Rīgas FS vs Riga: match statistics
Rīgas FS vs Riga: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rīgas FS play Riga in Virsliga (Latvia). The match date is 28 April 2026 at 19:00. Final score: 3:3.
Current form
Rīgas FS: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Riga: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rīgas FS scores 2.39 and concedes 0.70 goals per match. Riga scores 2.96 and concedes 0.87. League average: 2.98 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rīgas FS 43%, Riga 57%. Over 2.5: Rīgas FS 57%, Riga 83%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Riga has higher xG: 2.03 vs 1.95. Rīgas FS: 16.0 shots per match, Riga: 17.1.
Match halves
Rīgas FS: half-time lead 57%, second-half goals 1.30. Riga: half-time lead 70%, second-half goals 1.43.
Goals by minute
Rīgas FS: 76-90+ (12 goals). Riga: 31-45+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Virsliga: 2.98 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
5 H2H matches: 1-1-3. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 60%.
Match description
Riga are favorites due to a clear offensive edge: 29 goals scored this season versus 13 for Rīgas FS and an average of 3.6 goals away with xG 2.01, which combined with a high shot conversion rate of 21% gives them an advantage in finishing chances. The hosts, however, show a solid home defense — conceding just 0.5 goals per match on average, with xG against 0.65 and clean sheets in 50% of home games, although they themselves score an average of 2.0 goals with an 11% conversion. The visitors have never failed to score away (0% of away games without a goal), win 80% of away matches and despite a similar away xG (2.01) produce 3.6 goals per game, indicating high efficiency. Both teams are in good form: Rīgas FS have a last-5 record of 4 wins and 1 loss (averaging 2.4 points per game), and Riga 4 wins and 1 draw (averaging 2.6 points per game), so I expect an even but open match. Considering the visitors' superior conversion (21% vs 11%) and the fact that Riga regularly scores on the road, I predict a Riga win, although the scoreline should include goals from both sides.
Half-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
| Rīgas FS | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.46 |
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.
Riga is 24% better for: goals scored per match.
2.39 goals / match - Rīgas FS · 2.96 goals / match - Riga
Rīgas FS is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.7 goals / match - Rīgas FS · 0.87 goals / match - Riga
Rīgas FS scores in 96% of matches (22 of 23 matches), while Riga keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 matches).
Riga scores in 96% of matches (22 of 23 matches), while Rīgas FS keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 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 — Rīgas FS
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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / match - Rīgas FS · 2.22 pts / match - Riga
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rīgas FS - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 57% of matches and wins 83%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Riga - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 70% of matches and wins 78%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +6 |
* 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 76-90 (12 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (16 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +14 - 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
Rīgas FS
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
| Rīgas FS | Liga | Riga | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.09 | 2.98 | ▲ 3.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 56% | • 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 55% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 52% | 24% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 75% | ▲ 91% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 84% | • 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (5): Rīgas FS 1 - 1 - 3 Riga. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 60% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rīgas FS vs Riga?
The Virsliga match finished Rīgas FS 3:3 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 Rīgas FS and Riga?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Rīgas FS won 1, Riga won 3 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rīgas FS vs Riga?
Rīgas FS score 2.39 goals per game on average and Riga 2.96. The Virsliga average is 2.98 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Rīgas FS's matches and 57% of Riga's.
What form are Rīgas FS and Riga in?
Over the last 5 games Rīgas FS have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Riga 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rīgas FS vs Riga?
The statistical background for Rīgas FS 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.