Derry City vs Riga Predictions & Tips - Cagey Contest in Conference League Qualifier

By Alex Waite

06 Jul 2022

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Alex Waite 06 Jul 2022

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Derry City vs Riga predictions for Thursday’s Europa Conference League Fixture
The match is being played at Brandywell (19:45 BST)
Derry City have drawn 4 of their last 5 home matches
Will Derry record a third consecutive home draw?
Preview, stats & team news

Derry City have seen BTTS in their last 3 home matches (Getty Images)

Derry City vs Riga Predictions

Derry have struggled for wins at home and they draw regularly. Riga’s form has tailed off after a two match winless run and a tight draw is expected in Derry.

Derry City vs Riga Predictions
Head-to-Head
Derry City Form
Derry City Injuries & Team News
Riga Form
Riga Injuries & Team News
Derry City vs Riga Live Stream FAQ

Derry City have drawn 4 of their last 5 home matches (Irish Premier League)
Derry City have seen BTTS in their last 3 home matches (Irish Premier League)
Riga are winless in their last 2 matches (Virsliga)

Head-to-Head

This will be the first match between Derry and Riga.

Derry City Form

Derry extended their five-match unbeaten run in the Irish Premier League to five with a 3-2 win at Bohemians.

Derry were on the back foot with 8-20 shots and 43% possession. Joe Thomson and Matty Smith scored either side of half time before a Bohemians own goals secured the win.

Ruaidhrí Higgins’ side have struggled at home and they are winless in their last five at Brandywell. A 2-2 draw with Finn Harps came before a 1-1 stalemate with Drogheda.

Derry City Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Michael Duffy and defenders Ronan Boyce and Cameron Dummigan are doubtful.

Riga Form

Riga’s recent seven-match winning streak ended with a two-match winless run. A 0-0 draw with Liepaja followed a 2-0 loss at Valmiera.

The away draw also ended Riga’s four-match winning run on the road. Sandro Perković’s side previously beat Tukums (1-0), Metta (4-1), Spartaks Jūrmala (4-0) and Super Nova (4-1).

Riga Injuries & Team News

Riga have no injuries or suspensions and Perković is likely to stick with his preferred 4-3-2-1 formation.

Derry City vs Riga Live Stream FAQ

Where can I watch the Derry City vs Riga live stream?

Check our live streaming calendar to see where to watch the Derry City vs Riga live stream.

What time does Derry City vs Riga Start?

The match starts at 19:45 GMT on Thursday, July 7

Verdict

Derry City v Riga

Derry have been unconvincing at home. Riga have shown frailties in their last two and a cagey draw is expected in the first-leg.

BTTS Yes

BTTS

@2/3 - 2 Units

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Draw

Full Time Result

@12/5 - 2 Units

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