Rigas FS v Galatasaray: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Turkish giants Galatasaray continue their UEFA Europa League adventure on Thursday when they travel to Latvia to tackle domestic champions Rigas FS in the league phase.

The visitors will be hoping to make it successive victories in the competition on the back of their 3-1 home win over PAOK last time out, whilst Rigas are eyeing up their first continental success after being comprehensively beaten by Romania's FCSB a week ago.

How to watch Rigas FS v Galatasaray, TV channel & live streaming

Rigas FS v Galatasaray is available to watch live in the UK via Discovery+.

Rigas FS v Galatasaray kick-off time, date and venue

Rigas FS v Galatasaray will take place at LNK Sporta Parks in Riga, Latvia, on Thursday 3rd October, with kick-off set for 17:45 (BST).

Rigas FS v Galatasaray stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Thursday's clash in Latvia will be the first professional meeting between Rigas FS and Galatasaray.

The hosts have won two of their three all-time Europa league fixtures on home soil, with their stadium also becoming a fortress at domestic level, with the side notching victories in 18 of their last 20 outings there.

Galatasaray come into the meeting in impressive form though, registering maximum points from six of their seven league fixtures this season, scoring 21 goals in the process.

It's also worth noting that Okan Buruk's men have won 12 of their last 14 away fixtures - a potentially positive omen ahead of their trip to Riga.

Rigas FS v Galatasaray team news

Rigas FS team news

The home side will be without the services of midfielder Alfusainey Jatta as well as forwards Ismael Diomande and Emerson Deocleciano, with all three players continuing their rehabilitation from injury.

Galatasaray team news

Galatasaray are without the suspended Fernando Muslera after the stopper was dismissed in a Champions League qualifier in August, meaning Gunay Guvenc will deputise on Thursday night.

There are hopes that former Chelsea man Hakim Ziyech is closing in on a return from a hamstring lay-off in the coming weeks, although this week's clash is likely to come to soon for the attacking midfielder.

Key frontman Victor Osimhen is unlikely to be risked after suffering an injury against Kasimpasa on Saturday, having netted two goals prior to his half-time withdrawal.