One step away from the Conference League play-off qualification. Prediction for the Riga vs Győr match
On August 6 in Riga, the first leg of the Conference League third qualifying round will take place, as Latvian side Riga hosts Hungarian club Győr. I’m backing a bet on goals in this encounter.
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H2H and statistical facts
- Riga have scored in 20 consecutive home matches.
- Győr are unbeaten in five straight games: two wins and three draws.
- These teams have never met before.
Riga started their European campaign in the Champions League qualifiers, where they faced Armenian side Ararat-Armenia in the opening round. The first leg ended in a 0-2 defeat for the Latvians, but in the return match Riga came close to a comeback, winning 3-2—yet it wasn’t enough to progress. Over two legs, they lost 3-4 on aggregate and continued their European journey in the Conference League.
In the Conference League’s second qualifying round, Riga managed to bounce back by knocking out Macedonian outfit Vardar. After a win away, the Latvian team fell behind at home, but exploded with four goals in extra time to book a confident ticket to the next stage.
Domestically, things are also going well for Riga. The Latvian Higher League season is in full swing, and Riga are right in the hunt for the championship, consistently picking up points and remaining the competition’s most prolific side. Thanks to a busy match schedule, the team is in excellent playing shape.
In their last outing, Gula’s men thrashed Grobina 4-0, keeping up the chase on RFS. The gap between the two in the table is just a single point, so the chances of a second straight title for Riga remain very much alive.
The Hungarian club also kicked off their European campaign in the Champions League qualifiers. In the first round, Győr faced Iceland’s Vikingur and couldn’t overcome the hurdle. After a 0-1 loss away, they drew 2-2 at home and bowed out of the tournament, losing 2-3 on aggregate.
After their Champions League exit, Győr switched focus to the Conference League, where they quickly regained their confidence. In Luxembourg, they settled all questions against Bissen with a thumping 6-2 victory, then played out a draw at home in the return leg.
The Hungarian side has notably improved their organization and earned a spot in the third qualifying round, showing more stability in defense and making the most of their attacking chances.
The new Hungarian league season is already underway, and Győr have made a solid start, picking up crucial points in the opening rounds. The team is gradually building form, and a packed fixture list is helping them maintain a high tempo ahead of European fixtures.
What to bet on?
The hosts look like slight favorites in this first leg. Home advantage, strong match rhythm thanks to the ongoing Latvian league, and confident European home performances could prove decisive. Still, the Hungarian club are more than capable of achieving a positive result ahead of the return fixture. I’m backing the total to go over 2 goals.
