Latvia - VirsligaSporta komplekss ĶeizarmežsData current as of September 06, 2026

Riga vs Liepāja: match statistics

Riga crest
Riga
4 : 0half-time 3:0
Liepāja crest
Liepāja

Riga vs Liepāja: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Riga played against Liepāja in Virsliga (Latvia). The game was played on June 21, 2026. Venue: Sporta komplekss Ķeizarmežs. Final score: 4:0.

Recent form

Riga has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Liepāja has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Riga scores 3.11 goals per game and allows 1.06. Liepāja scores 1.28 and allows 1.39. Games in this league average 2.96 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 67% of Riga's games and 61% of Liepāja's. The Over 2.5 rates are 89% and 56%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Riga has the higher season xG average, 2.02 to 1.46 per game. Riga takes 16.9 shots per game, while Liepāja takes 12.1.

First-half and second-half trends

Riga leads at halftime in 72% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Liepāja leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.72 after halftime.

When the teams score

Riga's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (14 goals). For Liepāja, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Virsliga games average 2.96 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 5 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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

Riga is the clear favorite based on the metrics: the hosts have 14 wins this season and have won all 5 of their last matches, scoring 14 goals in those five games (2.8 per match), while Liepāja have 7 wins this season and scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches (1.4 per match). Offensively Riga dominate at home: 2.78 goals per match, 5.67 shots on target and xG 2.08 with 16% shot conversion, whereas Liepāja on the road average 0.78 goals, 3.67 shots on target, xG 1.61 and only 6% conversion, plus 44% of away matches without scoring. Defensively the hosts are better as well — Riga concede 1.00 goals on average at home (xG against 0.85) and have a home goal difference of +16, while the visitors concede 1.78 goals away (xG against 1.51) and have an away goal difference of -9. Trends confirm the home advantage: Riga have a 78% home win rate and 0% home blanks, while Liepāja win only 22% of away games, lose 56% and keep a clean sheet in 11% of away matches; in the last 5 games the hosts averaged 3.0 points per match (15 points) and the visitors 1.4 points per match (7 points). Given the clear superiority in quality of chances (xG 2.08 vs 1.61), higher shot accuracy and better conversion on goals, I predict a home win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Riga has a seasonal BTTS rate of 78% versus Liepāja’s 44% and a 60% league average, favoring a Both Teams To Score (BTTS - Yes) scenario. In the last 5 matches both teams recorded BTTS at 60%; Riga scored 14 goals (2.8 per match) and conceded 3 (0.6), while Liepāja scored 7 (1.4) and conceded 6 (1.2), indicating both sides recently feature in goal-involved matches. Seasonally Riga averages 1.78 goals with xG 1.32 and a conversion rate of 18%, whereas Liepāja has only 0.78 goals with xG 1.61 and a 6% conversion, suggesting the home side are highly efficient while the visitors create chances and may eventually convert. Additionally, both teams have only 11% clean sheets on the season, and Liepāja concedes 1.78 goals per match on average, increasing the likelihood that both sides will score. Overall assessment: BTTS (YES) is stronger — 70% vs 30%.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

I project a total of 3.29 goals in the match: 1.94 for Riga and 1.35 for Liepāja — values derived by averaging seasonal and last-5 xG and actual goals (Riga: xG last 5 = 1.85 and 14 goals in 5 matches = 2.8 avg; Liepāja: xG last 5 = 1.59 and 7 goals in 5 matches = 1.4 avg). With an expected goals sum of 3.29, a Poisson distribution yields ≈84% probability for Over 1.5 goals, ≈64% for Over 2.5 and ≈42% for Over 3.5. Riga averages 1.78 goals per season and registers 4.44 shots on target with an 18% conversion rate, while Liepāja has 0.78 goals, 3.67 shots on target and a 6% conversion, indicating higher attacking efficiency for the home side. Additionally, Riga has had 67% of matches Over 2.5 this season and 80% Over 2.5 in the last 5, and the league averages 2.97 goals per match — all supporting the case for overs. Therefore the strongest signal is a bet on Over 1.5 (selection: Over 1.5) due to the highest probability (84%); Over 2.5 remains a reasonable but less certain alternative (64%).

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Riga shows a strong signal to lead at the break: the hosts were leading at halftime in 6 of 9 matches (67%) and in the last 5 fixtures they led at the break in 5 of 5 (100%), with an average halftime goals 0.89 versus 0.22 for Liepāja. Additionally, Riga is significantly more efficient in finishing chances — a shot conversion rate of 18% versus 6% for the visitors and an average of 4.44 shots on target per match vs 3.67, which increases the likelihood of maintaining the lead. Although Liepāja generates higher xG (1.61 vs 1.32), this does not translate into goals and overall the hosts win 56% of matches compared to 22% for the visitors; in the last 5 matches Riga recorded 5 wins (100%). On this basis the scenario Half-Time/Full-Time home lead and home win (1/1) appears the strongest signal (46%), with lower probabilities for a draw after the hosts lead (1/X 18%) or a turnaround from draw to a home win (X/1 9%).

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Stats by half

3 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

62Possession (%)38
RigaLiepāja
14Shots8
RigaLiepāja
5Shots on target1
RigaLiepāja
1.63xG0.91
RigaLiepāja
5Corners4
RigaLiepāja
55Dangerous attacks45
RigaLiepāja
9Fouls5
RigaLiepāja
0Cards0
RigaLiepāja

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

3.11Goals scored / game1.28
RigaLiepāja
1.06Goals allowed / game1.39
RigaLiepāja
64%Average possession54%
RigaLiepāja
6.33Shots on target / game4.06
RigaLiepāja

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

16.89Shots per game12.11
RigaLiepāja
6.33Shots on target4.06
RigaLiepāja
18.4%Shot conversion10.6%
RigaLiepāja
64%Possession54%
RigaLiepāja
2.02xG for1.46
RigaLiepāja
0.92xG against1.44
RigaLiepāja

Shooting quality

Riga: DominantLiepāja: Balanced
RigaLiepāja
Accuracy (shots on target)37%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.490.32

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Riga is 114% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / game - Riga · 1.4 pts / game - Liepāja

Riga
WWWWW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
78% W17% R6% P
Season (W-D-L)
14-3-1
2.50 pts / game · goal difference +37
Last 5 (W-D-L)
5-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-2-0
Last 5 at home
4-1-0
WDWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.8Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.90Opponent xG: 0.94BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%
Liepāja
LDWWL
Season result split
39% W22% R39% P
Season (W-D-L)
7-4-7
1.39 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-2-5
Last 5 away
0-1-4
LLLDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.54Opponent xG: 1.64BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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 143% better for: goals scored per game.

3.11 goals / game - Riga · 1.28 goals / game - Liepāja

Riga is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.06 goals / game - Riga · 1.39 goals / game - Liepāja

Riga scoring profile: very strong

Riga scores in 100% of games (18 of 18 meczów), while Liepāja keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 meczów).

Liepāja scoring profile: strong

Liepāja scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Riga keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 meczów).

56Goals scored (season)23
RigaLiepāja
19Goals conceded (season)25
RigaLiepāja
4.17Average goals per game2.67
RigaLiepāja
14Goals scored (last 5)7
RigaLiepāja
3Goals conceded (last 5)6
RigaLiepāja

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal72%
RigaLiepāja
89%2 goals39%
RigaLiepāja
67%3 goals11%
RigaLiepāja
33%4 goals6%
RigaLiepāja

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal89%
RigaLiepāja
28%2 goals28%
RigaLiepāja
11%3 goals11%
RigaLiepāja
0%4 goals6%
RigaLiepāja

* 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

33%BTTS at half-time6%
RigaLiepāja
11%BTTS in both halves0%
RigaLiepāja
67%Scored in both halves22%
RigaLiepāja

BTTS and goal count

67%Min. 3 goals and BTTS44%
RigaLiepāja
22%Min. 3 goals without BTTS11%
RigaLiepāja
60%BTTS - last 560%
RigaLiepāja

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.

1st half

94%Min. 1 goal before half-time89%
RigaLiepāja
78%Min. 2 goals before half-time28%
RigaLiepāja
39%Min. 3 goals before half-time11%
RigaLiepāja

2nd half

89%Min. 1 goal after half-time83%
RigaLiepāja
56%Min. 2 goals after half-time39%
RigaLiepāja
33%Min. 3 goals after half-time11%
RigaLiepāja

Game halveswhen 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 78% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2.28 pts / game - Riga · 1.28 pts / game - Liepāja

Riga - half-time state
72% leading11% draw17% trailing
Liepāja - half-time state
39% leading11% draw50% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2.28Points per game (1st half)1.28
RigaLiepāja
1.61Goals scored (1st half)0.56
RigaLiepāja
0.56Goals conceded (1st half)0.72
RigaLiepāja
2.17Average goals (1st half)1.28
RigaLiepāja
56%Clean sheet before half-time44%
RigaLiepāja
17%No goal before half-time61%
RigaLiepāja

After half-time (2nd half)

2.22Points per game (2nd half)1.39
RigaLiepāja
1.5Goals scored (2nd half)0.72
RigaLiepāja
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0.67
RigaLiepāja
2Average goals (2nd half)1.39
RigaLiepāja
61%Clean sheet after half-time39%
RigaLiepāja
17%No goal after half-time44%
RigaLiepāja

Riga - second-half results

67% W22% R11% P
41
Half-time points
29
Half-time goals
+19
Goal difference (1st half)
40
Second-half points
+18
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.28
PPG before half-time
Lead holding108%

Leads at halftime in 72% of games and wins 78%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Liepāja - second-half results

33% W39% R28% P
23
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
25
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.28
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Riga - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game3.002.00
Goals scored / game2.00.8
Goals allowed / game0.20.4
Average goals per game2.21.2
1 goal100%80%
2 goals80%20%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal0%40%
Goal difference+9+2
Half-time: 100% leading - 0% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 10
Liepāja - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.80
Goals scored / game0.80.6
Goals allowed / game1.00.2
Average goals per game1.80.8
1 goal100%60%
2 goals60%20%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet20%80%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-1+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 0% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Riga
ScoredConceded
4
4
0-15
11
3
16-30
14
3
31-45
8
4
46-60
7
3
61-75
12
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.

Liepāja
ScoredConceded
3
7
0-15
1
3
16-30
6
3
31-45
6
4
46-60
1
3
61-75
6
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

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

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.42
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
2.3 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
116%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
64%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+2%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
72%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Riga

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+1.10
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.95
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.09
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.14
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
193%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
79%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.50
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

Liepāja

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.02
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.13
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.18
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.05
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
96%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
86%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.01
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Virsliga).

Teams vs league

RigaLigaLiepāja
Average goals per game 4.172.96 2.67
Both teams scored 67%59% 61%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 89%54% 56%
Clean sheets 33%22% 11%
Goal before half-time 94%76% 89%
Goal after half-time 89%85% 83%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.96
Average goals per game
59%
Both teams scored
54%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
22%
Clean sheets
1.61
Home goals / game
1.34
Away goals / game
+20%
Home attack advantage
+17%
Home defensive advantage
+1%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
44%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
85%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
8%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. LiepājaSubstitutionOn: Vladislavs SorokinsOff: Andrii Korobenko
  2. LiepājaSubstitutionOn: Chovanie AmatkarijoOff: Djibril Gueye
  3. LiepājaSubstitutionOn: Amadou TraoreOff: Ingars Pūlis
  4. LiepājaSubstitutionOn: Lauris LākutisOff: N'Guetta Ekou

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Riga's perspective: 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Liepāja. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Riga
1 : 0
Liepāja
Liepāja
2 : 1
Riga
Riga FC
3 : 0
FK Liepāja
FK Liepāja
2 : 3
Riga FC
Riga FC
2 : 0
FK Liepāja
FK Liepāja
2 : 5
Riga FC

FAQ

What was the result of Riga vs Liepāja?

The Virsliga match finished Riga 4:0 Liepāja. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Riga and Liepāja?

In the last 6 head-to-head matches Riga won 5, Liepāja won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Riga vs Liepāja?

Riga score 3.11 goals per game on average and Liepāja 1.28. The Virsliga average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Riga's matches and 61% of Liepāja's.

What form are Riga and Liepāja in?

Over the last 5 games Riga have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Liepāja 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Riga vs Liepāja?

The statistical background for Riga vs Liepāja — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.