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Riga visit the Stadion Miejski Wroclaw on Thursday (August 1) to face Slask Wroclaw in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round. The Latvian side hold a narrow 1-0 advantage from their home win last week.
A seventh-minute goal from Ousseynou Niang was enough to earn Riga the win, as Wroclaw failed to claw their way back. Aiming for their first appearance at a major European tournament, a draw is enough for Riga to reach the next round.
Interestingly, in their three previous appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers, they have progressed from the second round every time. As things stand, history is set to repeat itself unless Wroclaw find their best form.
It hasn't been a good start to their 2024-25 season, as the Polish side are winless in three games. Besides the Riga draw, the Militarians drew Lechia Gdansk in their league opener before going down 2-0 to Piast Gliwice on matchday two.
If they are to end their 36-year-wait to play in a major club tournament, it's imperative for Jacek Magiera's side to find their best form again.
Slask Wroclaw vs Riga Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This is the second competitive clash between the two sides.
- Riga have faced a Polish side thrice, wnning twice: 1-0 vs Slask Wroclaw last week and 2-1 vs Piast Gliwice in the 2019-20 Europa League second qualifying round.
- Riga have lost their last four European away games, failing to score thrice.
- Slask are unbeaten in five home games in Europe, winning three.
Slask Wroclaw vs Riga Prediction
Riga have the narrowest of advantages and can't afford to be completely defensive in the return leg. Their record away from home in recent European fixtures isn't the best either.
Wroclaw will attempt to pounce on Riga's vulnerabilities, but their poor run of form in the new season doesn't inspire much hope. A draw seems like the most probable outcome, which would take Riga through to the next round.
Prediction: Wroclaw 0-0 Riga
Slask Wroclaw vs Riga Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
