There will be fireworks when Ararat-Armenia and Riga FC lock horns in the first leg of the Champions League first qualifying round. As both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach in the first leg, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Armenian side head into Tuesday's encounter in good spirits after holding Vojvodina to a 1-1 draw in their final warm-up match. Artur Serobyan, who scored seven league goals last season, was on target in that friendly and is expected to pose the biggest threat to the visitors' defence. Ararat-Armenia have won seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, conceding only 0.7 goals per game and keeping seven clean sheets, which underlines their defensive discipline ahead of this important European opener.
Riga FC, meanwhile, arrive in Armenia in excellent form as they continue their title chase in the Latvian top flight, sitting just one point behind league leaders RFS. Midfielder Iago Siqueira Augusto remains the creative force in the team, while Riga have won eight of their last ten matches in all competitions, averaging 2.5 goals scored and conceding only 0.5 per game. With both sides looking well organised and eager to avoid taking unnecessary risks before the return leg, a closely fought contest is on the cards.
As both teams are in excellent form and neither will want to give away an early advantage in this two-legged tie, we are tempted to bet on Draw, alongside Half-Time Draw and Both Teams to Score (despite strong defensive records, both sides possess enough attacking quality to find the net).
This Champions League match will be played on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 17:00.
What is our Ararat-Armenia vs Riga FC prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Ararat-Armenia 1 - 1 Riga FC
Ararat-Armenia vs Riga FC Betting Tips
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
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View OfferArarat-Armenia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwdwwlww | 2.20 |
| Home | lwwlw | 1.80 |
| Away | wwdww | 2.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| BTTS | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.49 | 1.04 | 1.93 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.07 | 1.14 | 1.01 |
Riga FC Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwwwwdww | 2.60 |
| Home | dwwwww | 2.67 |
| Away | wwdw | 2.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.17 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 2.50 | 2.67 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| BTTS | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 2.02 | 2.02 | 2.04 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.97 | 0.89 | 1.09 |
Ararat-Armenia vs Riga FC Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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