RFS vs Glentoran prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 16, 2026
In the 1/8 finals of the Europa Conference League qualification on July 16, 2026, the return match between RFS and Glentoran will take place. The home team can afford to settle for a draw.
RFS - Glentoran Team News and Expert Analysis
The Riga side, as has been the case in recent years, competed for the championship last season. Ultimately, they had to settle for second place. This season, they are again challenging local rivals Riga, but this time leading them. However, after a 1-1 draw with Auda, their advantage has become minimal.
The club from Belfast fought last season not for the title but for the runner-up spot. After a heavy defeat to Coleraine in the head-to-head, they finished third. Over the summer, they started with a loss to Carnarvon and managed to beat only East Belfast in the following friendlies.
In Northern Ireland, the hosts opened the scoring late in the first half. But Kigur responded before the break, then completed a comeback for a 2-1 victory.
Previous Matches: RFS - Glentoran
The teams played each other for the first time on Thursday.
At home, the winners of the first match will certainly not be weaker. We recommend betting on them with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.69).
RFS - Glentoran: Key Statistics and Trends
- RFS have not won in four matches in 2026
- On average, RFS score 2.45 goals and concede 0.73 goals per match
- 45% of RFS matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.18 goals per match
- Glentoran have won one out of their last eight matches
- The club scored an average of 1.92 goals and conceded exactly one per match.
- 53% of Glentoran’s matches end with goals for both teams and an average total of 2.92 goals per match.
RFS - Glentoran: Possible Starting Lineups
RFS are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Nerugal - Shina, Lipuscek, Prenga, Filipovic - Panic, Saidi - Zelenkov, Ikaunieks, Diomande - Ndjiki
Glentoran are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Crellin - Singleton, Ibsen Rossi, Larmor, Cooney - Kelly, Malone, McIneff - Thomson, Jenkins, Hoban
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team’s standings in the Europa Conference League qualification table
