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Riga

VirsligaSeason 20262. placeData current as of 17 July 2026
Form (recent matches)
WWDWW
Unbeaten for 21 matches

Riga 2026: season in numbers

Riga in Virsliga

Riga plays in Virsliga (Latvia) in the 2026 season. League position: 2. Next known match: Tukums.

Form and record

Riga: 17-4-1, 2.50 pts/match. Last five: WWDWW (2.60 pts/match).

Goals and clean sheets

Riga scores 2.95 and concedes 0.86 goals per match. Clean sheets: 45%. Failed to score: 5%.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: 55%. Over 2.5: 82%. Over 3.5: 55%. Average goals in this team's matches: 3.82.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 55% of matches. This team scored in both halves in 64% of matches. Last five: BTTS 20%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Riga scores 1.59 goals in the first half and 1.36 in the second half. Highest scoring minute bucket: 31-45 (16 goals).

xG and playing style

Riga produces 2.02 xG and allows 0.95 xGA per match. Shots: 16.9 total, 6.5 on target. Possession: 63%.

Key statistical indicators

Riga has net xG 1.07 per match. Last-five PPG minus season PPG is 0.10 pts/match. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

2.50Points per match55 pts
2.95Goals for / match
0.86Goals against / match
82%Over 2.5 goals
55%Both teams scored
45%Clean sheets
5%Matches without scoring

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall and split by home and away matches.

Season result split
77% W18% R5% P
+46
Goal difference
2.50
PPG (season)
2.60
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal95%
2 goals86%
3 goals64%
4 goals32%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal55%
2 goals23%
3 goals9%
4 goals0%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

How often this team's matches clear goal thresholds, including halves and league context.

Halves

Goal before half-time91%League average: 75%
Min. 2 goals before half-time73%League average: 45%
Min. 3 goals before half-time36%League average: 19%
Goal after half-time82%League average: 85%
Min. 2 goals after half-time50%League average: 45%
Min. 3 goals after half-time27%League average: 16%

Goal patterns

Goal-event combinations in this team's matches plus detailed averages from the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time27%
BTTS in both halves9%
Scored in both halves64%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS55%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS27%

Match halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

73% W14% R14% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

64% W27% R9% P
51
Half-time points
2.32
PPG (1st half)
+25
Goal difference
48
Second-half points
2.18
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time1.59
Conceded before half-time0.45
Scored after half-time1.36
Conceded after half-time0.41
Clean sheet before half-time64%
Clean sheet after half-time68%
No goal before half-time18%
No goal after half-time23%
Last 5 matches - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)2.601.60
Goals for / match1.60.6
Goals against / match0.00.2
Average goals in match1.60.8
Min. 1 goal80%60%
Min. 2 goals60%20%
Min. 3 goals20%0%
Clean sheets100%80%
Matches without scoring20%60%
Goal difference+8+2
1st half (Last 5): 80% leading - 20% drawing - 0% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 0%
2nd half (Last 5): 40% won - 40% drawing - 20% lost

Goals by minute

Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.

Riga
ScoredConceded
7
4
0-15
12
3
16-30
16
3
31-45
9
4
46-60
7
3
61-75
14
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (16 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Dominant
38%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.46
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and match patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+1.07
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.02
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.93
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.09
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
197%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
58%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.10
Lead holding
Leads at half-time in 73% of matches and wins 77%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
105%
Defence after half-time
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.0
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Recent matches

Upcoming matches

Round 23
Riga
Tukums
Round 24
Super Nova
Riga
Round 25
Riga
Grobiņa
Round 26
Riga
Ogre United
Round 27
Rīgas FS
Riga
Round 28
Liepāja
Riga
Round 29
Riga
BFC Daugavpils
Round 30
Riga
Auda
Round 31
FS Jelgava
Riga
Round 32
Tukums
Riga

FAQ

What form is Riga in?

Riga's recent form reads WWDWW (most recent first). The side averages 2.50 points per game this season.

What position is Riga in the table?

Riga occupy position 2 in the Virsliga table with 55 points.

How many goals does Riga score per game?

Riga score 2.95 goals per game on average and concede 0.86. They're the starting point for judging the side's attack and defensive solidity this season.

How often do Riga's matches see BTTS and Over 2.5?

In Riga's matches both teams score in 55% and Over 2.5 lands in 82%. The team keeps a clean sheet in 45% of games.

Who do Riga play next?

Riga's next match is Riga - Tukums (18 July 2026). Pre-match stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I check Riga's stats and betting tips?

We gather Riga's statistics here — from form to Over/Under. For tips and full match analysis, head to the NoFluffPicks app.