APOEL FC vs. FK Rīgas Futbola Skola: A UEFA Europa League Preview
Background
APOEL FC
APOEL FC is a professional football club based in Nicosia, Cyprus. Founded in 1926, they are one of the most successful clubs in Cypriot football, having won 28 league titles and 21 cups.
In the UEFA Europa League, APOEL has a strong track record. They reached the quarter-finals in 2012 and the round of 16 in 2016.
FK Rīgas Futbola Skola
FK Rīgas Futbola Skola is a professional football club based in Riga, Latvia. Founded in 2005, they are one of the most successful clubs in Latvian football, having won three league titles and four cups.
This will be FK Rīgas' first appearance in the UEFA Europa League.
The Matchup
APOEL FC will host FK Rīgas Futbola Skola in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League second qualifying round tie on August 11, 2022.
APOEL will be favored to win the match, but FK Rīgas will be looking to make a statement in their first appearance in the competition.
How to Watch
The match will be streamed live on UEFA.tv. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 CEST.
Prediction
APOEL FC is the clear favorite to win the match, but FK Rīgas will be hoping to pull off an upset.
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