Latvia - VirsligaData current as of September 06, 2026

Super Nova vs Riga: match statistics

Super Nova crest
Super Nova
1 : 4half-time 1:3
Riga crest
Riga

Super Nova vs Riga: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Super Nova played against Riga in Virsliga (Latvia). The game was played on April 14, 2026. Final score: 1:4.

Recent form

Super Nova has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Riga has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Super Nova scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.00. Riga scores 3.60 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 80% of Super Nova's games and 80% of Riga's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 100%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Riga has the higher season xG average, 2.06 to 1.41 per game. Super Nova takes 11.0 shots per game, while Riga takes 17.6.

First-half and second-half trends

Super Nova leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Riga leads at halftime in 60% and scores 2.20 after halftime.

When the teams score

Super Nova's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Riga, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Virsliga games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 4 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 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

I predict an away win (Riga): their offensive superiority is substantial — Riga have scored 18 goals this season and 18 in the last 5 matches, translating to an average of 3.67 goals per away game, while Super Nova have 7 goals this season and average 1.00 goal per home match. Quality of chances favors the visitors: Riga’s average xG on the road is 1.86 versus Super Nova’s 1.65 xG at home, and the visitors’ shot conversion rate is 23% compared to the hosts’ 7%. Riga average 6.33 shots on target and 15.67 attempts away versus Super Nova’s 5 on target and 14 attempts at home, and additionally Riga register 64% possession versus the hosts’ 48%, indicating game control and more opportunities. Defensively both teams concede around 1 goal per game (Super Nova 1.00 at home, Riga 1.00 away), but Super Nova have 0% clean sheets and 0% home wins in their home stats, while Riga have 33% clean sheets and 67% away wins, which favors the visitors. Considering the visitors’ 3.67 goals per away game, 23% conversion and 64% possession versus the hosts’ 1.00 goals and 7% conversion, I assess the probabilities as 65% for Riga, 20% for a draw and 15% for Super Nova.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Both teams show high scoring potential: Super Nova averages 3.5 goals per game, Riga 3.67, while Super Nova concedes 2.5 and Riga 1.0, indicating a high-goal fixture. BTTS indicators strongly favor both teams — Super Nova has a seasonal BTTS of 100%, Riga 67%, and in the last 5 matches both teams have 80% BTTS, delivering a repeatable signal. Chance-creation data corroborates this: home xG 2.36 vs. away 1.86, hosts average 20.5 shots and 6.5 on target, visitors 15.67 shots and 6.33 on target, so both sides generate scoring opportunities. Additionally, both teams have 100% of matches over 2.5 goals this season (league average 2.78), although Riga’s 33% clean sheets only partially mitigate the probability. Considering the hosts’ 100% BTTS, 80% in the last 5 matches, and strong xG/shots for both teams, I predict BTTS - Yes with 82% vs 18% for No.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The xG model gives Super Nova an expected 1.85 goals (xG for 2.36 vs opponents xG-against 1.33). Riga’s expected goals are around 1.36 (xG for 1.86 vs Super Nova xG-against 0.86), yielding a combined forecast of ≈3.21 goals for the match. Seasonal metrics confirm an offensive profile: Super Nova averages 3.5 goals per game, Riga 3.67, both teams have 100% of matches over 2.5 goals, and the home side has 100% of matches over 3.5 (opponents 33%). Super Nova averages 20.5 shots with a 17% conversion (~3.49 “theoretical” goals), Riga 15.67 shots at 23% (~3.60). The percentage of matches where both teams score is 100% (home) and 67% (away). Consequently the strongest signal is Over 1.5 (recommendation): projected xG 3.21 and seasonal 100% of matches >1.5 support a very high probability of Over 1.5 (~95%). Over 2.5 is also strong (~78%), while Over 3.5 is less certain (~45%), therefore I pick the over on the 1.5 line.

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

First-half statistics clearly favor the hosts: Super Nova led at the break in 2 of 2 home matches (100%) and average 2.0 goals in the first half versus Riga’s 1.0; overall hosts average 2.5 first-half goals. However, initiative shifts to the visitors after the break — Riga score an average of 2.67 goals in second halves and win 67% of second halves, while Super Nova concedes an average of 2.0 goals after halftime. Additionally, Super Nova creates more chances (xG 2.36 and 20.5 shots on average), but Riga are more efficient (xG 1.86 and a 23% conversion rate versus 17%), which facilitates a turnaround. Given the hosts’ 100% leads at half-time and Riga’s dominance in second halves (points gained after the break: 7 for Riga vs 1 for Super Nova), the most likely HT/FT outcome is 1/2.

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Stats by half

1 : 3
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

30Possession (%)70
Super NovaRiga
7Shots16
Super NovaRiga
3Shots on target6
Super NovaRiga
0.87xG1.91
Super NovaRiga
3Corners9
Super NovaRiga
29Dangerous attacks67
Super NovaRiga
15Fouls16
Super NovaRiga
1Cards0
Super NovaRiga

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.

1.4Goals scored / game3.6
Super NovaRiga
1Goals allowed / game1.6
Super NovaRiga
44%Average possession66%
Super NovaRiga
4.4Shots on target / game6.4
Super NovaRiga

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11Shots per game17.6
Super NovaRiga
4.4Shots on target6.4
Super NovaRiga
12.7%Shot conversion20.5%
Super NovaRiga
44%Possession66%
Super NovaRiga
1.41xG for2.06
Super NovaRiga
1.41xG against1.14
Super NovaRiga

Shooting quality

Super Nova: Counter-attackingRiga: Dominant
Super NovaRiga
Accuracy (shots on target)40%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.320.56

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.

Super Nova
LDWWW
Season result split
60% W20% R20% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 at home
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.41Opponent xG: 1.41BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%
Riga
LWWWD
Season result split
60% W20% R20% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-0-1
Last 5 away
2-0-1
LWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 3.6Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 2.06Opponent xG: 1.14BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 100%

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 157% better for: goals scored per game.

1.4 goals / game - Super Nova · 3.6 goals / game - Riga

Super Nova is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.

1 goals / game - Super Nova · 1.6 goals / game - Riga

Super Nova scoring profile: very strong

Super Nova scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Riga keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).

Riga scoring profile: very strong

Riga scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Super Nova keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).

7Goals scored (season)18
Super NovaRiga
5Goals conceded (season)8
Super NovaRiga
2.4Average goals per game5.2
Super NovaRiga
7Goals scored (last 5)18
Super NovaRiga
5Goals conceded (last 5)8
Super NovaRiga

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
Super NovaRiga
40%2 goals80%
Super NovaRiga
0%3 goals60%
Super NovaRiga
0%4 goals40%
Super NovaRiga

How often they concede at least...

80%1 goal80%
Super NovaRiga
20%2 goals60%
Super NovaRiga
0%3 goals20%
Super NovaRiga
0%4 goals0%
Super NovaRiga

* 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

0%BTTS at half-time40%
Super NovaRiga
0%BTTS in both halves20%
Super NovaRiga
0%Scored in both halves80%
Super NovaRiga

BTTS and goal count

60%Min. 3 goals and BTTS80%
Super NovaRiga
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS20%
Super NovaRiga
80%BTTS - last 580%
Super NovaRiga

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

80%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
Super NovaRiga
40%Min. 2 goals before half-time80%
Super NovaRiga
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time20%
Super NovaRiga

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Super NovaRiga
20%Min. 2 goals after half-time80%
Super NovaRiga
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time60%
Super NovaRiga

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 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.4 pts / game - Super Nova · 2 pts / game - Riga

Super Nova - half-time state
40% leading20% draw40% trailing
Riga - half-time state
60% leading20% draw20% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.4Points per game (1st half)2
Super NovaRiga
0.8Goals scored (1st half)1.4
Super NovaRiga
0.4Goals conceded (1st half)0.6
Super NovaRiga
1.2Average goals (1st half)2
Super NovaRiga
60%Clean sheet before half-time40%
Super NovaRiga
60%No goal before half-time20%
Super NovaRiga

After half-time (2nd half)

1.4Points per game (2nd half)1.6
Super NovaRiga
0.6Goals scored (2nd half)2.2
Super NovaRiga
0.6Goals conceded (2nd half)1
Super NovaRiga
1.2Average goals (2nd half)3.2
Super NovaRiga
40%Clean sheet after half-time40%
Super NovaRiga
40%No goal after half-time0%
Super NovaRiga

Super Nova - second-half results

40% W20% R40% P
7
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
7
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.40
PPG before half-time
Lead holding150%

Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Riga - second-half results

40% W40% R20% P
10
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
8
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Super Nova - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.40
Goals scored / game0.80.6
Goals allowed / game0.40.6
Average goals per game1.21.2
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+20
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Riga - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.001.60
Goals scored / game1.42.2
Goals allowed / game0.61.0
Average goals per game2.03.2
1 goal100%100%
2 goals80%80%
3 goals20%60%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal20%0%
Goal difference+4+6
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 7

* 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.

Super Nova
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
3
0
16-30
0
2
31-45
0
2
46-60
0
0
61-75
3
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Riga
ScoredConceded
2
1
0-15
3
1
16-30
2
1
31-45
2
3
46-60
3
0
61-75
6
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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

3.80
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.5 : 2.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
138%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
80%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+18%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
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

Super Nova

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
0.00
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.40
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.01
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.41
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
116%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
65%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
43% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
43%

Riga

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.92
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.08
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.54
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.46
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
232%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
132%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.8
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

* 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

Super NovaLigaRiga
Average goals per game 2.402.76 5.20
Both teams scored 80%62% 80%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 60%48% 100%
Clean sheets 20%19% 20%
Goal before half-time 80%86% 100%
Goal after half-time 100%83% 100%

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

2.76
Average goals per game
62%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
19%
Clean sheets
1.21
Home goals / game
1.55
Away goals / game
+-22%
Home attack advantage
+-28%
Home defensive advantage
+-24%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
86%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
3%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
83%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
10%
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. RigaAssistIago Siqueira AugustoGoal: Dāvis Viljams Veisbuks
  2. Super NovaSubstitutionOn: Agris GlaudansOff: Amadou Samaté
  3. Super NovaSubstitutionOn: Alens GrikovsOff: Rikuto Iida
  4. Super NovaSubstitutionOn: Ndiaye PathéOff: Facundo García
  5. RigaSubstitutionOn: Emīls BirkaOff: Andrés Salazar Osorio
  6. RigaSubstitutionOn: Salah Oulad M'HandOff: Ahmed Ankrah
  7. Super NovaSubstitutionOn: Lenards BērziņšOff: Jegors Cīrulis
  8. Super NovaYellow cardAlens Grikovs

Referee and managers

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

Head-to-head

Record from Super Nova's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses against Riga. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

SK Super Nova
2 : 6
Riga FC
Riga FC
2 : 0
SK Super Nova
SK Super Nova
1 : 5
Riga FC
Riga FC
2 : 0
SK Super Nova

FAQ

What was the result of Super Nova vs Riga?

The Virsliga match finished Super Nova 1:4 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 Super Nova and Riga?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Super Nova won 0, Riga won 4 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Super Nova vs Riga?

Super Nova score 1.40 goals per game on average and Riga 3.60. The Virsliga average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Super Nova's matches and 80% of Riga's.

What form are Super Nova and Riga in?

Over the last 5 games Super Nova have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Riga 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

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

The statistical background for Super Nova 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.