Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Riga FC
Match Time & Date:
27 August 2025
17:45
Prediction: 1-2
Sparta Prague
Riga FC will try to claim a major scalp in the Conference League playoffs tie with Sparta Prague as the two teams take on each other at Skonto stadions on Wednesday. Riga need to overcome a two-goal deficit, but they are seen as big underdogs in the return leg. Even though there are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, Costa Rica forward Anthony Contreras is widely expected to return to the starting XI.
Brian Priske’s men, on the other hand, are on a nine-game winning run in all competitions, and with their efficiency in transition play, away win should be considered. It has to be noted, though, that both Pavel Kaderabek and Adam Sevinsky are rated doubtful for the visiting team after limping off with injuries in a 3-2 win over Dukla Prague at the weekend. Ecuador international Angelo Preciado is widely expected to return to the starting XI.
Highlighted Team (Sparta Prague):
Established in 1893, Sparta Prague is one of Europe’s oldest clubs and the most successful side in Czech Republic, having won no fewer than 36 league titles and 27 Czech Cup trophies. The club play their games at the Generali Arena in Prague and hold a long-lasting rivalry with Slavia Prague.
Sparta Prague enjoyed their Golden Years in the 1960’s, when average attendance was nearly 40,000 and players like Jiri Tichy, Andrej Kvasnak and Vaclav Masek entertained the crowds week in week out. Rudi largely impressed in the maiden Champions League campaign during the 1991/92 season as they finished second in the semi-final group, meaning they were among top 4 European sides at the moment.
Nevertheless, Sparta Prague have enjoyed little to no success on the European stage since, reaching the Champions League knockout stages on just one occasion, with their latest major coup the return of prodigal son Tomas Rosicky from Arsenal.
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