Riga vs Celtic Glasgow Soccer Betting Tips Europa League Quali 2020
Can Celtic convince in Latvia?
⚽️ Competition: Europa League qualification
⚽️ Date: 24.09.2020
⚽️ Betting Tips: Handicap: Victory away -1.5
⚽️ Odds: 6
⚽️ Stake: 1/10
Football experts watch out! Who is the national record champion in Switzerland, Turkey, or Scotland? While in some leagues (Bayern in Germany, Juve in Italy) the usual suspects top the list, there are also one or two surprises. On the Bosphorus, for example, Galatasaray Istanbul is in the first place, although in the recent past other clubs have been ahead.
The Swiss record champions are not FC Basel, but Grasshoppers Zurich. In Scotland, the Glasgow Rangers were the measure of all things for many years with a total of 54 championship titles. In the Premiership, which has been newly established since 2013, however, Celtic Glasgow officially leads the rankings.
The green-whites want to represent the country again on the international stage. After the end of the Champions League qualification, at least the move into the group stage of the Europa League should succeed. The penultimate step on this path can be taken in the Latvian capital on Thursday evening.
Between Riga and Celtic Glasgow, the odds for a tip on guests from the island with the best bookmakers are under 1.30. This illustrates the clear favorite position of Neil Lennon’s troupe. The game in the Skonto Stadium in Riga kicks off on Thursday evening under the direction of Portuguese referee Fabio Verissimo.
Riga – Statistics & current form
As the reigning champions, Riga FC wants to represent their country in the best possible way. The dream of the premier class burst in the first duel against Maccabi Tel Aviv (0: 2). Subsequently, however, the team of coach Oleg Kononov made a good performance against Tre Fiori in the Europa League qualification and built on the performances from the league.
Riga nationally the measure of all things
In the domestic Virsliga, the club is number 1 and has won 17 of the 19 games. The team is particularly stable defensively and has not conceded a single goal in the last three games. This was the key against Tre Fiori to make it 1-0 into the semi-finals of the Europa League qualifying.
The troops from the Balkans want to keep the zero as long as possible against the big favorites on Thursday to then put a few pinpricks on the offensive. Hopes rest on the shoulders of Richard Kule Mbombo, who is currently in good shape.
Do Latvians have a creamy day?
Overall, there are no big stars in the Latvian squad and the team is more convincing as a collective. The captain is keeper Ozols, who will be particularly important. Between Riga and Celtic Glasgow, the odds for a home win are rightly chosen so high given the individual class of the individual players. A success for the hosts would be a big surprise on Thursday evening.
Probable lineup Riga:
➲ Ozols – Wesley, Djurisic, Hora, Kurakins, Petersons, Prenga, Roger, Sharpar, Stuglis, Richard Kule Mbombo
Last matches from Riga:
Virsliga
⚽️ 09/20 2020 Riga FC 1 – 0 Valmiera FC
Europa League qualification
⚽️ 09/18 2020 Riga FC 1 – 0 Tre Fiori
Virsliga
⚽️ 09/12 2020 Ventspils 0 – 2 Riga FC
⚽️ 08/30 2020 Riga FC 0 – 2 RFS
⚽️ 08/26 2020 FS Metta / LU 0 – 3 Riga FC
Celtic Glasgow – Statistics & current form
At the time of the end of the season in March, Celtic Glasgow led the Premier League table with 13 points ahead of Rangers. Neil Lennon’s protégés could no longer have won the championship title anyway. The second big goal besides the championship is to get into the group stage of the Champions League every season.
Europa League as a consolation prize an absolute must
This has already been missed, as the Scots surprisingly lost to Ferencvaros Budapest. The national opponents then felt the frustration and since then Celtic has won all four games. In the Premier League table, the club is one point behind the Rangers but has also played one less encounter.
The British travel to Riga as the big favorites on Thursday and Neil Lennon’s team is better qualified in all positions. The coach will not undertake any major experiments during the line-up, as the international income is an absolute must. The top stars like striker Ryan Christie, midfield clearer Scott Brown, or Callum McGregor are set.
Does Lennon choose a brave line-up?
Tactically, it is to be expected that the guests will act with their usual three-man chain to produce an outnumbering in midfield and to put the opponent under pressure so early. A quick 1-0 could bring peace and the playoffs would be close.
Between Riga and Celtic Glasgow, the prediction can be ventured that the away team will leave the field as winners if they build on the performances of the last few weeks and do not allow themselves to lose concentration.
Probable lineup – Celtic Glasgow:
➲ Barkas – Abd Elhamed, Duffy, Ajer – Frimpong, S. Brown, Ntcham, C. McGregor, Taylor – Al. Ajeti, Christie
Last matches from Celtic Glasgow:
Premiership
⚽️ 09/19 2020 Celtic Glasgow 3 – 2 Livingston
⚽️ 09/16 2020 St. Mirren 1 – 2 Celtic Glasgow
⚽️ 09/12 2020 Ross County 0 – 5 Celtic Glasgow
⚽️ 08/30 2020 Celtic Glasgow 3 – 0 Motherwell
Champions League qualification
⚽️ 08/26 2020 Celtic Glasgow 1 – 2 Ferencvaros
Riga vs Celtic Glasgow – Direct comparison / H2H balance
In the duel, Riga vs Celtic Glasgow has a prediction towards the score many good arguments. The direct comparison does not count as the clubs have never met in their history. A lot is at stake at the premiere and both clubs want to move into the playoffs.
Riga vs Celtic Glasgow – betting odds comparison
Betting Tips: Riga
Odds: 13
Betting Tips: Draw
Odds: 6.5
Betting Tips: Celtic Glasgow
Odds: 1.2
Riga vs Celtic Glasgow Soccer Betting Tips
With the Europa League tips on the betting base, there are often very clear starting points. This is of course because the teams from different nations compete with completely different requirements. A prime example is a game Riga vs. Celtic Glasgow, in which the big name of the guests alone suggests an away win.
But not only this speaks for the top club from the island. The form of the British is very good with four league wins in a row and although the results of the Balkan troops were okay recently, Riga is rarely convinced.
Key facts – Riga vs Celtic Glasgow tips
❗️ Both clubs failed in qualifying for the Champions League
❗️ In the league, Riga was able to convince mainly defensively, Celtic, however, on the offensive
❗️ The clubs will have their first-ever duel on Thursday
Glasgow is simply a size too big and the green-whites are rightly classified as a big favorite in the odds comparison of the betting base. Betting on the pure outcome of the game is hardly worthwhile and between Riga and Celtic Glasgow, there is more of a tip on a handicap win.
At least two goals ahead are realistic, as the home side would have to increase the risk towards the end of the game if they were close and the guests could make a preliminary decision with a counter-goal. Six units are selected as the stake.
