Riga FC snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over FC Ararat-Armenia in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, thanks to a decisive goal in the 90th minute. The Latvian side had built a two-goal lead early on, but the Armenian visitors fought back to level the score before Riga struck at the death.
On aggregate FC Ararat-Armenia advances · 3:4
Riga FC 3:2 FC Ararat-Armenia — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half2 - 0
- 23
- 34(Foul)
- 41(Simulation)
- 44(Foul)
Second half1 - 2
- 46
- 66(Other reason)
- 66(Other reason)
- 70(Foul)
- 72(Foul)
- 85(Foul)
- 90 + 4
Questions & Answers
Who will win, Riga FC vs FC Ararat-Armenia?
CheckLive's model makes Riga FC the favourite, with a 63% win probability.
What is the predicted score?
CheckLive's model projects Riga FC 1:0 FC Ararat-Armenia.
When is Riga FC vs FC Ararat-Armenia?
Kick-off Tuesday 14 July at 18:00 UK time, in the UEFA Champions League, Qualification Round 1.
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Head to Head meetings
Riga FC – FC Ararat-Armenia
Riga FC
FC Ararat-Armenia
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 1  |
Scored goals | 3 | 4 |
Average per game | 1.5 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 3-2 | 0-2 |
Riga FC
FC Ararat-Armenia
Best statistical picks
Riga FC – FC Ararat-Armenia
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
12 hasn't lost in 5 of the last matches
FC Ararat-Armenia opened the score in 4 of the last 5 matches
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | 3.80 | 4.75 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Riga FC
Riga FC hold a narrow advantage on CheckLive's read, with a 63% win probability, but Ararat-Armenia boast an unbeaten five-match run and beat Riga 2-0 in the only previous meeting. The sides look closely matched, with the visitors' recent momentum making this a tough call.
Home win — Riga FC1.62
High confidence63%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
60.5
55.9
CheckSkill
54.2
52.7
CheckMental
79.6
71.2
CheckLive total61.5 vs 57.5+4.0
More match signals
Both teams to score — Yes80%1.83
Over 2.578%1.85
Over 3.574%3.00
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the match?
CheckLive's analysis slightly favors Riga FC, but the gap is small. Ararat-Armenia won the only H2H and are on a five-match unbeaten streak, making this a close call.
Which team is in better form?
Riga FC have won three of their last five league matches, while Ararat-Armenia are unbeaten in five, with three wins. It is evenly matched, with no clear edge on form.
Will both teams score?
The only H2H saw a 2-0 scoreline to Ararat-Armenia, and both teams have solid defenses. Under 2.5 goals could be possible, but not confident.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | 3.80 | 4.75 |