RFS vs Hamrun Prediction & Betting Tips (28 August)

The time of truth has come! In the latter round to reach the league phase of the Conference League, RFS is back to the wall. Beaten on the way out, the Latvians will have to draw on their resources and take advantage of the support of their audience to reverse the steam. Opposite, visitors intend to lock their advance and engrave their names for the first time in the history of European competitions. Kick -off Thursday at 7 p.m.: 90 minutes to change everything!Beaten 1-0 in Malta during the first leg, the Latvians of RFS approach this return match with a slight delay in the display board, but a major asset: evolve on their land in Riga. Not comfortable in this qualifying course - with 5 consecutive setbacks, against Malmö, Kups, then Hamrun - Viktors Morozs' men, however, remain formidable at home, where they have won 8 of their last 10 receptions, all competitions.

Recently prolific with a 4-1 against Super Nova in the championship and a 3-2 against Metta in Cup, this time they will have to combine offensive efficiency and defensive rigor to hope to fill their delay and reverse the steam. RFS no longer has the choice: hitting hard, or getting out of the small door!Hamrun Spartans is only 90 minutes from a historic participation in Conference League! But its thin advantage acquired at the first leg 1-0 remains fragile, and its irregularity outside leaves a doubt ... Last Thursday, the Maltese certainly signed their first success in 6 games, but the statistics on the move are final: 3 setbacks during the qualifications, facing žalgiris 2-0, at the Dynamo kyiv 3-0 and the Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-1. Will the men of Giacomo Modica finally be able to respond to the outside? Or are they going, once again, yield under pressure? Verdict in Riga!

Tactically, RFS will look to control possession and exploit Hamrun’s defensive gaps, especially through their dynamic wing play and set-piece routines. Hamrun, on the other hand, are expected to rely on counter-attacks, spearheaded by the pace of Joseph Mbong and Talison. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Domantas Šimkus and Ćorić tasked with disrupting RFS’s rhythm. Both teams have conceded heavily in Europe this season—Hamrun letting in 13 goals and RFS 8—suggesting that defensive lapses could define the outcome. The Spartans’ home advantage may be neutralized by the pitch, but their hunger to make history could give them an emotional edge.

With all factors considered, a tightly contested match is expected. RFS’s superior form and depth may tip the scales, but Hamrun’s tenacity and attacking flair should not be underestimated. A 2-1 scoreline in favor of RFS feels plausible—an outcome that reflects their recent consistency while acknowledging Hamrun’s ability to strike back. The return leg in Riga will be decisive, but for now, expect fireworks in Ta’ Qali as both clubs chase a dream that hangs by a thread.

• Summary: RFS is going head to head with Ħamrun Spartans FC starting on 28 Aug 2025 at 17:00 UTC at Lnk Sporta Parks stadium, Riga city, Latvia. The match is a part of the UEFA Europa Conference League, Qualification Playoff .
• Referee: Horatiu Fesnic