Liepāja vs Riga: match statistics
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Liepāja vs Riga: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Liepāja plays Riga in Virsliga (Latvia). The game is scheduled for August 31, 2026. Venue: Stadions Daugava.
Recent form
Liepāja has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Riga has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Liepāja scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.44. Riga scores 3.04 and allows 0.92. Games in this league average 2.99 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Liepāja's games and 58% of Riga's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 85%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Riga has the higher season xG average, 2.03 to 1.57 per game. Liepāja takes 13.3 shots per game, while Riga takes 17.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Liepāja leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Riga leads at halftime in 69% and scores 1.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Liepāja's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Riga, it is minutes 31-45+ (18 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Virsliga games average 2.99 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 6 away wins. Those games averaged 3.57 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
| Liepāja | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.47 |
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.
Riga is 44% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Liepāja · 2.6 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 129% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Liepāja · 3.04 goals / game - Riga
Riga is 57% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Liepāja · 0.92 goals / game - Riga
Liepāja scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while Riga keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 meczów).
Riga scores in 96% of games (25 of 26 meczów), while Liepāja keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 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 - Liepāja
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 72% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Liepāja · 2.23 pts / game - Riga
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Liepāja - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Riga - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 69% of games and wins 77%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (18 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). 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
Liepāja
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
| Liepāja | Liga | Riga | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.78 | 2.99 | ▲ 3.96 |
| Both teams scored | • 56% | 55% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 56% | ▲ 85% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 24% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 76% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 82% | • 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Liepāja's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 6 losses against Riga. Games average 3.57 goals, and both teams scored in 43% of them.
FAQ
When do Liepāja and Riga play?
Liepāja face Riga on August 31, 2026 in Virsliga at Stadions Daugava. 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 Liepāja and Riga?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Liepāja won 1, Riga won 6 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.57 goals, with both teams scoring in 43% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Liepāja vs Riga?
Liepāja score 1.33 goals per game on average and Riga 3.04. The Virsliga average is 2.99 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Liepāja's matches and 58% of Riga's.
What form are Liepāja and Riga in?
Over the last 5 games Liepāja have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Riga 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Liepāja vs Riga?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Liepāja vs Riga: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.