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Malmö vs Rīgas FS Prediction – Champions League

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Here you find the best prediction for Malmö vs Rīgas FS in the Champions League, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Malmö vs Rīgas FS.

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Malmö

  • Result from the first match: 4 – 1
  • 30 July 2025 – 17::00
  • UEFA Champions League

  • 2025/2026
  • Qualification Round 2 – Second Leg
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Rīgas FS


Betting tip and prediction for this match between Malmö vs Rīgas FS

The best prediction for Malmö vs Rīgas FS in the Champions League is over 2.5 goals. This expectation takes into account Malmö’s offensive dominance, although Rīgas FS possesses an attack capable of exploiting any defensive lapses from Malmö. The previous encounter between these two teams resulted in more than 2.5 goals, suggesting a lively match with numerous opportunities for scoring.

The best prediction for Malmö vs Rīgas FS

Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (live bet suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double or triple bet suggestion)
Over 2.5 goals (riskier suggestion)

Match preview: Malmö vs Rīgas FS

Malmö and Rīgas FS clash at Malmö Stadion in a second leg match of the UEFA Champions League (Qualification Round 2), following Malmö’s away victory of (1-4) in the first leg. The recent record of direct confrontations favours the home side, having won both of their last two encounters.

Team analysis: Malmö

The team arrives at this meeting after a narrow victory against Brommapojkarna (2-3). Malmö has seen success at home, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 matches across all competitions. They have consistently found the net, scoring in 8 of their last 10 games.

Malmö heads into this match buoyed by their recent 2-3 win against Brommapojkarna in the Swedish Championship. In the first leg of the Champions League qualifier, they convincingly defeated Rīgas FS 1-4. The home side typically adopts a tactical 4-4-2 formation, with Sead Haksabanovic and Taha responsible for the main offensive thrust. Otto Rosengran plays a pivotal role in orchestrating attacks, usually advancing down the right flank in synergy with right-back Colin Rosler. However, they will be without Martin Olsson, Johan Dahlin, Anders Christiansen, Pontus Jansson, Erik Botheim, and Gentian Lajqi due to injuries.

Team analysis: Rīgas FS

Rīgas FS comes into this match following a resounding 6-2 victory at home to Tukums. In the last 10 matches across various competitions, Rīgas FS has garnered 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Impressively, their attack has consistently found the net, scoring at least once in each of their last 10 matches. This is a team that typically starts strongly, having opened the scoring in 12 of the last 15 games, of which they maintained a lead at half-time in 6 and held on for full-time in 11.

Rīgas FS enter this motivated encounter following their 6-2 triumph over Tukums in the Latvia Championship. In the first leg of the Champions League qualifiers, however, they suffered a setback, losing 1-4 to Malmö. The visitors generally opt for a 4-4-2 tactical setup, with the attack likely spearheaded by Davis Ikaunieks and Darko Lemajic. Midfielder Janis Ikaunieks is central to their offensive strategies, tasked with directing and facilitating attacks. All players are available for this match.

The best prediction for Malmö vs Rīgas FS

Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (live bet suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double or triple bet suggestion)
Over 2.5 goals (riskier suggestion)

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