Liepāja vs Rīgas FS: match statistics
Rīgas FS demonstrates significantly better form with five consecutive wins and an impressive 18:6 goal difference in their last five matches, translating to a maximum of 3 points per game. The away team sits first in the table and has yet to concede a goal in away matches this season, which testifies to a solid defense. Liepāja, despite a 100% win rate at home (1 victory), possesses much more modest offensive stats (2 goals this season) and lower ball possession (34%). The difference in quality and form between the two teams is clear, and Rīgas FS, as the league leaders, should confirm their advantage. Considering all factors, I expect an away victory, although the hosts may use their home-field advantage to put up some resistance.
Liepāja vs Rīgas FS: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Liepāja played Rīgas FS in Virsliga (Latvia). The match was played on 13 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Liepāja: 1-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Rīgas FS: 1-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Liepāja scores 2.00 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Rīgas FS scores 2.00 and concedes 0.00. League average: 2.40 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Liepāja 100%, Rīgas FS 0%. Over 2.5: Liepāja 100%, Rīgas FS 0%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.
xG, shots and style
Rīgas FS has higher xG: 2.48 vs 1.33. Liepāja: 11.0 shots per match, Rīgas FS: 19.0.
Match halves
Liepāja: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 1.00. Rīgas FS: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 2.00.
Goals by minute
Liepāja: 0-15 (1 goals). Rīgas FS: 61-75 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Virsliga: 2.40 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-2. Average goals 3.75, BTTS 100%.
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
Rīgas FS demonstrates significantly better form with five consecutive wins and an impressive 18:6 goal difference in their last five matches, translating to a maximum of 3 points per game. The away team sits first in the table and has yet to concede a goal in away matches this season, which testifies to a solid defense. Liepāja, despite a 100% win rate at home (1 victory), possesses much more modest offensive stats (2 goals this season) and lower ball possession (34%). The difference in quality and form between the two teams is clear, and Rīgas FS, as the league leaders, should confirm their advantage. Considering all factors, I expect an away victory, although the hosts may use their home-field advantage to put up some resistance.
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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
| Liepāja | Rīgas FS | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.25 |
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.
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.
Liepāja scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Rīgas FS keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 matches).
Rīgas FS scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Liepāja keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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 - Liepāja
Over / Under - Rīgas FS
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.
Liepāja is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / match - Liepāja · 1 pts / match - Rīgas FS
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Liepāja - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rīgas FS - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goal). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Liepāja
Rīgas FS
* 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
| Liepāja | Liga | Rīgas FS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.00 | 2.40 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 60% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 60% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 20% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 60% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal after half-time | • 100% | 100% | • 100% |
^ 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 (4): Liepāja 1 - 1 - 2 Rīgas FS. Average goals 3.75, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Liepāja vs Rīgas FS?
The Virsliga match finished Liepāja 0:1 Rīgas FS. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Liepāja and Rīgas FS?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Liepāja won 1, Rīgas FS won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Liepāja vs Rīgas FS?
Liepāja score 2.00 goals per game on average and Rīgas FS 2.00. The Virsliga average is 2.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Liepāja's matches and 0% of Rīgas FS's.
What form are Liepāja and Rīgas FS in?
Over the last 5 games Liepāja have a 1-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Rīgas FS 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Liepāja vs Rīgas FS?
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.