Pafos FC vs Riga FC prediction: UEFA Conference League, 22 October 2026

Match recap: Pafos FC 1-1 Riga FC, UEFA Conference League, 22 October 2026

Pafos FC and Riga FC drew 1-1 in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday 22 October 2026. The Matchday 2 fixture was played at Stelios Kyriakidis in Paphos.

Score period by period

The first half ended goalless, and both goals came in the second half.

Match statistics

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Form is the strongest axis. Riga FC have 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 6 matches between Tuesday 7 July 2026 and Thursday 15 October 2026, scoring 11 and conceding 8, with 11 points from their last five. Pafos FC have 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in 9 matches since Wednesday 26 November 2025, scoring 14 and conceding 15, with 4 points from their last five.

Our prediction

Riga FC hold a slight edge for Pafos FC vs Riga FC, Thursday 22 October 2026.

Riga FC took 11 points from their last five matches. Pafos FC took 4 from theirs. In the Conference League table Riga FC sit 22nd with 1 point after a 1-1 draw, while Pafos FC are 32nd with 0 points after a 1-3 defeat to Atalanta BC. Pafos FC are unbeaten at home in this window at 2 wins and 2 draws from 4, which narrows the gap, so the call is a slight lean towards an away win.

Who is favoured for Pafos FC vs Riga FC?

Riga FC are slight favourites for Pafos FC vs Riga FC, with stronger recent form and a higher league-phase position.

When and where Pafos FC vs Riga FC is played

Pafos FC and Riga FC meet in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday 22 October 2026. The match is on Matchday 2. The venue is the Stelios Kyriakidis, where Pafos FC are the home side.

Key facts

Recent form: Pafos FC and Riga FC

The figures cover 9 matches for Pafos FC between Wednesday 26 November 2025 and Thursday 15 October 2026, and 6 matches for Riga FC between Tuesday 7 July 2026 and Thursday 15 October 2026.

Pafos FC have 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in 9 matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding 15, with a sequence of L-D-L-W-L and a home record of 2 wins and 2 draws in 4 against 5 losses in 5 away. Their latest result was a 3-1 defeat to Atalanta BC.

2W 2D 5L in 9 games1.6 scored · 1.7 conceded per gameHome 2W-2D-0L · Away 0W-0D-5L

Riga FC have 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 6 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding 8, with a sequence of D-D-W-W-W, 3 wins and 1 draw in 4 at home and 1 draw and 1 loss in 2 away. Their latest result was a 1-1 draw with FC Kairat Almaty.

3W 2D 1L in 6 games1.8 scored · 1.3 conceded per gameHome 3W-1D-0L · Away 0W-1D-1L

Pafos FC and Riga FC squads

Current UEFA Conference League standings

Riga FC are 22nd with 1 point from 1 match, a draw that leaves their goal difference at 0. Pafos FC are 32nd with 0 points from 1 match, a loss that leaves them at -2. The sides are 10 places and 1 point apart. Neither has a win yet.

Key data

Pafos FC have 4 points from their five most recent results. Riga FC have 11 points from theirs. In the table, Pafos FC have 0 points from 1 match and Riga FC have 1 point from 1 match.

What is at stake

The fixture sets 32nd against 22nd in the UEFA Conference League table. Riga FC hold 1 point and Pafos FC hold 0. The gap is 10 places. Each side is still looking for a first win in the table.

Frequently asked questions

How have Pafos FC performed in their recent matches?

Pafos FC have 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses across 9 matches, with 14 goals scored and 15 conceded. Their sequence reads L-D-L-W-L. They lost 3-1 to Atalanta BC most recently.

How have Riga FC performed in their recent matches?

Riga FC have 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss across 6 matches, with 11 goals scored and 8 conceded. Their sequence reads D-D-W-W-W. They drew 1-1 with FC Kairat Almaty most recently.

Where do Pafos FC and Riga FC sit in the UEFA Conference League table?

Riga FC are 22nd with 1 point and a goal difference of 0. Pafos FC are 32nd with 0 points and a goal difference of -2. Each has played 1 match. The gap is 10 places.