The UEFA Conference League qualifiers will see Derry City FC lock horns with Riga FC at the Skonto Stadium on Wednesday, July 14.
Riga FC vs Derry City FC Preview
Derry City FC, who are currently third in the League of Ireland Premier Division, suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat last week.
Riga FC have also been in impressive form and are third in the Latvian Higher League at the moment. They slumped to a damaging 2-0 defeat at the hands of Valmieras in their previous game.
Riga FC vs Derry City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Riga FC have an impressive record against Derry City FC, having won the only European fixture that has been played between the two teams.
- Derry City FC are not at their best at the moment and have conceded four goals in their last two matches in all competitions.
- Derry City FC are unbeaten in their last four matches in the League of Ireland Premier Division but did suffer defeat in the reverse fixture last week.
- Riga FC, on the other hand, have picked up only one point from their last two matches in the Latvian Higher League and will need to prove their mettle in this fixture.
- Derry City FC have found the back of the net in each of their last seven matches in the League of Ireland Premier Division and will need to find a way to replicate their league success in this match.
Riga FC vs Derry City FC Prediction
Derry City FC have stepped up to the plate in the league but will need to replicate their domestic success on the European front. They have grown in stature this year and will look to reverse a daunting 2-0 scoreline.
Riga FC can pack a punch on their day and were impressive in the first leg last week. The Irish outfit are in better form at the moment and hold a slight upper hand going into the match.
Prediction: Riga FC 2-1 Derry City FC
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Riga FC vs Derry City FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Riga FC
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Riga FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Gabriel Ramos to score - Yes