RFS vs KuPS Prediction & Betting Tips (6 August)

Only a team, Malmo FF 1-4, came to win at the NNK Sporta Parks in Riga since April 26. Indeed, RFS has won 9 of its last 10 home games, the last of which on a river score of 6 goals to 2 against Tukums 2000 on July 26. The current 2nd of the Virsliga behind Riga FC at 3 points reacted very well after its elimination in the 1/4 finishing of qualifications for the league phase of the next Champions League against Malmo FF 1-4 and 1-0 this July 30 by taking the 3 points in the Latvian championship in Grobina 2-3 this Sunday. A success against the Finnish of Kups in this 1/2 first leg is to be expected.

Kups, for his part, was donated to the qualifications of the Europa League after failing against Kairat Almaty. After a first round easily dominated at home 2-0, the Finnish club thwarted in Kazakhstan to the point of bowing heavily at the Almaty Central Stadium 3-0 despite numerical superiority throughout the second half. Kups had not managed to exist at Milsami 0-0 in the previous round either! The partners of Toure, author of a double this weekend, signed their 10th Championship victory after 18 days against Haka 3-2 this weekend and looked up after this European disillusionment.

Some matches whisper their story through scorelines alone, and RFS vs KuPS is a tale of tactical grit and bursts of brilliance. RFS stepped onto the pitch with the confidence of a side that netted 6 goals against Tukums 2000, though their vulnerabilities were exposed in both clashes with Malmö FF, suggesting cracks in their defensive cohesion under pressure. Their narrow wins over Grobina and shaky performances against top-tier opposition highlight a team that thrives on attacking firepower but still wrestles with consistency in tougher fixtures.

KuPS, on the other hand, delivered a narrative of adaptation and resilience. The Finns turned heads by bouncing back from a 3:0 defeat to Kairat Almaty with a defiant 2:0 victory in the return leg—showcasing Honkavaara’s steady coaching hand and the squad’s tactical flexibility. The draw against VPS and narrow win over Haka reveal a side that can grind out results even without dominance. When paired against RFS, their more balanced form and psychological edge from their recovery arc could give them the edge in controlling game flow and managing high-stakes moments.

Momentum often speaks louder than reputation, and RFS seem to have it in abundance heading into their Europa League clash with KuPS on August 6th. With a potent attack that recently dismantled Tukums 2000 and a solid home record, RFS are expected to control the tempo and exploit KuPS’s defensive lapses. KuPS, while capable of moments of brilliance, have shown inconsistency on the road and may struggle to contain RFS’s fluid offensive play. A 3:1 scoreline in favor of the Latvian side reflects both their current form and the tactical edge they hold in this matchup.

• Summary: RFS is going head to head with KuPS starting on 6 Aug 2025 at 17:00 UTC at Stadions Arkadija stadium, Riga city, Latvia. The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League, Qualification .