Ace Football previews the Conference League round 1 match between Riga FC and Kairat Almaty and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Kairat Almaty face a daunting first assignment in the Conference League when they visit the title favourites Riga FC on the opening day of the new campaign.
Team form: Riga FC vs Kairat Almaty
Riga FC Form
Riga FC currently look solid, going undefeated in three matches, which started by drawing 1-1 against Gyori ETO. They followed that up by sharing the spoils with Klaksvik in a 0-0 encounter, before beating Klaksvik in a 2-1 encounter.
Kairat Almaty Form
Kairat Almaty lost their previous three matches by 0-1 against Levski Sofia, 0-3 against Anderlecht and 3-0 against Anderlecht. Kairat Almaty came through their last six away games in the Conference League without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew one and lost two in which, they were outscored by six goals to three.
Betting stats and facts for Riga FC and Kairat Almaty
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Riga FC and Kairat Almaty. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Riga FC have won 12 of the last 14 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Riga FC have won 10 of the last 12 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Riga FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Riga FC have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 Riga FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 6 Kairat Almaty away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Kairat Almaty matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Kairat Almaty matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Kairat Almaty have lost 4 of the last 5 matches in the Conference League and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Kairat Almaty matches in the Conference League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: Riga FC vs Kairat Almaty
It is the beginning of a new Conference League campaign, and both Riga FC and Kairat Almaty will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
Popular markets: Riga FC vs Kairat Almaty
Full-time result
Riga FC won nine of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing one in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Kairat Almaty won one of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing one and losing eight. Riga FC won their last 4 matches. Riga FC are on a fantastic streak of no less than 21 matches in a row without defeat as the home side.
Both teams to score
Riga FC scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Curiously, Kairat Almaty only scored the opening goal of the match in one of the last ten away games. Riga FC have won-to-nil in 3 consecutive games. Kairat Almaty managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Riga FC saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Kairat Almaty played across all tournaments. They scored 0.7 times on average in the process. Riga FC were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches.
Be sure not to miss out on the latest news about Conference League
Download our brand new App and follow your favorite players, clubs, and much more
