Rīgas FS vs FK Jablonec: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

FK Jablonec secured a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Rīgas FS in their UEFA Europa Conference League encounter on 13 August 2026. Lubos Kozel set his side up in a 3-5-2 formation and got the perfect start when R. Sedlacek opened the scoring in just the fourth minute of play.

The visitors extended their lead in the 22nd minute courtesy of a finish from S. Nebyla, putting Viktors Morozs's men in a difficult position early on. Rīgas FS, operating in a 4-2-3-1 shape, found a route back into the contest before the break when Z. Lipuscek found the net in the 38th minute to reduce the deficit to 2-1 at half-time.

The second half turned into a tense, disciplinary battle under the supervision of Israeli referee Yigal Frid. Rīgas FS collected yellow cards through S. Panic and M. Saidy, while Sedlacek was booked for Jablonec. The hosts' pursuit of an equaliser suffered a decisive blow in the 83rd minute when A. Filipovic was dismissed after receiving two bookings in quick succession.

FK Jablonec held their nerve through the closing stages despite a late booking for F. Vecheta to see out the 2-1 win. The result maintains Jablonec's upper hand in this match-up, giving them two victories from their last two meetings against Rīgas FS.