On July 10, at 19:45, Dundalk receives FC Riga’s reputation in the first leg of the Preliminary Round 1 of the UEFA Champions League, in a seemingly balanced duel in terms of odds.
Dundalk dominates without hostile appeals in Ireland, where he has been the champion for many years. With a balanced batch and good performance on Oriel Park, black and white wait for a decent run in the European Cups and the start of the Champions League can be good. The Latvians are not a large team and come from a weaker competition.
Thus, Dundalk has been boasting victories with Sligo Rovers (4-0), Finn Harps (3-0), Shamrock Rovers (1-0) and Waterford (3-0). In the last round, Dundalk drew at Derry City, a rebounding team in Ireland, score 2-2. Riga comes after a 0-0 lack of brilliance in front of the Valmiere, but has had oscillating performances lately. Among the disappointing results there is also a failure suffered in front of Jelgava, score 0-1.
Both teams are in full competition season and there is no question of freshness, but Dundalk’s team is slightly higher in value and the hosts should impose on their own. Riga is on the 1 st place in Latvia, but has already suffered 5 defeats in 19 rounds of the season.
PREDICTION: Dundalk to win @ 1,85
