Latvia - 1. LigaHanzas vidusskolas laukumsData current as of 19 September 2026

Metta - LU vs Rīgas FS II: match statistics

Metta - LU crest
Metta - LU
12 : 1half-time 9:1
Rīgas FS II crest
Rīgas FS II

Metta - LU vs Rīgas FS II: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Metta - LU played Rīgas FS II in 1. Liga (Latvia). The match was played on 8 August 2026. Venue: Hanzas vidusskolas laukums. Final score: 12:1.

Current form

Metta - LU: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Rīgas FS II: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.

Goal statistics

Metta - LU scores 3.80 and concedes 0.87 goals per match. Rīgas FS II scores 1.47 and concedes 2.13. League average: 3.49 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Metta - LU 53%, Rīgas FS II 60%. Over 2.5: Metta - LU 87%, Rīgas FS II 73%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 69%.

xG, shots and style

Metta - LU has higher xG: 2.91 vs 1.46. Metta - LU: 21.1 shots per match, Rīgas FS II: 10.1.

Match halves

Metta - LU: half-time lead 80%, second-half goals 1.67. Rīgas FS II: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.67.

Goals by minute

Metta - LU: 31-45+ (13 goals). Rīgas FS II: 16-30 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

1. Liga: 3.49 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 69%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.

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

Metta - LU lead the table, having won 12 of their 15 league matches this season, and have collected 13 points from their last five games, recording four wins and a draw. The hosts win 88% of their home matches, averaging 4.88 goals scored and creating chances worth 3.24 xG, while Rīgas FS II concede an average of 2 goals away from home, with 1.42 xG allowed to opponents. The difference in attacking intensity is striking: Metta average 25.13 shots and 14.75 shots on target per home game, compared with 10.71 and 3.71 respectively for the visitors. Rīgas FS II have lost 3 of their last 5 matches and fail to score in as many as 57% of their away games, which, combined with Metta’s defensive record of conceding just 0.88 goals per match, significantly limits the visitors’ chances. Metta’s run of 21 goals in their last five matches, compared with Rīgas FS II’s 8, further points to a decisive home win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Metta - LU has recorded BTTS in 75% of matches, well above the league average of 63%, while this scenario occurred in 60% of their last five games. Rīgas FS II has a lower season-long BTTS rate of 43%, but their recent run produced as many as 80% of matches with both teams scoring. The home side should create plenty of chances, averaging 1.50 goals scored, while the visitors concede 2.00 per match and as many as 2.20 across their last five appearances. The chance of the visitors scoring remains realistic, supported by an average xG of 1.37 for the season and 1.87 in their last five matches, despite Metta - LU recently improving defensively and conceding only 0.80 goals per game during that period. The stronger attacking signals and Rīgas FS II’s high current BTTS rate slightly favour the BTTS - Yes / Goal-Goal option.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Metta - LU are in excellent offensive form, averaging 4.2 goals scored in their last five matches, supported by a very high xG of 2.72. Rīgas FS II conceded 2.2 goals per game during this period, while the hosts have exceeded 1.5 goals per match in 100% of their appearances this season. Although the visitors have averaged 1.87 xG over their last five league rounds, Metta allowed opponents just 0.61 xG during that period and conceded only 4 goals in total. The projected total of 3.10 goals and the league average of 3.49 point to a clear edge for the Over 1.5 goals market, which has the strongest statistical support.

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

Metta - LU are in excellent form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring an average of 4.2 goals and conceding just 0.8, while Rīgas FS II have lost 3 of their 5 games and allowed opponents to score 2.2 goals on average. The hosts held a lead at the break in 60% of their last five appearances, scoring an average of 1.6 goals before half-time, while the visitors took the lead in only 20% of such matches. Metta’s advantage should increase further after the interval, as they have averaged 2.6 goals scored and just 0.4 conceded across their last five second halves, while Rīgas FS II managed only 0.8 goals during that period. Seasonal xG figures also favour the hosts: their attacking potential stands at 1.54, whereas the visitors’ defence allows an average of 1.42 xG. The most likely scenario is therefore for Metta to take the lead before half-time and maintain it until the final whistle.

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Half-by-half

9 : 1
1st half
3 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

50Possession (%)50
Metta - LURīgas FS II
36Shots6
Metta - LURīgas FS II
21Shots on target2
Metta - LURīgas FS II
4.42xG0.67
Metta - LURīgas FS II
16Corners0
Metta - LURīgas FS II
98Dangerous attacks20
Metta - LURīgas FS II
18Fouls15
Metta - LURīgas FS II
0Cards0
Metta - LURīgas FS II

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

Metta - LURīgas FS II
3.8Goals scored / match1.47
Metta - LURīgas FS II
0.87Goals conceded / match2.13
Metta - LURīgas FS II
56%Average possession45%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
11Shots on target / match3.87
Metta - LURīgas FS II

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

21.07Shots per match10.07
Metta - LURīgas FS II
11Shots on target3.87
Metta - LURīgas FS II
18%Shot conversion14.6%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
56%Possession45%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
2.91xG for1.46
Metta - LURīgas FS II
0.72xG against1.65
Metta - LURīgas FS II

Shooting quality

Metta - LU: DominantRīgas FS II: Counter-attacking
Metta - LURīgas FS II
Accuracy (shots on target)52%38%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.14
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.350.38

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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Metta - LU is 225% better for: last-5 form.

2.6 pts / match - Metta - LU · 0.8 pts / match - Rīgas FS II

Metta - LU
WWWWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
80% W13% D7% L
Season (W-D-L)
12-2-1
2.53 pts / match · goal difference +44
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-0-1
Last 5 at home
4-0-1
LWWWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 4.2Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 2.69Opponent xG: 0.67BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 100%
Rīgas FS II
LDLWL
Season result split
27% W20% D53% L
Season (W-D-L)
4-3-8
1.00 pts / match · goal difference -10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
2-1-4
Last 5 away
2-0-3
LWLWL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 2.2xG: 1.87Opponent xG: 1.34BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%

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.

Metta - LU is 159% better for: goals scored per match.

3.8 goals / match - Metta - LU · 1.47 goals / match - Rīgas FS II

Metta - LU is 145% better for: goals conceded per match.

0.87 goals / match - Metta - LU · 2.13 goals / match - Rīgas FS II

Metta - LU scoring profile: very strong

Metta - LU scores in 100% of matches (15 of 15 matches), while Rīgas FS II keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 matches).

Rīgas FS II scoring profile: mixed

Rīgas FS II scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while Metta - LU keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 of 15 matches).

57Goals scored (season)22
Metta - LURīgas FS II
13Goals conceded (season)32
Metta - LURīgas FS II
4.67Average goals in match3.6
Metta - LURīgas FS II
21Goals scored (last 5)8
Metta - LURīgas FS II
4Goals conceded (last 5)11
Metta - LURīgas FS II

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal67%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
87%2 goals33%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
67%3 goals27%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
40%4 goals13%
Metta - LURīgas FS II

How often they concede at least...

53%1 goal87%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
27%2 goals67%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
7%3 goals40%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
0%4 goals13%
Metta - LURīgas FS II

* 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.

62%
League average

Goal patterns

7%BTTS at half-time27%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
0%BTTS in both halves7%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
73%Scored in both halves33%
Metta - LURīgas FS II

BTTS and goal count

53%Min. 3 goals and BTTS53%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
33%Min. 3 goals without BTTS20%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
60%BTTS - last 580%
Metta - LURīgas FS II

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.

1st half

87%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
47%Min. 2 goals before half-time40%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
33%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
Metta - LURīgas FS II

2nd half

87%Min. 1 goal after half-time87%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
73%Min. 2 goals after half-time80%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
53%Min. 3 goals after half-time33%
Metta - LURīgas FS II

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Metta - LU is 51% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2.53 pts / match - Metta - LU · 1.67 pts / match - Rīgas FS II

Metta - LU - half-time state
80% leading13% draw7% trailing
Rīgas FS II - half-time state
40% leading47% draw13% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2.53Points per match (1st half)1.67
Metta - LURīgas FS II
2Goals scored (1st half)0.8
Metta - LURīgas FS II
0.13Goals conceded (1st half)0.4
Metta - LURīgas FS II
2.13Average goals (1st half)1.2
Metta - LURīgas FS II
87%Clean sheet before half-time67%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
20%No goal before half-time40%
Metta - LURīgas FS II

After half-time (2nd half)

2.07Points per match (2nd half)1
Metta - LURīgas FS II
1.67Goals scored (2nd half)0.67
Metta - LURīgas FS II
0.6Goals conceded (2nd half)1.73
Metta - LURīgas FS II
2.27Average goals (2nd half)2.4
Metta - LURīgas FS II
60%Clean sheet after half-time27%
Metta - LURīgas FS II
13%No goal after half-time60%
Metta - LURīgas FS II

Metta - LU - second-half results

60% W27% D13% L
38
Half-time points
30
Half-time goals
+28
Goal difference (1st half)
31
Second-half points
+16
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.53
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 80% of matches and wins 80%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.5

Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Rīgas FS II - second-half results

27% W20% D53% L
25
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
15
Second-half points
-16
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding68%

Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 27%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.

Defence after half-time+1.3

Concedes 1.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Metta - LU - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.402.60
Goals scored / match2.02.2
Goals conceded / match0.20.6
Average goals in match2.22.8
1 goal100%100%
2 goals40%100%
3 goals20%80%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal20%0%
Goal difference+9+8
Half-time: 80% leading - 0% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 20% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 10
Rīgas FS II - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.201.00
Goals scored / match0.80.8
Goals conceded / match0.81.4
Average goals in match1.62.2
1 goal60%80%
2 goals60%80%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference0-3
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 60% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Metta - LU
ScoredConceded
10
2
0-15
9
1
16-30
13
1
31-45
8
5
46-60
7
1
61-75
10
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.

Rīgas FS II
ScoredConceded
4
2
0-15
5
2
16-30
3
2
31-45
1
5
46-60
4
8
61-75
5
13
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.

* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

4.13
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
3.0 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
118%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
57%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-27%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
67%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
4+
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Metta - LU

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+2.19
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.74
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.89
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.15
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
203%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
54%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.07
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 18% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

Rīgas FS II

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.19
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.47
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.6 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 defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.48
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
91%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
114%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.20
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 18% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (1. Liga).

Teams vs league

Metta - LULigaRīgas FS II
Average goals in match 4.673.49 3.60
Both teams scored 53%62% 60%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 87%69% 73%
Clean sheets 47%21% 13%
Goal before half-time 87%74% 67%
Goal after half-time 87%85% 87%

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

3.49
Average goals per match
62%
Both teams scored
69%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
21%
Clean sheets
1.87
Home goals / match
1.61
Away goals / match
+16%
Home attack advantage
+14%
Home defence advantage
+5%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
85%
1 goal
62%
2 goals
35%
3 goals
13%
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. Metta - LUGoalIvo MinkevičsAssist: Rendijs Šibass
  2. Metta - LUAssistIvo Minkevičs
  3. Metta - LUAssistRendijs Šibass
  4. Metta - LUAssistKevins Cēsnieks

Referee and managers

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

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Metta - LU 1 - 0 - 0 Rīgas FS II. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.

FAQ

What was the result of Metta - LU vs Rīgas FS II?

The 1. Liga match finished Metta - LU 12:1 Rīgas FS II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Metta - LU vs Rīgas FS II?

Metta - LU score 3.80 goals per game on average and Rīgas FS II 1.47. The 1. Liga average is 3.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 69% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Metta - LU's matches and 60% of Rīgas FS II's.

What form are Metta - LU and Rīgas FS II in?

Over the last 5 games Metta - LU have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Rīgas FS II 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metta - LU vs Rīgas FS II?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Metta - LU vs Rīgas FS II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.