Riga enter this match unbeaten in six competitive fixtures, winning four and drawing two. At home, they have won all three recorded fixtures with eight goals scored and three conceded. Kairat Almaty have suffered two defeats in their last four matches, including a 1-0 away defeat to FC Astana, making a home win or draw a well-supported outcome.
Riga vs Kairat Almaty prediction
- Round
- League Stage - 1
- Venue
- Skonto, Rīga
- Referee
- Florjan Lata, Albania
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +5 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +2 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Riga or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Riga enter this UEFA Europa Conference League fixture in strong form, having won each of their last four competitive fixtures. Their recent sequence includes a 2-0 away win against Tukums and a 2-1 away victory over Aris, contributing to an unbeaten run of four wins and two draws across their last six outings with 12 goals scored and six conceded.
Kairat Almaty arrive with more inconsistent momentum, posting three victories and two losses over their previous five matches. Although they secured a 1-0 home win against Zhetysu in their latest game, they struggled in recent tests, suffering a 1-0 defeat on the road against FC Astana and a 4-1 home setback against FK Tobol Kostanay.
With Riga demonstrating solid consistency on home soil, where they have won all three recorded games and scored eight goals, the hosts hold an edge in stability heading into this European tie.
Key factors
- Riga are undefeated in their last six matches, recording four wins and two draws.
- Riga have won all three of their recorded home fixtures, scoring eight goals and allowing three.
- Riga come into the fixture on a four-match winning streak across all competitions.
- Kairat Almaty have lost two of their last four games, failing to score in their recent away defeat against FC Astana.
Statistical comparison
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | SC FreiburgPromotion - Conference League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 19 | FC NordsjaellandPromotion - Conference League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 20 | Egnatia RrogozhinëPromotion - Conference League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 21 | RigaPromotion - Conference League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 22 | FK Crvena ZvezdaPromotion - Conference League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 23 | CSKA SofiaPromotion - Conference League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 24 | FK JablonecPromotion - Conference League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 28 | Heart Of Midlothian | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 29 | FC Iberia 1999 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 30 | Getafe | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| 31 | Kairat Almaty | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 32 | FC Thun | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 33 | Lincoln Red Imps FC | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 34 | KuPS | 2 | -4 | 0 |
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