Vardar will be looking to build on their promising display against KuPS when they welcome Riga FC in the first leg of the Conference League second qualifying round. However, we predict a 1-1 draw as Riga FC are in the middle of the season. The Macedonian side suffered a heartbreaking Champions League exit despite defeating the Finnish champions 3-2 away from home in the return leg, proving they can compete at this level. Both Zakaric and Puleio are pushing for recalls to the starting XI after making an immediate impact off the bench with goals against KuPS. Vardar head into the clash in excellent form, having won eight of their last ten matches in all competitions while averaging 2.6 goals per game. They have also been rock-solid at the back, conceding just 0.5 goals per match and keeping seven clean sheets during that spell.
Riga FC, meanwhile, are already in full competitive rhythm as the Latvian league campaign continues. They bounced back from their Champions League elimination to Ararat-Armenia with a convincing 3-1 victory over Tukums 2000 at the weekend. Top scorer Mohamed Badamosi remains the main attacking threat after another productive campaign. Riga have also won eight of their last ten matches, averaging 2.4 goals per game, although they have failed to score in 40% of their recent away fixtures, something Vardar will look to exploit.
Both sides arrive in excellent form, making this a closely contested first-leg encounter. Therefore, we are tempted to place our bets on Draw, alongside Under 2.5 goals and Half-Time Draw.
This Europa Conference League match will be played on Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 19:00.
What is our Vardar vs Riga FC prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Vardar 1 - 1 Riga FC
Vardar vs Riga FC Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 120 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 300 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Riga FC +1.5 @ -715 Odds
- European Handicap: Riga FC +2 @ -900 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -182 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Vardar Skopje to Win @ 110 Odds
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View OfferVardar Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwwwwwlw | 2.50 |
| Home | wwwwl | 2.40 |
| Away | dwwww | 2.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.20 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Conceded | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| BTTS | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.72 | 1.97 | 1.29 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.02 |
Riga FC Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdwwlwww | 2.50 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | wdwlw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.80 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 3.00 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 2.03 | 2.16 | 1.90 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.02 | 0.87 | 1.18 |
Vardar vs Riga FC Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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