Ararat-Armenia vs Riga prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 7, 2026
Champions League
In the Champions League qualification round of 16 on July 7, 2026, the first match between Ararat-Armenia and Riga will take place. Both sides are eager to succeed.
Ararat-Armenia vs Riga: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Yerevan managed to finish four points ahead of Noah last season, collecting 60 points from 27 matches. That was enough to reclaim the championship title after a six-year break—only the third in their history. In friendly matches, they drew with Mura and Vojvodina.
The Latvian side regained the championship trophy in 2025 after a five-year hiatus. Their new season started in spring, and they clearly want to keep the top spot. However, they have a strong rival in RFS. After winning the derby, they closed the gap to a minimum. But then they immediately dropped points against Daugavpils.
Ararat-Armenia scores an average of 1.77 goals per match and concedes 0.92. The visitors have better stats: 2.95 goals scored and 0.86 conceded per match.
Previous Meetings: Ararat-Armenia vs Riga
The teams have not played each other before, which is not surprising as both clubs were founded relatively recently.
The Baltic side is currently in excellent form. We recommend betting that they will at least avoid defeat in the Caucasus (odds – 1.70).
Ararat-Armenia vs Riga: Key Statistics and Trends
- Ararat-Armenia has won four of their last seven matches
- 46% of Ararat-Armenia's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.69 goals per match
- Riga has won eight of their last nine games
- 55% of Riga's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.82 goals per match
Ararat-Armenia vs Riga: Possible Starting Line-ups
Ararat-Armenia uses a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible line-up): Bruno Pinto – Eloyan, Malis, Ugo Oliveira – Joao Queiros, Akopyan, Tera, Ambartsumyan, Welton – Serobyan, Shagoyan
Riga uses a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible line-up): Orols – Godinho, Chernomordyy, Vassom, Tonishev – Ankrah – Jurkovskis, Galo, Oulad-M'Hand, Auane – Badamosi
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