Rigas FS will host Galatasaray in the second round of the new Europa Conference League season, on Thursday, 3 October.
Will the guests confirm they're the better team with a win or can Rigas FS surprise them? Find out from our Rigas FS vs Galatasaray prediction below and remember to also check our other Europa League betting tips.
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Rigas FS vs Galatasaray prediction: An easy win for the guests
Key stats
- Rigas FS have lost 4-1 in their first game in the league phase of the Europa League.
- Both teams have scored in the last four Galatasaray's matches in a row.
- We saw both teams score in five of the last seven matches played by Rigas FS.
Correct score prediction: Rigas FS 1-3 Galatasaray
While Rigas FS have done very well this season and achieved a historic success by getting into the league phase of the Europa League, they are not a match for most of the teams in this competition and we already saw that against FCSB. Galatasaray will confirm this with a confident win as well.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Galatasaray the clear favourites
- HOME: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.10%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.40%
- AWAY: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.90%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Rigas FS vs Galatasaray odds that the bookies see the guests as the expected winners and it's not really close, which is hardly surprising taking the reputation of both teams into account.
That being said, Rigas FS are in good form, but so are Galatasaray, who are simply a much better team, at least on paper.
Anyhow, if you likes our predictions for this game, remember to also check out some of our latest betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: No previous meetings
Rigas FS and Galatasaray will meet for the first time this Thursday. In fact, this will also be the first time for Galatasaray to meet with any team from Latvia.
On the other hand, RFS have played against a team from Turkey (Istanbul Basaksehir) twice last season, recording a draw and a loss.
Rigas FS preview: Hoping for a better performance than against FSCB
The Latvian team didn't have a great debut in the Europa League since they've been torn apart by Steaua in a 4-1 loss in Bucharest. So, Rigas FS will hope to do better against Galatasaray at home. Meanwhile, RFS have won five of their last six matches across the board, so they are in good form heading into this game.
Meanwhile, Alfusainey Jatta, Ismael Diomande, and Emerson Deocleciano are out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Ondoa (GK), Savalnieks, Prenga, Balodis, Lipuscek, Odisharia, Markhiyev, Panic, Zelenkovs, Ikaunieks & Kouadio
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L
Dynamo Kiev
1
Rigas FS
0
UEFA Europa League 30/01/25
L
Dynamo Kiev
1
Rigas FS
0
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W
FC Flora Tallinn
0
Rigas FS
2
UEFA Europa League 23/01/25
W
Ajax
0
Rigas FS
1
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W
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
0
Rigas FS
1
Galatasaray preview: Looking for an easy win
With six games in a row without a loss, five of which they've won, Galatasaray have been in great rhythm lately and they will hope to continue this streak of good performances against RFS in Latvia. Galata have already notched a win in this edition of the Europa League, beating PAOK at home 3-1 in the first round.
When it comes to team news, Hakim Ziyech remains on the sidelines with an injury, while Victor Osimhen will likely be spared of playing in this match since he's suffered a knock over the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Guvenc (GK), Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs, Sara, Torreira, Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun & Icardi
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Trabzonspor
0
Galatasaray
2
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W
Sivasspor
1
Galatasaray
4
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W
Eyupspor
1
Galatasaray
5
Tu00fcrkiye Cup 22/04/25
W
Konyaspor
1
Galatasaray
5
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W
Bodrum FK
0
Galatasaray
2
Player to watch: Mauro Icardi
With three goals in five appearances in all competitions this season, the experienced forward has been in good form and with Osimhen likely sitting out this match, Icardi will once again spearhead Galata's attack.
