Smiltene vs Riga FC II: match statistics
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Smiltene vs Riga FC II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Smiltene plays Riga FC II in 1. Liga (Latvia). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Tepera stadions.
Recent form
Smiltene has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Riga FC II has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Smiltene scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 2.68. Riga FC II scores 1.55 and allows 1.68. Games in this league average 3.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Smiltene's games and 59% of Riga FC II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 64%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 70% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Riga FC II has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.26 per game. Smiltene takes 8.8 shots per game, while Riga FC II takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Smiltene leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Riga FC II leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Smiltene's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Riga FC II, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
1. Liga games average 3.72 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 70% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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
| Smiltene | Riga FC II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 49% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.36 |
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.
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 FC II is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.45 goals / game - Smiltene · 1.55 goals / game - Riga FC II
Riga FC II is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.68 goals / game - Smiltene · 1.68 goals / game - Riga FC II
Smiltene scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 games), while Riga FC II keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 games).
Riga FC II scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 games), while Smiltene keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 games).
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 - Smiltene
Over / Under - Riga FC II
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 FC II is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / game - Smiltene · 1.23 pts / game - Riga FC II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Smiltene - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 23%. 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.
Riga FC II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 36%. 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 | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +7 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Smiltene
Riga FC II
* 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
| Smiltene | Liga | Riga FC II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.14 | 3.72 | ▼ 3.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 59% | 63% | ▼ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 68% | 70% | ▼ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 20% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 76% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 83% | • 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Smiltene's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Riga FC II. Games average 3.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Smiltene and Riga FC II play?
Smiltene face Riga FC II on October 17, 2026 in 1. Liga at Tepera stadions. 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 Smiltene and Riga FC II?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Smiltene won 2, Riga FC II won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Smiltene vs Riga FC II?
Smiltene score 1.45 goals per game on average and Riga FC II 1.55. The 1. Liga average is 3.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 70% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Smiltene's matches and 59% of Riga FC II's.
What form are Smiltene and Riga FC II in?
Over the last 5 games Smiltene have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Riga FC II 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Smiltene vs Riga FC II?
The statistical background for Smiltene vs Riga FC II — 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.