Riga FC will look to produce a memorable comeback when they host Ararat-Armenia in the second leg of their Champions League first qualifying round tie. The Latvian champions face an uphill battle after suffering a 2-0 defeat in the first leg and their task has become even more difficult with first-choice goalkeeper Frens Davids Orols suspended following his red card. Despite that setback, Riga have been outstanding in recent weeks, winning eight of their last ten matches and boasting a perfect home record over that period. They average 2.8 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.5, with an impressive 80% clean-sheet record at home. Backed by their supporters, Riga are expected to attack from the first whistle as they attempt to erase the two-goal deficit.
Ararat-Armenia, meanwhile, produced a disciplined display in the opening encounter and now have one foot in the next qualifying round. The Armenian side have also been in excellent form, winning seven of their last ten matches while conceding only 0.7 goals per game. However, defender Alexandros Malis is expected to miss the return leg through injury, with Wilson Waldez likely to replace him at the heart of the defence. Knowing Riga must take risks, Ararat-Armenia should find opportunities on the counterattack. Even so, overturning a two-goal deficit is never easy, and the hosts have enough quality to make this a much closer contest than the first leg suggested.
Riga have won all of their last five home matches and should respond strongly despite the aggregate deficit. Therefore, our main prediction leans toward Home Win. Additionally, Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 goals markets are worth considering (an open game is expected as Riga chase the tie and Ararat-Armenia look to punish them on the break).
This Champions League match will be played on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 18:00.
What is our Riga FC vs Ararat-Armenia prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Riga FC 2 - 1 Ararat-Armenia
Riga FC vs Ararat-Armenia Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Riga FC -0.5 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Ararat Armenia +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Riga FC to Win @ -350 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Riga FC to Win/Riga FC to Win @ 160 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Riga FC - No @ -188 Odds
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View OfferRiga FC Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwdwwlw | 2.50 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | wdwlw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.00 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 2.80 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 0.60 | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.89 | 1.88 | 1.90 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.06 | 0.94 | 1.18 |
Ararat-Armenia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwdwwlwww | 2.20 |
| Home | lwwlww | 2.00 |
| Away | wdww | 2.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.17 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.33 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.83 | 0.50 |
| BTTS | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.46 | 1.09 | 2.01 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.05 | 1.11 | 0.95 |
Riga FC vs Ararat-Armenia Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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