Riga FC vs Sparta Prague Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

Prediction published on 25/08/2025, 11:45  by Ian John in Conference League Predictions

There is key Europa Conference League Playoffs Second Leg action in Latvia this week as FC Riga face off against Sparta Prague with the Czech visitors leading 2-0 from the first leg match in Czechia last week. Adrian Gul'a's hosts Riga will need to mount a big comeback against Brian Priske's Iron Sparta in front of their home fans. A place in the draw for the League stage of the competition awaits the winner, and our considered prediction for this crucial match for both teams is outlined in more detail below.

To reach this stage of the competition, FC Riga beat Dila 5-4 on aggregate in the Second Qualifying round, winning 2-1 at home before drawing 3-3 away. They then beat Beitar Jerusalem 3-0 at home, before losing 3-1 away to progress 4-3 in the Third Qualifying Round. They lost the first leg in Prague 2-0, but domestically have lost just one game the entire season and are top of the table in Latvia.

Sparta Prague sole defeat so far this season came in the Second Qualifying round First Leg away to FC Aktobe, where they lost 2-1 before winning the home leg 4-0 to progress 5-2 on aggregate. In the Third Qualifying round, Ararat-Armenia were well beaten 4-1 and 2-1 for a 6-2 aggregate victory before the 2-0 home win over FC Riga last week. Domestically, Sparta are top of the table with five wins and a draw from six Czech First League matches. They beat Dukla Prague 3-2 ahead of this fixture.