6th Aug. UEFA Europa League - FK Rigas Futbola skola VS KuPs Prediction
UEFA Europa League - FK Rigas Futbola skola VS KuPs
Match Time:07-08-2025 01:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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FK Rīgas Futbola Skola
RFS, coached by Viktors Morozs, enters the Europa League third qualifying round after dropping from the Champions League, losing 5-1 on aggregate to Malmö FF (4-1, 1-0) in the second round, with Jānis Ikaunieks receiving a red card, ruling him out for this match. They beat Levadia Tallinn 3-0 on aggregate (1-0, 2-0) in the first round. In the Latvian Virsliga, RFS won 3-2 against Grobiņa on August 3, 2025, with Darko Lemajić leading the attack. Their form includes 4 wins and 1 loss in 5 matches, averaging 3.0 goals scored and 1.4 goals conceded. Key players include Lemajić, Tayrell Wouter, and Mor Talla Gaye, with a probable 4-2-3-1 lineup: Fabri; Savaļnieks, Lipušček, Zelenkovs, Gaye; Odisharia, Rakic; Wouter, Ikaunieks, Odutayo; Lemajić. RFS’s strengths are their attacking output (3+ goals in 3 of last 5 games) and home form at LNK Sporta Parks (sold out), but Ikaunieks’ absence and defensive lapses are concerns. They aim for a first-leg lead, with a Conference League league phase spot guaranteed if they lose.
KuPS Kuopio
KuPS, led by Jarkko Wiss, dropped from the Champions League after a 2-0 aggregate loss to Kairat Almaty (2-0, 0-0) in the second round, following a 1-1 draw with Milsami in the first round (advancing via away goals). In the Finnish Veikkausliiga, they won 2-1 against HJK Helsinki, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 goal conceded in their last 5 matches. Key players include Mohamed Touré, Petteri Pennanen, and Samuli Miettinen, with a probable 4-2-3-1 lineup: Hakala; Hämäläinen, Miettinen, Cissé, Antwi; Vidjeskog, Pennanen; Luyeye-Lutumba, Ruoppi, Oksanen; Touré. KuPS’s strengths are their defensive resilience (clean sheets in 2 of last 5 away games) and road form, but their attack lacks consistency. They aim for a historic Europa League playoff berth.
Head-to-Head
RFS and KuPS have met twice in friendlies, both ending in draws. No competitive H2H exists, but matches between Latvian and Finnish sides in UEFA competitions average 2.0 goals, with 50% over 2.5 goals and 50% both teams scoring (BTTS).
Predicted Score: FK Rīgas Futbola Skola 1-1 KuPS Kuopio
This first-leg clash on August 6, 2025, at LNK Sporta Parks, Riga, at 8:00 PM CEST (2:00 PM EDT), is a sell-out, broadcast on KuPSTV and streamed on UEFA.tv and Sofascore. RFS’s Lemajić and Wouter face KuPS’s Touré and Pennanen, with RFS’s home strength (6-2 vs. Tukums 2000) tested by KuPS’s defensive solidity (0-0 at Milsami). RFS are favorites (+134 odds) over KuPS (+418), with a draw at +230. Trends (RFS: 60% over 2.5 goals; KuPS: 40%) suggest goals, but KuPS’s resilience points to a tight game, with betting tips favoring under 2.5 goals (-109 odds). Referee Ivan Kružliak may issue cards in the 20°C evening if RFS’s aggression rises without Ikaunieks. The winner faces Lincoln Red Imps or FC Noah in the play-off round. RFS may score through Lemajić, with Touré possibly netting for KuPS. RFS’s home edge is balanced by KuPS’s defensive discipline, pointing to a draw.
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