Liepāja vs Rīgas FS: match statistics
Liepāja vs Rīgas FS: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Liepāja played against Rīgas FS in Virsliga (Latvia). The game was played on June 26, 2026. Venue: Stadions Daugava. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Liepāja has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Rīgas FS has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Liepāja scores 1.21 goals per game and allows 1.53. Rīgas FS scores 2.53 and allows 0.74. Games in this league average 2.99 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Liepāja's games and 42% of Rīgas FS's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 63%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rīgas FS has the higher season xG average, 2.04 to 1.43 per game. Liepāja takes 11.9 shots per game, while Rīgas FS takes 16.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Liepāja leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Rīgas FS leads at halftime in 58% and scores 1.32 after halftime.
When the teams score
Liepāja's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Rīgas FS, it is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Virsliga games average 2.99 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 4 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
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
Pick: 2 — Rīgas FS is the favorite; they sit 1st and have won 16 matches, drawn 1 and lost 2 this season, while Liepāja have a record of 7 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses. This season Rīgas scored 48 and conceded 14, whereas Liepāja have 23 goals for and 29 against, giving the visitors a significant advantage in goal difference. The last 5 matches also favor Rīgas: the away side scored 15 goals and average 2.4 points per game, the hosts have 6 goals and 1.4 points per game. Quality of chances is higher for the visitors — Rīgas away xG is 2.02 versus the hosts’ 1.32 xG, averaging 16.3 shots and 6.4 on target per game vs 10.11 and 4.44 for Liepāja, with possession 62% vs 52%. Defensively Rīgas concede 0.8 goals away and have 50% clean sheets with 0% games without scoring, while Liepāja at home concede 1.0 goal and have 11% clean sheets, therefore I assign probabilities: home 12%, draw 18%, away 70%.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Seasonally Liepāja has BTTS in only 33% of matches, while Rīgas FS in 50%, but in the last 5 fixtures the away side has BTTS 80% versus the home 40%, suggesting an increased probability of both teams scoring due to Rīgas' form. Liepāja averages 3.22 goals scored per match with xG 2.06, yet keeps a clean sheet in 56% of games, which reduces BTTS likelihood in typical home performances. Rīgas FS has season xG 2.02 and concedes on average 0.8 goals, and in the last 5 matches scores 3.0 and concedes 1.0, showing the visitors can both create and convert chances. Both teams register a high number of shots on target (6.78 vs 6.4) and have a high share of matches over 2.5 goals (67% and 60%), and the league posts an average BTTS of 57% and 3.0 goals per game, which further favors an exchange of goals. Overall the stronger signal is Rīgas' scoring form and the high league BTTS level, therefore I forecast 65% for 'yes' (BTTS - Yes) and 35% for 'no' (No Goal).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The xG model indicates high goal potential for both sides: xG Liepāja = 2.06 and xG Rīgas FS = 2.02, totaling 4.08 expected goals. Seasonally Liepāja has 89% of matches Over 1.5 and 67% Over 2.5, while Rīgas FS has 60% and 60% respectively, confirming a tendency toward high-scoring games. Liepāja averages 17.33 shots (6.78 on target) with a 19% conversion rate, and Rīgas FS 16.3 shots (6.4 on target) with a 12% conversion, so the hosts are more efficient in front of goal. In the last 5 matches Rīgas FS has averaged 3.0 goals and Liepāja 1.2, which further increases the likelihood of more goals. Based on this I pick Over 1.5 as the strongest signal: modelled probability for Over 1.5 is about 91% (Over 2.5 about 77%, Over 3.5 about 58%), therefore the 1.5 line offers the highest chance of success.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Rīgas FS shows superior form: 90% wins this season and 80% in the last 5 matches, while Liepāja has 78% wins this season and only 40% in the last 5. In the first half of the last 5 fixtures the visitors led at the break in 60% of cases vs 40% for the hosts, and the average goals by half-time are 1.6 for Rīgas FS vs 0.8 for Liepāja. On the season level xG is almost even: 2.06 for the hosts versus 2.02 for the visitors, but Liepāja has a higher shot conversion rate 19% vs 12%, which explains the season goals average 3.22 for Liepāja vs 1.9 for Rīgas FS. Nevertheless, in the last 5 matches Rīgas FS scores on average 3.0 goals vs 1.2 for Liepāja and more often takes a lead at the break (60%), which provides a strong signal for the visitors to be leading. Therefore the most likely scenario is Rīgas FS leading at half-time and winning the match (2/2) — I estimate this at about 43%.
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
| Liepāja | Rīgas FS | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.38 |
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.
Rīgas FS is 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Liepāja · 2.4 pts / game - Rīgas FS
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.
Rīgas FS is 109% better for: goals scored per game.
1.21 goals / game - Liepāja · 2.53 goals / game - Rīgas FS
Rīgas FS is 107% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.53 goals / game - Liepāja · 0.74 goals / game - Rīgas FS
Liepāja scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Rīgas FS keeps a clean sheet in 53% (10 of 19 meczów).
Rīgas FS scores in 95% of games (18 of 19 meczów), while Liepāja keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 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 - Rīgas FS
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.
Rīgas FS is 65% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / game - Liepāja · 2 pts / game - Rīgas FS
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Liepāja - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rīgas FS - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 58% of games and wins 84%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +5 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Rīgas FS
* 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 | Rīgas FS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.74 | 2.99 | ▲ 3.26 |
| Both teams scored | • 58% | 58% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 55% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 23% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 76% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | • 84% | 84% | ▼ 79% |
^ 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
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Liepāja's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses against Rīgas FS. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Liepāja vs Rīgas FS?
The Virsliga match finished Liepāja 0:2 Rīgas FS. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Liepāja and Rīgas FS?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Liepāja won 1, Rīgas FS won 4 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Liepāja vs Rīgas FS?
Liepāja score 1.21 goals per game on average and Rīgas FS 2.53. The Virsliga average is 2.99 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Liepāja's matches and 42% of Rīgas FS's.
What form are Liepāja and Rīgas FS in?
Over the last 5 games Liepāja have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Rīgas FS 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Liepāja vs Rīgas FS?
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.