FS Jelgava vs Riga: match statistics
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FS Jelgava vs Riga: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FS Jelgava plays Riga in Virsliga (Latvia). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Zemgales Olimpiskā centra.
Recent form
FS Jelgava has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Riga has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
FS Jelgava scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.60. Riga scores 2.83 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of FS Jelgava's games and 60% of Riga's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 80%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Riga has the higher season xG average, 2.00 to 1.37 per game. FS Jelgava takes 11.4 shots per game, while Riga takes 16.9.
First-half and second-half trends
FS Jelgava leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Riga leads at halftime in 63% and scores 1.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
FS Jelgava's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Riga, it is minutes 76-90+ (20 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Virsliga games average 2.90 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 5 away wins. Those games averaged 3.86 goals, with both teams scoring in 43% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| FS Jelgava | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.44 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
FS Jelgava is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - FS Jelgava · 1.2 pts / game - Riga
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Riga is 164% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - FS Jelgava · 2.83 goals / game - Riga
Riga is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.6 goals / game - FS Jelgava · 1 goals / game - Riga
FS Jelgava scores in 53% of games (16 of 30 games), while Riga keeps a clean sheet in 40% (12 of 30 games).
Riga scores in 97% of games (29 of 30 games), while FS Jelgava keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 30 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - FS Jelgava
Over / Under - Riga
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Riga is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - FS Jelgava · 2.1 pts / game - Riga
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FS Jelgava - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 27%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Riga - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 63% of games and wins 70%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (20 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +15 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
FS Jelgava
Riga
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Virsliga).
Teams vs league
| FS Jelgava | Liga | Riga | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.67 | 2.90 | ▲ 3.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 54% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 54% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 25% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 73% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 82% | • 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from FS Jelgava's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses against Riga. Games average 3.86 goals, and both teams scored in 43% of them.
FAQ
When do FS Jelgava and Riga play?
FS Jelgava face Riga on September 19, 2026 in Virsliga at Zemgales Olimpiskā centra. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between FS Jelgava and Riga?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches FS Jelgava won 0, Riga won 5 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.86 goals, with both teams scoring in 43% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before FS Jelgava vs Riga?
FS Jelgava score 1.07 goals per game on average and Riga 2.83. The Virsliga average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 43% of FS Jelgava's matches and 60% of Riga's.
What form are FS Jelgava and Riga in?
Over the last 5 games FS Jelgava have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Riga 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FS Jelgava vs Riga?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.