Riga welcome Kairat Almaty in a UEFA Europa Conference League clash on October 15, 2026, with the hosts looking to solidify their European campaign. Riga boast a respectable 57% win rate in the competition so far, having secured four wins and a draw from seven outings, scoring 14 goals. Their recent form, however, has been somewhat inconsistent with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five. Kairat Almaty, meanwhile, have had a slower start, managing one win and one draw from three matches, netting just one goal while conceding two. Their 33% win rate reflects a cautious approach.
The home side are clear favourites at 1.951, reflecting their superior record and home advantage. Kairat's defensive solidity, despite their struggles in front of goal, suggests this might not be a high-scoring affair. The odds favouring Under 2.5 goals at 1.837 certainly support this notion. Watch for Riga to try and exploit Kairat's limited attacking threat, while Kairat will likely aim to frustrate the home side and potentially snatch a result on the counter. The key narrative here is whether Riga can overcome their recent inconsistencies to secure a vital home win against a defensively resolute but offensively meek Kairat.
12. K. Piric, 23. M. Tonisevs, 34. A. Cernomordijs, 5. K. Wassom, 17. A. Salazar, 40. A. Ankrah, 8. Iago Siqueira, 18. S. Oulad M'Hand, 99. Caio Ferreira, 22. M. Diop, 10. Reginaldo Ramires
1. T. Anarbekov, 20. E. Tapalov, 14. A. Martynovich, 25. A. Shirobokov, 5. L. Kurgin, 22. G. Mendonsa, 13. J. Oksanen, 19. O. Jukkola, 28. M. Gual, 3. L. Mata, 9. Edmilson
Match events
5' Goal Penalty — M. Gual (Kairat Almaty)
12' Goal Normal Goal — S. Oulad M'Hand (Riga) (assists: M. Tonisevs)
23' Card Yellow Card — J. Oksanen (Kairat Almaty)
28' Goal Missed Penalty — M. Badamosi (Riga) (assists: M. Badamosi)
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