Riga vs FS Jelgava

📍 Virsliga, Latvia
🕒 Saturday 16th May, 17:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

Riga average 2.9 goals scored and 1 conceded per home match this season. FS Jelgava average 1.3 scored and 1.6 conceded in away fixtures. Riga have the stronger home record this season (7/10, 70%) against a FS Jelgava side who've won 2/10 away (20%).

Riga have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). FS Jelgava are lower on the road (40%, 4/10), averaging 1.3 scored and 1.6 conceded away from home.

FS Jelgava regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (70%, 7/10). Riga are lower at home (40%, 4/10) — they've conceded in 40% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Riga see 8+ in 70% of home games, FS Jelgava in 90% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals — Riga see 2+ goals in 70% of home games, FS Jelgava in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

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League Table

The full Virsliga table for the 2026 season, with Riga (th) and FS Jelgava (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Virsliga 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Rīgas FS 11 9 1 1 25:9 +16 28
2 Riga H 11 8 2 1 36:13 +23 26
3 Auda 11 8 1 2 25:12 +13 25
4 FC Daugavpils 11 4 2 5 14:18 -4 14
5 Super Nova 11 4 1 6 11:16 -5 13
6 Liepāja 11 3 3 5 10:17 -7 12
7 Tukums 11 2 5 4 23:17 +6 11
8 FS Jelgava A 11 3 2 6 8:22 -14 11
9 Grobiņa 11 2 4 5 6:18 -12 10
10 Ogre United 11 0 3 8 9:25 -16 3

Team Form

Riga have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 70% of their home matches compared to FS Jelgava's 20% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Riga (Home Form) FS Jelgava (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 7 (70%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Lost 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

FS Jelgava regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Riga are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Riga (Home Form) FS Jelgava (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Riga frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while FS Jelgava are lower on the road (40%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Riga (Home Form) FS Jelgava (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Riga (Home Form) FS Jelgava (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Riga have scored 2+ goals in 70% of home games this season, FS Jelgava in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Riga (Home Form) FS Jelgava (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Riga (Home Form) FS Jelgava (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Riga (Home Form) FS Jelgava (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 29 (2.9 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 10 (1 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)

Match Corners

Riga regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while FS Jelgava are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Riga (Home Form) FS Jelgava (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Riga have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

FS Jelgava have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

Riga (Home Form) FS Jelgava (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Riga (Home Form) FS Jelgava (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Nõmme United vs Paide 15:00 BST | Meistriliiga, Estonia Nõmme United have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Paide have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.44
    90% combined
  • New York City vs Columbus Crew 21:30 BST | Major League Soccer, United States New York City have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/7 home matches this season · Columbus Crew have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.7
    85% combined
  • Kwun Tong vs Hoi King 08:30 BST | First Division, Hong Kong Kwun Tong have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 home matches this season · Hoi King have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.2
    82% combined
  • Ballymun United vs Wayside Celtic 12:00 BST | Leinster Senior League, Republic of Ireland Ballymun United have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Wayside Celtic have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.44
    81% combined

Riga vs FS Jelgava Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Riga vs FS Jelgava?

Over 1.5 Goals — Riga see 2+ goals in 70% of home games, FS Jelgava in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Riga or FS Jelgava?

Riga hold a clear form advantage — they've won 70% of home games in Virsliga this season, while FS Jelgava have won only 20% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Riga and FS Jelgava?

Possibly — FS Jelgava regularly see both teams score away (70%), while Riga are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Riga and FS Jelgava?

Possibly — Riga frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while FS Jelgava are lower on the road (40%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Riga or FS Jelgava?

Riga have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 70% of home games compared to FS Jelgava's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Riga and FS Jelgava?

Possibly — Riga regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while FS Jelgava are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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Riga vs FS Jelgava

📍 Virsliga, Latvia

🕒 Saturday 16th May, 17:00 BST

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