FS Jelgava vs Riga: match statistics
FS Jelgava vs Riga: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
FS Jelgava played Riga in Virsliga (Latvia). The match was played on 19 September 2026. Venue: Zemgales Olimpiskā centra. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
FS Jelgava: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Riga: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
FS Jelgava scores 1.07 and concedes 1.60 goals per match. Riga scores 2.83 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.88 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: FS Jelgava 43%, Riga 60%. Over 2.5: FS Jelgava 40%, Riga 80%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Riga has higher xG: 2.00 vs 1.37. FS Jelgava: 11.4 shots per match, Riga: 16.9.
Match halves
FS Jelgava: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.53. Riga: half-time lead 63%, second-half goals 1.43.
Goals by minute
FS Jelgava: 61-75 (7 goals). Riga: 76-90+ (20 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Virsliga: 2.88 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 7 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-5. Average goals 3.86, BTTS 43%.
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 are the league’s runners-up, with 20 wins from 29 matches and a goal difference of 84:30, while FS Jelgava have won only 8 of 30 games, with a 32:48 goal record. Away from home, the visitors average 2.92 goals per match, register 6.69 shots on target and generate an xG of 1.91, clearly outperforming the hosts’ home averages of 0.87 goals and 1.28 xG. Jelgava fail to score in 53% of their home matches, whereas Riga have been held scoreless in just 8% of their away games, strongly supporting the visitors to find the net. The hosts’ defence also looks vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.60 goals at home and keeping a clean sheet in only 13% of such fixtures, while Riga lose just 15% of their away matches. Recent form is relatively similar, but the superior quality of chances, possession advantage of 61% to 46%, and Riga’s significantly higher conversion rate of 19% compared with 8% point towards an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Riga have recorded BTTS in 69% of their matches this season, compared with 56% for Jelgava, giving a combined figure above the league average of 55%. The visitors have registered BTTS in 100% of their last five matches, scoring an average of 2.0 goals but conceding 1.8 per game. Jelgava averaged 1.4 goals per match during this period, with an xG of 1.68, while Riga allowed opponents just 0.88 xG. Despite the hosts' solid season-long defensive record, including a clean sheet in 44% of matches, both teams retain significant attacking potential: average xG stands at 2.08 for Jelgava and 1.91 for Riga. The most likely scenario is therefore a goal for each side, although the possibility of one team keeping a clean sheet still limits confidence in the pick.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as at least two goals were scored in 94% of Jelgava’s matches and 92% of Riga’s games this season. Both teams create high-quality chances: Jelgava’s average xG is 2.08, compared with 1.91 for Riga, while they average 6.19 and 6.69 shots on target per match, respectively. Riga score an average of 2.92 goals, while Jelgava average 2.88, and the combined league average of 2.93 also points to a game clearing the low 1.5 line. Jelgava’s last five matches were slightly more cautious, with Over 2.5 landing in only 40% of cases, but Riga exceeded this line in 80% of such matches, with both teams scoring in every one of them. The projected total of 2.85 goals also gives Over 2.5 a clear edge, but Over 1.5 goals is by far the most reliable signal.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by an FS Jelgava win at full-time, as both teams were level after 45 minutes in 60% of their last five matches. During this period, the hosts never led at the break, scoring just 0.4 goals per match before half-time, which clearly limits the probability of the 1/1 outcome. After the break, Jelgava have recently conceded just 0.2 goals per match and kept a clean sheet in 80% of those halves, while Riga concede an average of 1.2 goals. Over a larger sample, the hosts won 75% of their matches and suffered no defeats, with an xG of 2.08 compared with the visitors’ 1.91. Riga remain dangerous, averaging 2.0 goals scored across their last five matches, but they have also conceded 1.8, so after an evenly contested first half, there is stronger justification for the result to turn in the hosts’ favour.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| FS Jelgava | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.44 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
FS Jelgava is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - FS Jelgava · 1.2 pts / match - 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 164% better for: goals scored per match.
1.07 goals / match - FS Jelgava · 2.83 goals / match - Riga
Riga is 60% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.6 goals / match - FS Jelgava · 1 goals / match - Riga
FS Jelgava scores in 53% of matches (16 of 30 matches), while Riga keeps a clean sheet in 40% (12 of 30 matches).
Riga scores in 97% of matches (29 of 30 matches), while FS Jelgava keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 30 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - FS Jelgava
Over / Under - Riga
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / match - FS Jelgava · 2.1 pts / match - Riga
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FS Jelgava - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 27%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Riga - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 63% of matches and wins 70%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (20 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
FS Jelgava
Riga
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Virsliga).
Teams vs league
| FS Jelgava | Liga | Riga | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.67 | 2.88 | ▲ 3.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 54% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 54% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 26% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 73% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (7): FS Jelgava 0 - 2 - 5 Riga. Average goals 3.86, both teams scored in 43% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of FS Jelgava vs Riga?
The Virsliga match finished FS Jelgava 0:1 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 FS Jelgava and Riga?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches FS Jelgava won 0, Riga won 5 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.86 goals, with both teams scoring in 43% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before FS Jelgava vs Riga?
FS Jelgava score 1.07 goals per game on average and Riga 2.83. The Virsliga average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 43% of FS Jelgava's matches and 60% of Riga's.
What form are FS Jelgava and Riga in?
Over the last 5 games FS Jelgava have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Riga 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FS Jelgava vs Riga?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.