Match Overview and Stakes

The crucial second leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League qualifying playoff sees Latvian side RFS host Maltese club Hamrun Spartans on August 28th at LNK Sporta Parks in Riga. Hamrun holds a narrow 1-0 advantage from the first encounter, setting the stage for an intense battle. This comprehensive preview delves into the match prediction, betting insights, and key statistics for RFS versus Hamrun Spartans.

Referee Analysis: Horațiu Feșnic

Horațiu Feșnic (Romania) Presiding over this pivotal fixture will be Romanian referee Horațiu Feșnic. His recent officiating record for the 2024/2025 international season includes:

• Matches – 10 (International fixtures);
• Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 41;
• Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
• Red cards shown – 2;
• Average fouls per match – 30;
• Penalty decisions – 30%.