1 at home and calmly protected their lead in the return leg, drawing 1-1.
The visitors have scored at least twice in three of their four European matches this summer. Moreover, RFS have lost away from home only twice since the start of 2026, so they should feel confident even against a team particularly strong on their own turf.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Jablonec are unbeaten in nine consecutive home matches across all competitions, including friendlies.
- RFS have already come through two qualifying rounds, knocking out Glentoran and Vestri.
- The Latvian club has suffered just two away defeats since the start of 2026.
Both attacks will have their chances: prediction for Jablonec vs RFS
Jablonec will look to control the game and make the most of their familiar home advantage. The Czechs regularly get the job done on their own patch, but the first leg against Varaždin showed their defense can be vulnerable under quick pressure.
RFS have already gained valuable European experience during this qualification run and are adept at exploiting transitions. The hosts should create plenty of opportunities thanks to their attacking energy, but the Latvians are also capable of taking advantage of open spaces, so a goal exchange seems the most logical outcome.
