Dundalk vs Riga FC
Dundalk will meet Riga FC in the UEFA Champions League qualifying match in the middle of this week’s 1st leg where Dundalk will get the first turn to play as host. Playing in Oriel Park, it is hoped that it can provide a big advantage for Dundalk FC to get victory as capital leg 2 later.
Just like the other matches that this match was also the first meeting between them. The visitors themselves are a Latvian League representative team, Riga FC successfully emerged as defending champions last season with fantastic incisions. Of the 28 total matches, Riga FC scored 20 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats, even though their goal record was also extraordinary with 45 goals and only conceding 16 goals.
But compared to Dundalk, last season’s hosts were far superior. Dundalk collected 27 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats from a total of 32 matches. The record from Dundalk was much better, unmitigated, the total of Dundalk’s goals was 80 goals while they conceded 20 goals.
For the European stage, Dundalk has taken Dundalk several times in the Champions League and UEFA Europa League. Whereas Riga FC has the first time to have the opportunity to participate in Champions League qualification. Their experience and strength are different, chances are that Dundalk will easily defeat Riga FC.
Our Prediction: 1
Odds: 1.75