Rīgas FS vs Riga: match statistics
Rīgas FS vs Riga: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rīgas FS played against Riga in Virsliga (Latvia). The game was played on August 23, 2026. Venue: Stadions Arkādija grass. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Rīgas FS has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Riga has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Rīgas FS scores 2.48 goals per game and allows 0.68. Riga scores 3.04 and allows 0.84. Games in this league average 2.98 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Rīgas FS's games and 56% of Riga's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 84%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Riga has the higher season xG average, 2.04 to 2.01 per game. Rīgas FS takes 16.6 shots per game, while Riga takes 17.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Rīgas FS leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.28 goals per game after halftime. Riga leads at halftime in 68% and scores 1.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rīgas FS's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (12 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 2.98 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 3 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
A very evenly matched clash between the league leaders and the runners-up is in prospect, but current form more clearly favors Riga: the visitors have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding just 3. Over the same period, Rīgas FS recorded 2 wins and 2 defeats, with a 9:6 goal difference. The hosts are very strong at home, winning 75% of their matches, scoring an average of 3.25 goals and conceding 0.75, while Riga’s away record stands at 73% wins and an average of 3 goals scored. The visitors produce slightly more shots on target per match, 6.73 compared with 6.33, while their conversion rate is 19% versus 20% for the hosts. With almost identical chance quality, measured by xG of 1.93 for Riga and 1.97 for Rīgas FS, the pick in favor of the visitors is driven primarily by their superior recent trend and more solid defensive record over this period.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for both teams to score is supported by strong attacking efficiency: Rīgas FS scores an average of 3.07 goals per match, while Riga averages 3.00. Both sides regularly create chances, recording an average of 2.13 and 1.93 xG respectively, while managing 6.21 and 6.73 shots on target per game. BTTS occurred in 50% of Rīgas FS matches and 64% of Riga’s, with both teams producing this scenario in 60% of their last five fixtures. Rīgas FS keeps a clean sheet in 50% of matches, so the risk of the visitors failing to score is significant; however, Riga has scored 14 goals in its last five games and generated 2.11 xG. The attacking quality outweighs the defensive limitations, pointing slightly towards a scenario in which both teams find the back of the net.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Rīgas FS score an average of 3.07 goals per match, while Riga average 3.00, supported by very high chance-quality metrics: 2.13 and 1.93 xG respectively. The 1.5-goal line was exceeded in 93% of Rīgas FS matches and 91% of Riga matches, which is a significantly stronger signal than the league average of 2.98 goals. Both teams regularly create danger, averaging 6.21 and 6.73 shots on target per match. Their defenses are solid, with the hosts conceding an average of 0.79 goals and the visitors 0.91, so the projected 2.90 goals does not justify an equally strong entry on Over 2.5. The biggest edge lies with Over 1.5, as even in a more cautious game scenario, the attacking potential of both teams clearly limits the chances of a result featuring no more than one goal.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Rīgas FS have a clearly stronger full-season profile: they have won 86% of their matches and have not lost any, while Riga have won 73% and lost 9%. The hosts have taken the lead at the break in 10 of 14 matches, or 71% of the time, averaging 1.57 goals scored and just 0.43 conceded before half-time. Their qualitative superiority is also reflected in the xG figures, standing at 2.13 compared with 1.93 for their opponents, as well as defensively: Rīgas FS allow 0.89 xG, while Riga allow 1.07. However, Riga are in very strong current form, with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and an average of 2.8 goals, meaning scenarios involving a turnaround by the visitors remain relevant. Nevertheless, the most likely outcome is Rīgas FS leading at half-time and holding that advantage through to full-time, supported by their superior season record and dominance in the first halves.
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
| Rīgas FS | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 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 15% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Rīgas FS · 3 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 23% better for: goals scored per game.
2.48 goals / game - Rīgas FS · 3.04 goals / game - Riga
Rīgas FS is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.68 goals / game - Rīgas FS · 0.84 goals / game - Riga
Rīgas FS scores in 96% of games (24 of 25 meczów), while Riga keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 meczów).
Riga scores in 96% of games (24 of 25 meczów), while Rīgas FS keeps a clean sheet in 52% (13 of 25 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 - Rīgas FS
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 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.08 pts / game - Rīgas FS · 2.2 pts / game - Riga
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rīgas FS - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 84%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Riga - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 68% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +9 |
* 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 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (18 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). 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
Rīgas FS
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
| Rīgas FS | Liga | Riga | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.16 | 2.98 | ▲ 3.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 55% | • 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 56% | 56% | ▲ 84% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 52% | 24% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 82% | ▼ 80% |
^ 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 Rīgas FS's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses against Riga. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rīgas FS vs Riga?
The Virsliga match finished Rīgas FS 4:2 Riga. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Rīgas FS and Riga?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Rīgas FS won 1, Riga won 3 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rīgas FS vs Riga?
Rīgas FS score 2.48 goals per game on average and Riga 3.04. The Virsliga average is 2.98 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Rīgas FS's matches and 56% of Riga's.
What form are Rīgas FS and Riga in?
Over the last 5 games Rīgas FS have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Riga 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rīgas FS vs Riga?
The statistical background for Rīgas FS vs Riga — 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.