FK Liepaja
- FK Liepaja have won one and lost four of their last five matches, but they did win their last home game 4-0 against Ogre United.
- FK Liepaja average 2.20 goals per home game in all competitions, scoring 11 on home turf.
- Vladimir Vassiljev has built a settled and structured base since arriving as FKL coach earlier this season, but the team have lost bite in recent games.
- After a run of four wins, one draw and five defeats from their previous ten, Liepaja have won just one of their last five games, losing four.
FK Decic Tuzi
- FK Decic Tuzi have lost each of their last four consecutive matches.
- Liepaja should have a lot more than their guests on Thursday, as Decic are winless in five road games in all competitions, drawing one and losing four.
- Their defence has been leaky during that time, conceding eight goals in their five away games in all competitions.
- Decic, on the other hand, are a more compact and reactive side who will switch between a back three and a 4-2-3-1, looking to hit the hosts on the counterattack.
Key Players
However, Decic have the sharper man in the team with Trimror Selimi , who has scored two of their four goals across the same period.
Betting Insights
- FKL are the slight favourites at 2.5, with Decic coming in at 2.8 and the tie at 3.1.
- However, there is enough doubt in the air to take the tie at its considerable odds, as there are a few factors that could see the Montenegrins keep this game close.
Prediction
FK Liepaja should have enough in reserve to beat FK Decic Tuzi in Latvia and move a step closer to UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 on Thursday, although the Montenegrins could make this game a lot closer than the odds suggest.
