Riga FC will be looking to capitalise on home advantage when they welcome FK Vardar Skopje to the UEFA Europa Conference League on July 30, 2026. The Latvian side enters the fixture in considerably better shape, boasting a 57% win rate in the league and a recent run of two wins, a draw, and two losses from their last five outings. Their attacking prowess, with 14 goals scored, suggests they will pose a significant threat to a Vardar defence that has conceded 15 goals already this season.
Vardar Skopje, in contrast, faces an uphill battle. Their meagre 14% win rate and a dismal recent form of one win, one draw, and three losses from their last five league matches paints a grim picture. With only seven goals to their name, finding the net against a relatively sturdy Riga defence will be a key challenge. Watch for Riga's ability to exploit Vardar's defensive vulnerabilities, potentially through their wide players, while Vardar will need a moment of individual brilliance or a set-piece masterclass to stand a chance. Riga are firm favourites to progress.
1. D. Dikovski, 10. G. Zakaric, 17. E. Spahiu, 18. N. Mishkovski, 22. D. Todorovski, 23. F. Duranski, 27. F. Cvetkovski, 34. I. Puleio, 42. I. Hasani, 49. D. Danev, 71. Miguel Pires
Match events
17' Goal Normal Goal — D. Babunski (Vardar Skopje) (assists: I. Puleio)
19' Card Red Card — F. Najdovski (Vardar Skopje)
22' subst Substitution 1 — Miguel Pires (Vardar Skopje) (assists: D. Velkovski)
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