Virsliga 2026
LatviaSeason 2026
About the league: Virsliga
Virsliga is a football league from Latvia that we track match by match. 10 teams are competing in the 2026 season; Rīgas FS lead the table with 80 points. The campaign runs from 6 March 2026 to 8 November 2026. The average is 2.89 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 55% of matches.
Virsliga 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 161 Virsliga matches have been completed. Rīgas FS leads the table with 80 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.89. BTTS: 55%. Over 2.5: 54%. Clean-sheet matches: 45%.
Result split
Home wins: 42%. Draws: 23%. Away wins: 35%.
Team rankings
Riga has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.75. Both teams scored in 78% of Tukums's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rīgas FS | 32 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 79:24 | +55 | 80 | 2.50 | DWDWW |
| 2 |  Riga | 32 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 88:30 | +58 | 76 | 2.38 | DDWWW |
| 3 |  Auda | 32 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 52:32 | +20 | 64 | 2.00 | WDWDW |
| 4 |  Liepāja | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 43:46 | -3 | 43 | 1.34 | WDDDL |
| 5 |  BFC Daugavpils | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 37:36 | +1 | 42 | 1.31 | LDLDW |
| 6 |  Super Nova | 32 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 31:45 | -14 | 38 | 1.19 | WLLWL |
| 7 |  FS Jelgava | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 34:53 | -19 | 32 | 1.00 | WLDLL |
| 8 |  Grobiņa | 33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 25:56 | -31 | 29 | 0.88 | LDDLW |
| 9 |  Tukums | 32 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 44:63 | -19 | 24 | 0.75 | LWLDL |
| 10 |  Ogre United | 33 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 33:81 | -48 | 18 | 0.55 | DLWLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 161 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Rīgas FS0.75
- 2Riga0.94
- 3Auda1.00
- 4BFC Daugavpils1.13
- 5Super Nova1.41
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Riga75%
- 2Tukums69%
- 3Ogre United67%
- 4Liepāja59%
- 5Rīgas FS59%
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Virsliga sits Close to average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Close to average for openness. Home advantage is Below average, match intensity Close to average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Raivo Stūriņš8.48
- 2Joseph Oloko Ede7.82
- 3Rihards Matrevics7.49
- 4Stefan Panić7.45
- 5José Mendieta7.40
- 6Jānis Ikaunieks7.31
- 7Roberts Savaļnieks7.25
- 8Žiga Lipušček7.21
Most minutes
- 1Adam Dvořák2,880
- 2Mārcis Ošs2,790
- 3Alans Kangars2,790
- 4Gļebs Mihaļcovs2,714
- 5Janis Beks2,700
- 6Kaspars Anmanis2,672
- 7Žiga Lipušček2,652
- 8Bogdans Samoilovs2,610
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riga | 32 | 1.99 | 0.95 | +1.03 | 64 | 76 | +12 |
| 2 | Rīgas FS | 32 | 1.98 | 0.95 | +1.02 | 64 | 80 | +16 |
| 3 | Auda | 32 | 1.69 | 1.09 | +0.61 | 57 | 64 | +7 |
| 4 | BFC Daugavpils | 32 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 0.00 | 45 | 42 | -3 |
| 5 | Liepāja | 32 | 1.53 | 1.54 | -0.01 | 44 | 43 | -1 |
| 6 | Tukums | 32 | 1.39 | 1.74 | -0.35 | 38 | 24 | -14 |
| 7 | FS Jelgava | 32 | 1.33 | 1.74 | -0.42 | 36 | 32 | -4 |
| 8 | Super Nova | 32 | 1.24 | 1.68 | -0.44 | 36 | 38 | +2 |
| 9 | Grobiņa | 33 | 1.24 | 1.75 | -0.51 | 36 | 29 | -7 |
| 10 | Ogre United | 33 | 1.23 | 2.13 | -0.90 | 29 | 18 | -11 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 33
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in Virsliga?
The 2026 season of Virsliga includes 10 teams.
When does the 2026 Virsliga season start and end?
The 2026 Virsliga season runs from 6 March 2026 to 8 November 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Virsliga season have?
The 2026 Virsliga season spans 36 matchweeks.
Who leads the Virsliga table?
Rīgas FS leads Virsliga with 80 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Virsliga?
Riga has the strongest attack in Virsliga, scoring 2.75 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Virsliga?
Rīgas FS concedes the fewest goals in Virsliga, 0.75 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Virsliga?
Virsliga averages 2.89 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Virsliga?
Over 2.5 lands in 54% of Virsliga matches.
How often do both teams score in Virsliga?
BTTS lands in 55% of Virsliga matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Virsliga?
Home teams win 42% of matches in Virsliga.
Who is the top scorer in Virsliga?
Joseph Oloko Ede leads the recorded scoring table in Virsliga for 2026 with 25 goals.