Dynamo Kiev vs Rigas FS will battle in the last round of the Europa League on Thursday, 30 January.
With both teams already eliminated and nothing but pride at stake, who will emerge victorious from this duel? Read our Dynamo Kiev vs Rigas FS prediction and preview to find out.
Contents
Dynamo Kiev vs Rigas FS prediction: Goals on both sides of the pitch
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in two of the away three games played by RFS in the Europa League this season.
- While most of these were friendly games, Dynamo Kiev are without a loss in their last six games, but they have also lost six of their seven Europa League matches so far.
- Rigas FS enter this duel after beating Ajax for their first win the group stages of any European competition ever.
Correct score prediction: Dynamo Kiev 1-1 Rigas FS
With the guests in better form and Dynamo not even able to host their matches in Ukraine, we feel that this will be a very close duel. So, we wouldn't be surprised if the match ends without a winner.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favouring Dynamo to win
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.60%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from the Dynamo Kiev vs Rigas FS odds that the the hosts are the expected winners, which would've been no surprise before the start of the group stages of the Europa League.
However, when we look at the performances by both clubs, RFS have clearly done better this season and they won't be without a chance in this match either.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, make sure to also check out these betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Dynamo Kiev with the advantage
These two teams have met a couple of times in the last there years, both in friendly matches, with Dinamo Kiev winning both times.
When it comes to official competitions, Dynamo and Rigas have played against each other in the former USSR league, with the team from Kiev having a significantly better H2H record: 6-1-2.
Dynamo Kiev preview: Hoping for a win to avoid embarrassment
It has been a rough season for Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League since the Ukrainian team are in the last place in the standings with just one point from seven games. Clearly, they are without any chance of reaching the next stage but at least they have a relatively good chance to end their European journey this season with a win since they'll play against Rigas FS in the last round.
When it comes to team news, Denys Popov and Volodymyr Brazhko are out with injuries, while Mykola Sharapenko is suspended.
Predicted lineup: Neshcheret (GK), Tymchyk, Bilovar, Mykhavko, Vivcharenko, Buyalskyi, Mykhailenko, Pikhalyonok, Voloshyn, Vanat & Kabaiev
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 12/04/25
W
FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih
0
Dynamo Kiev
2
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 06/04/25
W
FC Livyi Bereh
0
Dynamo Kiev
2
Ukraine Cup 02/04/25
W
FC Rukh Lviv
0
Dynamo Kiev
1
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 29/03/25
W
FC Rukh Lviv
0
Dynamo Kiev
2
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 11/03/25
D
FC Zorya Lugansk
2
Dynamo Kiev
2
Rigas FS preview: Out of the competition, but left a good impression
While Rigas FS don't have a chance to get into the knockout stages, they've done more than probably anyone expected in the Europa League this season, first simply by qualifying for the league phase and then by winning five points so far. Their only win in the competition came in the last round when RFS surprised Dutch giants Ajax for the first-ever win by any Latvian team in the group stages of European competitions.
Meanwhile, Ismael Diomande and Martins Kigurs won't be available for this match due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Ondoa (GK), Njie, Prenga, Lipuscek, Savalnieks, Markhiyev, Panic, Zelenkovs, Odisharia, Ikaunieks & Kouadio
Club Friendly List 16/02/25
L
Dynamo Kiev
1
Rigas FS
0
UEFA Europa League 30/01/25
L
Dynamo Kiev
1
Rigas FS
0
Europe Friendlies 25/01/25
W
FC Flora Tallinn
0
Rigas FS
2
UEFA Europa League 23/01/25
W
Ajax
0
Rigas FS
1
Europe Friendlies 18/01/25
W
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
0
Rigas FS
1
Player to watch: Janis Ikaunieks
While Rigas FS have done well considering the expectations from this team in the Europa League, none of their players have stood out too much. One of the players that did a bit better than others is their experienced midfielder Ikaunieks, who has one goal and two assists in the Europa League so far.
