- Rigas Futbola Skola are on a 2-game winning streak.
- IF Vestri are on a 3-game losing streak.
A classic possession vs. block fixture
Thursday's UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 clash between Rigas Futbola Skola and IF Vestri should be a classic battle of possession vs. blockade, with the stylistic and momentum edge going to the hosts.
Viktors Morozs has been the mastermind behind RFS' success since 2020 and his structured, adaptable game plans have continued to pay off.
Rigas will be no strangers to closing up shop and restricting opposition when necessary, but they are far more comfortable on the front foot.
The Latvian champions like to get the ball and hold onto it, they like to overrun wide areas and counter-press well, but none of that will work if they cannot get the ball.
RFS are riding a proper hot streak coming into this clash, winning 8, drawing 1 and losing just 1 of their last 10 in all competitions. Their last 3 results are, 1-1 draw at FK Auda (Virsliga 2026), 1-2 win at Glentoran FC (UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026) and 2-0 win v Glentoran FC (UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026).
David Smari Lamude has built his Vestri side around damage limitation since taking the reins in 2023, with the Icelandic side having no choice but to sit deep and stay compact.
This should be a long night for Vestri, with the hosts likely to pin the visitors back for long periods.
Martins Kigurs is RFS' danger man and is the top scorer in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 with 2 goals in 2 games.
Our overall prediction for Thursday's clash is a home win, with the current price of 3/20 reflecting just how much the market fancy the home side.
The bookies are right to fancy the Latvian hosts here, as Rigas are on a hot streak and IF are on a cold one.
