This is the second leg of the Champions League preliminary round between Riga FC and Dundalk, which is going to be taking place at the Skonto Stadium in Latvia. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw game at Dundalk's home ground. So, the return leg will surely be a compelling performance, and might also deemed to produce lots of dramatic display between both teams, since they are both the two competitors that are rated equally on their talents and also with an an opportunity to go farther in the UCL qualifier. Unfortunately, they both are being paired together, and their will only be a spot in the next round for the winner of this tie.
Coming to this match, the both side will be very determined to play will full focus and motivation so as not to make a costly mistakes, that would see them being knocked out of the UCL qualifier. However, at this time, the home team is considered the favorite to win this tie due their impressive performance this season, and also an advantage of finishing the tie up since they are going to be playing in front of their fans.
The host, Riga FC is known to be the Latvian giant, with their achievement in the Latvian Higher League. The host, in the 26 rounds this season in the domestic league, has managed 12 victories, 2 draws and 5 defeats. They always show a high level throughout the season. In the last 10 games in all competitions, Riga FC also has 5 victories, 2 draws and 3 losses.
On the other hand, the visitors, Dundalk is also a league winner at Ireland. Last season, they won the league after 24 league rounds, with 17 matches won, 5 draws, and just 2 defeats. The visitors are having a record of their own, with 8 matches winning streak, and 10 matches unbeaten in all competitions.
In addition to both teams recent impressive performance, it is likely that this will be a match with so many scoring chances in which I believe they would surely be converting most of them. The both teams will certainly be going all out in this game, unlike the previous leg.
Pick
- Total Goals Over 2.5 @ odd