FC Riga vs RFS Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on June 17, 2026
Virsliga Latvia
On June 17, the 18th round of the Latvian Championship will feature a match between FC Riga and RFS. Which of the league leaders will come out on top in the capital derby?
FC Riga vs RFS: Team News and Expert Analysis
The season is going quite well for the reigning Latvian champions. After 17 rounds of the Higher League, Riga already has 42 points, allowing them to hold second place in the overall standings. The gap to their closest competitor, RFS, is currently 4 points. There is not much pressure from below, as Auda, in third place, trails by 7 points. Last year, the team reached the Latvian Cup final, where they lost 1:2 to the same Auda. However, Riga managed to take revenge in the national Super Cup, defeating the green-and-blacks 4:1.
The other Riga team is having an almost flawless season. After 17 matches in the national league, RFS already has 46 points and leads the league table. As mentioned earlier, the difference to their nearest challenger is 4 points. Last year, RFS qualified for the Latvian Cup semifinals, but the blue-and-whites lost there to Auda with a score of 2:0.
FC Riga vs RFS: Head-to-Head
In the last 5 games between the clubs, Riga has a slight advantage. The team has 2 wins, 2 draws, and RFS has claimed victory once.
The match promises to be eventful, so I'll go for "both teams to score" (odds – 1.6).
FC Riga vs RFS: Key Stats and Trends
Riga's unbeaten run has now lasted 15 matches. During this stretch, the team has won 12 times.
RFS has won each of their last 8 matches.
RFS has won each of its 9 away games this season.
In 6 of Riga's last 7 matches, more than 2.5 goals were scored.
FC Riga vs RFS: Possible Starting Lineups
Riga (plays 1-4-1-4-1): Orols – Jurkovskis, Eduardo, Vassom, Tonisevs – Ankra – Kristian, M'Hand, Auni, Diop – Badamosi
RFS (plays 1-4-1-4-1): Nerugals – Filippovich, Lipuscek, Prenga, Dusalievs – Panych – Gaye, Saidi, Kigurs, Mankeda – Emenike
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