Preview: Aberdeen vs. Daugava Riga

Aberdeen start their Europa League qualifying campaign on Thursday when they host Latvian outfit Daugava Riga in the first leg of their first-round tie.

The Dons secured a third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership table last season, holding off a challenge from Dundee United for the chance of European football.

Derek McInnes's side recently enjoyed a 7-0 friendly win over Arbroath in their preparations for Thursday's fixture.

McInnes is likely to name a similar lineup that saw Aberdeen cruise to a comfortable victory over their fellow Scots.

Meanwhile, Riga are currently in the middle of their league season, where they sit in seventh position in the table.

Recent form

Aberdeen: DWLDWW

Daugava Riga: WWLDLW

Possible starting lineups

Aberdeen: Langfield; Logan, Anderson, Reynolds, Jack; Robson, Flood, Pawlett, McGinn; Rooney, Hayes

Daugava Riga: Krumins; Joksts, Mendy, Tomkevicius, Savenas; Kucys, Vitolnieks, Zils, Blanks; Flora, Knapsis

Sports Mole says: 2-0