Ace Football previews the Conference League round 2 match between Pafos FC and Riga FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Pafos FC hope to live up to their early billing as the Conference League title favourites on Thursday when they welcome Riga FC over to the Geroskipou Stadium for a round 2 match.
Form: Pafos FC vs Riga FC
Pafos FC Form
In the previous three games, Pafos FC drew 1-1 with FC Dinamo City, lost 2-2 against FC Dinamo City and 3-1 against Atalanta. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for Pafos FC but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six Conference League matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring six goals while conceding two.
Riga FC Form
Riga FC go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 0-0 draw against Klaksvik. They went on to beat Klaksvik by 2-1, before sharing the spoils with Kairat Almaty in a 1-1 draw.
Betting stats for Pafos FC and Riga FC
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Pafos FC and Riga FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Pafos FC have won the last 4 home matches in a row in the Conference League while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Pafos FC have won the last 4 home matches in a row in the Conference League and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Pafos FC home matches in the Conference League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Pafos FC home matches in the Conference League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Pafos FC have won 3 of the last 4 home matches in the Conference League and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Riga FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Riga FC have won the last 3 away matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Riga FC have won the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In the last 4 Riga FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Riga FC have won 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
In-form players: Pafos FC vs Riga FC
Having scored just once in six Conference League matches, David Goldar hope to rediscover his scoring instincts this coming Thursday. Simultaneously, Riga FC hope to see Salah Oulad M’Hand adding to his recent strike of a single goal in six Conference League outings.
Betting markets: Pafos FC vs Riga FC
Full-time result
Pafos FC claimed all three points five times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Riga FC won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing three and losing two in this series of matches. Riga FC didn’t lose any of their previous 7 outings.
Both teams to score
Pafos FC scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Riga FC got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Riga FC have won to nil in their last 3 away games. Riga FC managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Pafos FC saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Riga FC, who managed to score 1.7 times in those matches. Riga FC scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.
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