Pafos FC vs Riga Prediction and Betting Tips | Europa Conference League Gameweek 2
Europa Conference League · Thursday 22 October 2026 · 16:45 UTC · Stadio Stelios Kyriakides, Paphos · updated 2026-10-17
Pafos FC welcome Riga to Stadio Stelios Kyriakides in Paphos in Europa Conference League Gameweek 2 action on Thursday 22 October 2026, kick-off 16:45 UTC.
Pafos FC have played 3 matches in the Europa Conference League this season, scoring 2.0 and conceding 2.0 goals a game and winning 33% of them. At home they average 4.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded over 1 match, with a 100% win rate. Riga have played 7 matches in the Europa Conference League this season, scoring 1.9 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 57% of them. Away from home they average 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 25% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, there is little to separate them: Pafos FC 33%, the draw 26%, Riga 40%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Pafos FC 1.36, Riga 1.52.
- Over 2.5 goals: 55% · both teams to score: 59%.
- Most likely score: 1–1 (12%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (3 and 7 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Pafos FC: form and key numbers
- Expected goals: 1.29 a match created (goals minus xG: +2.1).
- Shots: 13.7 a match, 5.7 on target.
- Possession: 46.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 100% of their matches.
- Corners: 2.7 a match.
- Discipline: 3.0 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.61.
Riga: form and key numbers
- Expected goals: 0.91 a match created (goals minus xG: +6.6).
- Shots: 22.6 a match, 8.7 on target.
- Possession: 58.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 29% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 71% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.9 a match.
- Discipline: 2.1 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.66.
Pafos FC vs Riga: season averages side by side
| Pafos FC | Per match this season | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Matches | 7 |
| 2.0 | Goals scored | 1.9 |
| 2.0 | Goals conceded | 1.0 |
| 1.29 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.91 |
| 13.7 | Shots | 22.6 |
| 5.7 | On target | 8.7 |
| 46.3 | Possession % | 58.6 |
| 0% | Clean sheets % | 29% |
| 100% | Both teams scored % | 71% |
| 2.7 | Corners | 6.9 |
| 3.0 | Yellow cards | 2.1 |
| 6.61 | Average rating | 6.66 |
Pafos FC vs Riga prediction
Moneyball's model expects about 2.9 goals - 1.36 for Pafos FC and 1.52 for Riga - with over 2.5 goals at 55% and both teams scoring at 59%. Little separates the sides on the numbers, and a draw is the single likeliest result.
Prediction: Pafos FC 1-1 Riga
Pafos FC vs Riga betting tips
- Tip 1: Draw or either side by one goal is the shape of it - avoid the result market no side above 40%
- Tip 2: Over 1.5 goals 2.88 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (55%)
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 59% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 6.1 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 8.5 corners 9.5 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
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Pafos FC vs Riga: questions and answers
When is Pafos FC vs Riga?
Pafos FC vs Riga is on Thursday 22 October 2026, kick-off 16:45 UTC, in Europa Conference League Gameweek 2.
Where is Pafos FC vs Riga played?
At Stadio Stelios Kyriakides, Paphos, Pafos FC's home ground.
Who will win Pafos FC vs Riga?
It is close: Pafos FC 33%, draw 26%, Riga 40%. Our prediction is Pafos FC 1-1 Riga.
How many goals will there be in Pafos FC vs Riga?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.9 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 55%.
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