Latvia - VirsligaData current as of 06 September 2026

Super Nova vs Riga: match statistics

Super Nova crest
Super Nova
1 : 4half-time 1:3
Riga crest
Riga

Super Nova vs Riga: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Super Nova played Riga in Virsliga (Latvia). The match was played on 14 April 2026. Final score: 1:4.

Current form

Super Nova: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Riga: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Super Nova scores 1.40 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Riga scores 3.60 and concedes 1.60. League average: 2.76 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Super Nova 80%, Riga 80%. Over 2.5: Super Nova 60%, Riga 100%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 48%.

xG, shots and style

Riga has higher xG: 2.06 vs 1.41. Super Nova: 11.0 shots per match, Riga: 17.6.

Match halves

Super Nova: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.60. Riga: half-time lead 60%, second-half goals 2.20.

Goals by minute

Super Nova: 16-30 (3 goals). Riga: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Virsliga: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 48%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-4. Average goals 4.50, BTTS 50%.

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

I predict an away win (Riga): their offensive superiority is substantial — Riga have scored 18 goals this season and 18 in the last 5 matches, translating to an average of 3.67 goals per away game, while Super Nova have 7 goals this season and average 1.00 goal per home match. Quality of chances favors the visitors: Riga’s average xG on the road is 1.86 versus Super Nova’s 1.65 xG at home, and the visitors’ shot conversion rate is 23% compared to the hosts’ 7%. Riga average 6.33 shots on target and 15.67 attempts away versus Super Nova’s 5 on target and 14 attempts at home, and additionally Riga register 64% possession versus the hosts’ 48%, indicating game control and more opportunities. Defensively both teams concede around 1 goal per game (Super Nova 1.00 at home, Riga 1.00 away), but Super Nova have 0% clean sheets and 0% home wins in their home stats, while Riga have 33% clean sheets and 67% away wins, which favors the visitors. Considering the visitors’ 3.67 goals per away game, 23% conversion and 64% possession versus the hosts’ 1.00 goals and 7% conversion, I assess the probabilities as 65% for Riga, 20% for a draw and 15% for Super Nova.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Both teams show high scoring potential: Super Nova averages 3.5 goals per game, Riga 3.67, while Super Nova concedes 2.5 and Riga 1.0, indicating a high-goal fixture. BTTS indicators strongly favor both teams — Super Nova has a seasonal BTTS of 100%, Riga 67%, and in the last 5 matches both teams have 80% BTTS, delivering a repeatable signal. Chance-creation data corroborates this: home xG 2.36 vs. away 1.86, hosts average 20.5 shots and 6.5 on target, visitors 15.67 shots and 6.33 on target, so both sides generate scoring opportunities. Additionally, both teams have 100% of matches over 2.5 goals this season (league average 2.78), although Riga’s 33% clean sheets only partially mitigate the probability. Considering the hosts’ 100% BTTS, 80% in the last 5 matches, and strong xG/shots for both teams, I predict BTTS - Yes with 82% vs 18% for No.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The xG model gives Super Nova an expected 1.85 goals (xG for 2.36 vs opponents xG-against 1.33). Riga’s expected goals are around 1.36 (xG for 1.86 vs Super Nova xG-against 0.86), yielding a combined forecast of ≈3.21 goals for the match. Seasonal metrics confirm an offensive profile: Super Nova averages 3.5 goals per game, Riga 3.67, both teams have 100% of matches over 2.5 goals, and the home side has 100% of matches over 3.5 (opponents 33%). Super Nova averages 20.5 shots with a 17% conversion (~3.49 “theoretical” goals), Riga 15.67 shots at 23% (~3.60). The percentage of matches where both teams score is 100% (home) and 67% (away). Consequently the strongest signal is Over 1.5 (recommendation): projected xG 3.21 and seasonal 100% of matches >1.5 support a very high probability of Over 1.5 (~95%). Over 2.5 is also strong (~78%), while Over 3.5 is less certain (~45%), therefore I pick the over on the 1.5 line.

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

First-half statistics clearly favor the hosts: Super Nova led at the break in 2 of 2 home matches (100%) and average 2.0 goals in the first half versus Riga’s 1.0; overall hosts average 2.5 first-half goals. However, initiative shifts to the visitors after the break — Riga score an average of 2.67 goals in second halves and win 67% of second halves, while Super Nova concedes an average of 2.0 goals after halftime. Additionally, Super Nova creates more chances (xG 2.36 and 20.5 shots on average), but Riga are more efficient (xG 1.86 and a 23% conversion rate versus 17%), which facilitates a turnaround. Given the hosts’ 100% leads at half-time and Riga’s dominance in second halves (points gained after the break: 7 for Riga vs 1 for Super Nova), the most likely HT/FT outcome is 1/2.

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Half-by-half

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

Match statistics

30Possession (%)70
Super NovaRiga
7Shots16
Super NovaRiga
3Shots on target6
Super NovaRiga
0.87xG1.91
Super NovaRiga
3Corners9
Super NovaRiga
29Dangerous attacks67
Super NovaRiga
15Fouls16
Super NovaRiga
1Cards0
Super NovaRiga

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.

1.4Goals scored / match3.6
Super NovaRiga
1Goals conceded / match1.6
Super NovaRiga
44%Average possession66%
Super NovaRiga
4.4Shots on target / match6.4
Super NovaRiga

Team statswho is more efficient?

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

11Shots per match17.6
Super NovaRiga
4.4Shots on target6.4
Super NovaRiga
12.7%Shot conversion20.5%
Super NovaRiga
44%Possession66%
Super NovaRiga
1.41xG for2.06
Super NovaRiga
1.41xG against1.14
Super NovaRiga

Shooting quality

Super Nova: Counter-attackingRiga: Dominant
Super NovaRiga
Accuracy (shots on target)40%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.320.56

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.

Super Nova
LDWWW
Season result split
60% W20% R20% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 at home
0-1-0
D
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.41Opponent xG: 1.41BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%
Riga
LWWWD
Season result split
60% W20% R20% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
2-0-1
Last 5 away
2-0-1
LWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 3.6Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 2.06Opponent xG: 1.14BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 100%

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.

Riga is 157% better for: goals scored per match.

1.4 goals / match - Super Nova · 3.6 goals / match - Riga

Super Nova is 60% better for: goals conceded per match.

1 goals / match - Super Nova · 1.6 goals / match - Riga

Super Nova scoring profile: very strong

Super Nova scores in 100% of matches (5 of 5 matches), while Riga keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 matches).

Riga scoring profile: very strong

Riga scores in 100% of matches (5 of 5 matches), while Super Nova keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 matches).

7Goals scored (season)18
Super NovaRiga
5Goals conceded (season)8
Super NovaRiga
2.4Average goals in match5.2
Super NovaRiga
7Goals scored (last 5)18
Super NovaRiga
5Goals conceded (last 5)8
Super NovaRiga

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
Super NovaRiga
40%2 goals80%
Super NovaRiga
0%3 goals60%
Super NovaRiga
0%4 goals40%
Super NovaRiga

How often they concede at least...

80%1 goal80%
Super NovaRiga
20%2 goals60%
Super NovaRiga
0%3 goals20%
Super NovaRiga
0%4 goals0%
Super NovaRiga

* 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

0%BTTS at half-time40%
Super NovaRiga
0%BTTS in both halves20%
Super NovaRiga
0%Scored in both halves80%
Super NovaRiga

BTTS and goal count

60%Min. 3 goals and BTTS80%
Super NovaRiga
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS20%
Super NovaRiga
80%BTTS - last 580%
Super NovaRiga

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

80%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
Super NovaRiga
40%Min. 2 goals before half-time80%
Super NovaRiga
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time20%
Super NovaRiga

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Super NovaRiga
20%Min. 2 goals after half-time80%
Super NovaRiga
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time60%
Super NovaRiga

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.

Riga is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.4 pts / match - Super Nova · 2 pts / match - Riga

Super Nova - half-time state
40% leading20% draw40% trailing
Riga - half-time state
60% leading20% draw20% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.4Points per match (1st half)2
Super NovaRiga
0.8Goals scored (1st half)1.4
Super NovaRiga
0.4Goals conceded (1st half)0.6
Super NovaRiga
1.2Average goals (1st half)2
Super NovaRiga
60%Clean sheet before half-time40%
Super NovaRiga
60%No goal before half-time20%
Super NovaRiga

After half-time (2nd half)

1.4Points per match (2nd half)1.6
Super NovaRiga
0.6Goals scored (2nd half)2.2
Super NovaRiga
0.6Goals conceded (2nd half)1
Super NovaRiga
1.2Average goals (2nd half)3.2
Super NovaRiga
40%Clean sheet after half-time40%
Super NovaRiga
40%No goal after half-time0%
Super NovaRiga

Super Nova - second-half results

40% W20% R40% P
7
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
7
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.40
PPG before half-time
Lead holding150%

Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Riga - second-half results

40% W40% R20% P
10
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
8
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 60% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.4

Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Super Nova - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.401.40
Goals scored / match0.80.6
Goals conceded / match0.40.6
Average goals in match1.21.2
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+20
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Riga - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.001.60
Goals scored / match1.42.2
Goals conceded / match0.61.0
Average goals in match2.03.2
1 goal100%100%
2 goals80%80%
3 goals20%60%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal20%0%
Goal difference+4+6
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 7

* 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.

Super Nova
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
3
0
16-30
0
2
31-45
0
2
46-60
0
0
61-75
3
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Riga
ScoredConceded
2
1
0-15
3
1
16-30
2
1
31-45
2
3
46-60
3
0
61-75
6
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

* 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

3.80
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.5 : 2.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
138%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
80%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+18%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Super Nova

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
0.00
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.40
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.1 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.
+0.41
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
116%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
65%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
43% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
43%

Riga

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.92
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.08
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.54
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.46
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
232%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
132%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.8
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

* 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 (Virsliga).

Teams vs league

Super NovaLigaRiga
Average goals in match 2.402.76 5.20
Both teams scored 80%62% 80%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 60%48% 100%
Clean sheets 20%19% 20%
Goal before half-time 80%86% 100%
Goal after half-time 100%83% 100%

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

2.76
Average goals per match
62%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
19%
Clean sheets
1.21
Home goals / match
1.55
Away goals / match
+-22%
Home attack advantage
+-28%
Home defence advantage
+-24%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
86%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
3%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
83%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
10%
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. RigaAssistIago Siqueira AugustoGoal: Dāvis Viljams Veisbuks
  2. Super NovaSubstitutionOn: Agris GlaudansOff: Amadou Samaté
  3. Super NovaSubstitutionOn: Alens GrikovsOff: Rikuto Iida
  4. Super NovaSubstitutionOn: Ndiaye PathéOff: Facundo García
  5. RigaSubstitutionOn: Emīls BirkaOff: Andrés Salazar Osorio
  6. RigaSubstitutionOn: Salah Oulad M'HandOff: Ahmed Ankrah
  7. Super NovaSubstitutionOn: Lenards BērziņšOff: Jegors Cīrulis
  8. Super NovaYellow cardAlens Grikovs

Referee and managers

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

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (4): Super Nova 0 - 0 - 4 Riga. Average goals 4.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.

SK Super Nova
2 : 6
Riga FC
Riga FC
2 : 0
SK Super Nova
SK Super Nova
1 : 5
Riga FC
Riga FC
2 : 0
SK Super Nova

FAQ

What was the result of Super Nova vs Riga?

The Virsliga match finished Super Nova 1:4 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 Super Nova and Riga?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Super Nova won 0, Riga won 4 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Super Nova vs Riga?

Super Nova score 1.40 goals per game on average and Riga 3.60. The Virsliga average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Super Nova's matches and 80% of Riga's.

What form are Super Nova and Riga in?

Over the last 5 games Super Nova have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Riga 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Super Nova vs Riga?

The statistical background for Super Nova 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.