JFK Ventspils vs Metta - LU: match statistics
JFK Ventspils vs Metta - LU: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
JFK Ventspils played against Metta - LU in 1. Liga (Latvia). The game was played on May 9, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
JFK Ventspils has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Metta - LU has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
JFK Ventspils scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 2.17. Metta - LU scores 3.67 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 3.43 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of JFK Ventspils's games and 33% of Metta - LU's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 83%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 68% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Metta - LU has the higher season xG average, 3.47 to 1.51 per game. JFK Ventspils takes 7.2 shots per game, while Metta - LU takes 28.5.
First-half and second-half trends
JFK Ventspils leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Metta - LU leads at halftime in 83% and scores 1.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
JFK Ventspils's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Metta - LU, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
1. Liga games average 3.43 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 68% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Metta - LU shows a clear statistical advantage: the visitors have scored 22 goals this season versus JFK Ventspils' 8, while conceding only 3 compared to the hosts' 13. In the last 5 matches Metta scored 19 goals and won 4 of 5, whereas the hosts have no wins in their last 5 (3 draws, 2 losses) and conceded 12 goals. At home the hosts average 0.67 goals scored and concede 1.00 per match, while Metta away averages 3.0 goals scored and 0.5 conceded. The difference in quality of chances is pronounced: Metta has an away xG of 2.65 and averages 21 shots (9 on target), the hosts have a home xG of 1.31 with 7 shots and 3.67 on target. Additionally, the visitors have no away matches without scoring (0%) and show 100% wins in those away fixtures per the data, while the hosts have 0 wins this season and failed to score in 67% of their home matches; this points toward a away victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Despite a league BTTS rate of 61%, team-level data are mixed: the home side’s seasonal both-teams-to-score percentage is only 25% versus 50% for Metta - LU, and the home team has a 75% rate of clean sheets this season. The last 5 matches, however, favor the visitors — Metta - LU averages 3.8 goals scored and 0.4 conceded (19 for, 2 against), while JFK Ventspils averages 1.6 scored and 2.4 conceded (8/12). Quality-of-chances metrics show the home team generates high shooting and xG volumes (avg. 32.25 shots, 17.75 on target and xG 3.88), but Metta - LU’s short-term defense has been effective (last 5 matches xG against 0.66 and only 0.4 goals conceded). Given that the visitors regularly score while the home side has defensive issues and a seasonally low BTTS (25%), the scenario where only Metta - LU scores appears more likely, hence BTTS 'No' 65% vs 'Yes' 35%.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Both teams produce a high number of goals: season scoring averages are 4.00 for JFK Ventspils and 3.00 for Metta-LU, while the league average goals per match is 3.54. xG confirms the offensive profile — xG_for is 3.88 (home) and 2.65 (away), with xG_against at 0.48 and 0.99 respectively. Calculating expected goals as the average of a team’s xG_for and the opponent’s xG_against yields approximately 2.44 for the home side and 1.56 for the away side, totaling ~4.00 goals (2.44+1.56=4.00). Historical rates reinforce these projections: Over 1.5 occurred in 100% of this season’s matches for both teams, Over 2.5 is 75% for the home team and 100% for the away team, and in the last 5 matches Over 2.5 was 80% for both. Given these solid numbers (expected 4.00 goals, season-long 100% Over 1.5 and strong Over 2.5 figures of 75–100%), the strongest play is Over 1.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal is 1/1 — the home team leads at half-time and maintains the victory to full-time. JFK Ventspils posts an average xG of 3.88 versus Metta’s 2.65 and records an average of 17.75 shots on target per match compared to the visitors’ 9.0, indicating a decisive advantage in chance creation. First-half season statistics show the hosts score on average 2.0 goals by the break and concede 0.0, leading in 3 of 4 matches (75%) and keeping 100% clean sheets at half-time; hence a strong signal for a lead at the break. On the other hand, Metta are in very good form — in their last 5 matches they are 'wwwwl' (4 wins) and led at half-time in 4 of 5 (80%), so I assess the chance of a turnaround after the break (X/2 or 2/2) at roughly 27% overall. Taking into account the hosts’ xG advantage and 17.75 shots on target plus their high season clean-sheet rate (75% of full matches without conceding), I select 1/1 with a probability of about 35% as the strongest scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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
| JFK Ventspils | Metta - LU | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 52% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.21 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.25 |
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.
Metta - LU is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - JFK Ventspils · 2.4 pts / game - Metta - LU
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.
Metta - LU is 176% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - JFK Ventspils · 3.67 goals / game - Metta - LU
Metta - LU is 334% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.17 goals / game - JFK Ventspils · 0.5 goals / game - Metta - LU
JFK Ventspils scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 meczów), while Metta - LU keeps a clean sheet in 67% (4 of 6 meczów).
Metta - LU scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 meczów), while JFK Ventspils keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 meczów).
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 - JFK Ventspils
Over / Under - Metta - LU
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.
Metta - LU is 299% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / game - JFK Ventspils · 2.67 pts / game - Metta - LU
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
JFK Ventspils - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Metta - LU - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 83% of games and wins 83%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +9 | +8 |
* 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 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
JFK Ventspils
Metta - LU
* 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 (1. Liga).
Teams vs league
| JFK Ventspils | Liga | Metta - LU | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.50 | 3.43 | ▲ 4.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 61% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 67% | 68% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 23% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 70% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 84% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Away team
Other recorded players
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of JFK Ventspils vs Metta - LU?
The 1. Liga match finished JFK Ventspils 0:1 Metta - LU. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before JFK Ventspils vs Metta - LU?
JFK Ventspils score 1.33 goals per game on average and Metta - LU 3.67. The 1. Liga average is 3.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 68% of games. Both teams score in 67% of JFK Ventspils's matches and 33% of Metta - LU's.
What form are JFK Ventspils and Metta - LU in?
Over the last 5 games JFK Ventspils have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Metta - LU 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for JFK Ventspils vs Metta - LU?
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.