Rigas FS will host Anderlecht in the next round of the Europa League on Thursday, 7 November.
Can Rigas FS surprise us all with a win or will Anderlecht show why they're the favourites in this match? Read our Rigas FS vs Anderlecht prediction to find out, but don't forget to take a peek at our other Europa League predictions too.
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Rigas FS vs Anderlecht prediction: Guests to secure three points
Key stats
- Rigas FS have just one point from the first three Europa League rounds.
- We saw both teams score in four of the last six games played by RFS in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in two of the three Anderlecht's games in the Europa League.
Correct score prediction: Rigas FS 1-3 Anderlecht
Rigas FS have made history just by reaching the league phase of the Europa League and it is clear that they are a level below most of the teams in this competition, including Anderlecht, which is why we expect the guests to notch a confident win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Anderlecht the more likely winners
- HOME: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.10%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.10%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Rigas FS vs Anderlecht odds that the guests are the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise given that Anderlecht are a much better team on paper.
On top of that, Anderlecht have been great in the Europa League so far, while RFS have struggled to get any points.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, don't miss out on our other football betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: First time to meet on Thursday
This will be the first time for Rigas FS and Anderlecht to play each other and it will also be the first time for Anderlecht to meet with a team from Latvia. Meanwhile, RFS have played a couple of games against Belgian teams, Gent to be precise, and they've recorded a draw and a loss.
Rigas FS preview: Hoping for a good showing on Thursday
While Rigas FS have made history as the first Latvian team to reach a group stage of some European competition, their chances of doing anything in the Europa League were tiny to begin with and they are clearly on their way out of the competition after winning one point in the first three games.
Meanwhile, Alfusainey Jatta, Ismael Diomande, and Emerson Deocleciano will miss this match through injuries.
Predicted lineup: Ondoa (GK), Savalnieks, Nije, Prenga, Lipuscek, Odisharia, Markhiev, Panic, Zelenkovs, 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
Anderlecht preview: Hoping to stay perfect in the Europa League
While Anderlecht's performances in their domestic championship have been average at best and they are fifth in the standings, already 11 points behind league leaders Genk, we saw a different side of this team in the Europa League where Anderlecht have secured all three wins so far, beating Ludogorets, Real Sociedad, and Ferencvaros in the process.
When it comes to team news, Thorgan Hazard and Jan Vertonghen are out with injuries at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Coosemans (GK), Sardella, Simic, Zanka, N'Diaye, Verschaeren, Rits, Dreyer, Stroeykens, Edozie & Dolberg
Belgium First Division A 10/05/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Anderlecht
0
Belgium Cup 04/05/25
L
Club Brugge
2
Anderlecht
1
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
W
Antwerp
1
Anderlecht
3
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
W
Gent
0
Anderlecht
1
Belgium First Division A 23/04/25
W
Gent
0
Anderlecht
5
Player to watch: Kasper Dolberg
This season in all competitions combined, Dolberg has scored nine goals in 18 appearances, so Anderlecht's offence depends on the Dane a lot, which is why we can see Dolberg doing well against Rigas FS.
