Larne will host RFS in the second leg of the Champions League qualifiers on Wednesday, 17 July.
Can Larne get a win at home to challenge RFS after a tough lost in the first leg or will the guests conclude this matchup easily? Find out from our Larne vs RFS prediction and preview, but remember to also check out our other Champions League predictions.
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Larne vs RFS predictions: Another win for Rigas FS
Key stats
- RFS have beaten Larne 3-0 in the first leg and they have the quality to repeat this in the second leg.
- Larne have gone over 2.5 total goals in four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Rigas FS have gone over 2.5 total goals in their last nine matches in a row.
Correct score prediction: Larne 1-2 RFS
While they did have the home-court advantage in the first match, RFS have pretty much dominate Larne and that's why we can see them winning the second leg as well, but since they're now the guests, we can see it being a bit less convincing.
Pre-game odds and win probability: RFS favoured to win the match
- HOME: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.30%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's obvious from these Larne vs RFS odds that the bookies consider the guests to be the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise after their convincing win in the first leg.
In addition to this, RFS are in the middle of their domestic season, so they're in full competitive mode unlike Larne, plus the guests are in great form coming into this game.
Anyhow, we can expect a close game and if you liked our predictions for it, make sure to check out our top betting tips for today as well.
Most recent H2Hs: Only one meeting so far
The first leg between Larne and Rigas FS was the first time that these two teams have met so far and, as we said already, RFS have won that match 3-0.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 10/07/24
Rigas FS
Larne FC
Larne preview: Hoping for a miracle
The champions of Northern Ireland aren't out of the qualifiers yet, but after losing by three goals in the first leg to Rigas FS, they will have a nearly impossible task in the rematch. Larne have done well in preparation for this matchup and they've been in good form if we include the friendlies they've played, but they will have to find another gear on Wednesday if they want to progress to the next stage.
Predicted lineup: Ferguson (GK), Cosgrove, Graham, Bolger, Ives, Gallagher, Donnelly, Sloan, Lusty, McKendry & Bonis
Northern Ireland Premier 01/09/24
D
Coleraine
1
Larne FC
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
Lincoln Red Imps FC
1
Larne FC
3
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
L
Lincoln Red Imps FC
2
Larne FC
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 15/08/24
W
KF Ballkani
1
Larne FC
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 08/08/24
W
KF Ballkani
0
Larne FC
1
RFS preview: One foot in the next stage already
With the advantage of three goals heading into the second leg, the Latvian champions can feel pretty confident about reaching the next phase of the Champions League qualifiers. After all, Rigas FS are in great for at the moment since they've won six games in a row in all competitions.
Predicted lineup: Ondoa (GK), Balodis, Prenga, Lipuscek, Ikaunieks, Markhiev, Panic, Mares, Diomande, Deocleciano & Lemajic
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
Apoel Nicosia
2
Rigas FS
1
Latvia Virsliga 25/08/24
D
Riga FC
0
Rigas FS
0
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
Apoel Nicosia
1
Rigas FS
2
Latvia Cup 17/08/24
W
Valmiera FC
3
Rigas FS
4
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 14/08/24
W
UE Santa Coloma
0
Rigas FS
7
Player to watch: Stefan Panic
The Serbian midfielder was the key contributor to RFS's win in the first leg with a goal and assists and we can see him helping his team get to the next stage with another good performance against Larne.
