Auda take on the visitors Larne in the second leg of UEFA Conference League Qualification round of 1/8-finals. First leg result: 0-0. The match will be played on Wednesday, July 16th at Skonto stadions (Riga).
Auda are trying to hold on to their hard-earned status. The Green and Blacks were founded in the late 1960s — a respectable age for a Baltic club. However, they spent most of their history in the lower leagues with little success. Only in recent years have they achieved notable results. In 2022, they won their first major trophy, the Latvian Cup, and followed that by finishing third in the Virsliga two years in a row. They also reached the cup final again in 2024, though this time they lost. This season, they’ve struggled to keep up with the pace set by Riga FC and RFS, but they remain in a solid position to fight for a top-three finish. Auda have been strong defensively, especially at home, where they rarely concede more than a goal. However, their biggest challenge is still finding more consistency in attack.
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Larne celebrated their 80th anniversary just as Auda were being founded. For decades, they were a minor force in Northern Irish football, with only occasional cup success. But this decade, they’ve stepped up and become a real contender. They won their first league title in 2023 and successfully defended it, although they finished far behind Linfield in the most recent season, trailing by over 20 points. The domestic season wrapped up in late April, and they only resumed competitive action in mid-June. With new head coach Niall Roney officially licensed and on the bench, they played a cautious 0-0 draw in the first leg. They looked organized defensively but lacked sharpness up front after a long break.
Both teams are relatively new to European football. As such, they had no opportunity to meet before the current qualification round. Auda return home after a goalless draw in the first leg. Back the Latvian side to claim a win in regular time.
Prediction for the match: Auda to win.
