- Riga have won their last four games in a row and have scored in all of them.
- Gyori are on a two-game draw streak, with 2-2 away to Budapest Vasas SC and 1-1 at home to Atert Bissen.
- Riga FC are slight favourites, though Gyori's recent results have them closer in the markets.
An interesting fixture
Thursday's UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 1st round second-leg matchup between Riga FC and Gyori ETO FC is shaping up to be a tasty fixture in Latvia. Adrian Gula's men have the edge on the pitch at this moment in time, but the Hungarians have a solid base in Europe and will be no easy beat at Skonto Stadium.
The home side come into this match in red-hot form, having won eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions. They've won eight of those, with one draw and one defeat, and have been in a prolific mood. Riga have scored in each of their last four matches, including a 3-1 victory over Tukums 2000, a 3-2 win away to FK Vardar Skopje and a 5-2 thumping of the same opponent after extra time. They play with an aggressive, control-first edge that has been a hallmark of Gula's leadership since he joined the club in January 2025.
Gyori ETO FC are a possession team, but one with some bite. Efrain Juarez's men have been building from the back and using full backs and midfield rotations to create overloads in the half-spaces since the Mexican boss took over in July 2026. The team have been a little patchier in away matches, winning two, drawing three and losing two of their seven trips in all competitions.
A draw and a goal fest
Gyori's draw streak is a shade disappointing given the standard of the opposition they've played, but they still pose a threat on the road and will be a difficult nut to crack for the Latvian team. Iago Siqueira is Riga's main man, having scored three goals in two UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 games so far, while Gyori rely on the exploits of Nfansu Njie, who has two in two.
Riga FC are the favourites at 2.57, slightly ahead of Gyori ETO FC at 2.65 with the draw at 3.25. This fixture has the makings of a draw, though there's also enough in each teams' game to suggest a goal-fest too. The market leans the same way, with Both Teams to Score - Yes priced at 1.7 and Over 2.5 at 1.91.
Riga to edge a close game
We're going to go with the same as the market, only we're taking Riga FC or Both Teams to Score as the safest option for the main selection. Gula's team are the form favourites and have the greater quality, but they're too short to support outright in this contest. Both sides will be keen to push forward and look to hurt each other, so this should be a competitive and relatively open affair.
Riga are unbeaten in six home games across all competitions, having won all six and averaging 3.33 scored goals per game. Gyori have been in solid, though not spectacular form, with three wins, five draws and two defeats in their last 10. The hosts will be looking to press Gyori when they have the ball, but they must avoid getting caught out when they don't.
