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Maccabi Tel-Aviv clash with Riga at the Partizan Stadium on Thursday in the UEFA Europa League, looking to build on their last victory. After witnessing four consecutive defeats in their campaign, the Yellows overcame Besiktas 3-1 on matchday five. Gavriel Kanichowsky put them in front after 23 minutes, before Rafa Silva equalized for the Owls 15 minutes later. But Dor Peretz restored Tel-Aviv's lead in the added minutes of the opening half.
Weslley Patati then added gloss to the scoreline in the closing stages with a third goal in the 80th minute, as the Israeli outfit claimed their first three-pointer of the Europa League season.
However, their qualifying hopes remain in jeopardy as Žarko Lazetić's side are down in 31st position and out of contention to reach the round of 16 right now. As only three games remain in the league phase, Tel-Aviv are running out of time to secure their progression.
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They will be happy to see that Riga are in a worse position, as the Latvian outfit have accumulated only two points so far, and sit another three positions adrift of their rivals. They haven't won a single game in the competition this season, while drawing twice.
Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs Riga FS Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first official clash between the sides in their history.
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have faced a Latvian side before: Riga FC in the first qualifying round of the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League, winning that match 2-0.
- After losing four games in a row, the Yellows have gone unbeaten in their next five.
- Riga are one of the five teams still winless in the Europa League: Twente, Ludogorets Razgrad, Nice and Dynamo Kiev are the others.
- Viktors Morozs' side have lost their last two official games.
Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs Riga FS Prediction
The Yellows will be upbeat here after picking up a big scalp in their last Europa League fixture and could come flying out of the blocks for another win.
Riga have also largely struggled in their campaign as their lack of experience has shown. We expect Maccabi Tel-Aviv to secure the win.
Prediction: Maccabi Tel-Aviv 2-1 Riga FS
Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs Riga FS Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Maccabi Tel-Aviv to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
