Virsliga
Riga vs Rigas FS
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: RTU stadions
Riga vs Rigas FS Prediction & Stats - Virsliga 2026
Predictions
It is all or nothing in the 2026 World Cup, and Riga and Rigas FS add another chapter to a tight, evenly matched history.
The knockout tie takes place on 17/06 (Wednesday), at RTU stadions, at 17:00 UK time.
Read the Riga vs Rigas FS prediction and see what to expect from this World Cup clash.
Prediction for Riga vs Rigas FS in the 2026 World Cup
It is all or nothing. That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout-style World Cup clash.
See our bet:
Eagle Predict Prediction
No BTTS 2nd Half
Last updated on 17-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Riga are the favourites to win, with 39% of the odds pointing to victory.
Want to know more? See all World Cup odds and explore this and other fixtures from the biggest football tournament on the planet.
🆚 Match: Riga vs Rigas FS
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Wednesday, 17/06/2026
🕐 Time: 17:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: RTU stadions
Riga in the 2026 World Cup
Riga come into this match with 17 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Riga:
World Cup campaign
13 win(s), 3 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
Average: 2.47 point(s) per match
54 goals scored in the World Cup (3.18 per match)
18 goals conceded in the World Cup (1.06 per match)
Riga in 2026:
16 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 3 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Muhammed Badamosi with 12 goal(s)
Assists: Reginaldo Ramires de Oliveira Albertino with 5 assists
Latest results for Riga
17/06/2026 12:00
13/06/2026 07:00
29/05/2026 11:00
24/05/2026 08:00
20/05/2026 11:00
Rigas FS in the 2026 World Cup
Rigas FS come into this clash with 17 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Rīgas FS have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
15 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
Average: 2.71 point(s) per match
41 goals scored in the World Cup (2.41 per match)
12 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.71 per match)
Rīgas FS in 2026
17 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 6 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Darko Lemajić with 8 goal(s)
Assists: Roberts Savaļnieks with 8 assists
Latest results for Rīgas FS
17/06/2026 12:00
13/06/2026 09:00
29/05/2026 13:00
25/05/2026 12:00
21/05/2026 13:00
Rigas FS vs Riga: who leads the H2H?
Rigas FS have the advantage in the recent record against Riga.
In 47 meetings, the numbers are:
Rigas FS: 16 win(s)
Riga: 14 win(s)
Draws: 17
That record could influence the {team_a_name} vs Rigas FS prediction in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, so it is worth keeping in mind.
Probable lineups for Riga vs Rigas FS
Check the probable lineups below for the Riga vs Rigas FS prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
The lineups are updated closer to kick-off
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Riga vs Rigas FS:
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Stats
The statistics for Riga vs Rigas FS that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.28
League: 2.98
Both Teams to Score
47%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
72%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
66%
League: 54%
Cards
2.86
League: 4.03
Corners
14.36
League: 9.55
Home Team
Riga
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.47 |
| Home |
L
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
W
|
2.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 76% | 75% | 78% |
| Goals | 4.24 | 3.88 | 4.56 |
| Scored | 3.18 | 2.88 | 3.44 |
| Conceded | 1.06 | 1 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 50% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 50% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.07 | 2.18 | 1.97 |
|
xGA
|
0.92 | 0.82 | 1 |
Away Team
Rigas FS
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
W
W
|
2.71 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.38 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 88% | 75% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.12 | 3.63 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 2.41 | 2.88 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 0.75 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 38% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 13% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.04 | 1.94 | 2.13 |
|
xGA
|
0.8 | 0.87 | 0.74 |
Corners
8.64 / Match
+19% Corners / Match
Rigas FS received +19% more corners than Riga in the Virsliga
10.29 / Match
Rigas FS
(4)
Ogre United
(7)
Grobiņa
(9)
Super Nova
(1)
Tukums
(9)
FS Jelgava
(4)
Auda
(7)(1)
Riga
(4)
Grobiņa
(15)
Super Nova
(12)
Tukums
(8)
FS Jelgava
(6)
Auda
(11)
BFC Daugavpils
Cards
1.82 / Match
+14% Cards / Match
Riga received +14% more cards than Rigas FS in the Virsliga
1.59 / Match
Rigas FS
(4)
Ogre United
(1)
Grobiņa
(1)
Super Nova
(3)
Tukums
(3)
FS Jelgava
(4)
Auda
(4)(5)
Riga
(0)
Grobiņa
(2)
Super Nova
(3)
Tukums
(0)
FS Jelgava
(2)
Auda
(1)
BFC Daugavpils
Goals Scored
3.18 / Match
+32%
Riga is +32% better in terms of goals scored
2.41 / Match
Rigas FS
(2)
Ogre United
(4)
Grobiņa
(2)
Super Nova
(3)
Tukums
(3)
FS Jelgava
(2)
Auda
(4)(1)
Riga
(3)
Grobiņa
(2)
Super Nova
(3)
Tukums
(4)
FS Jelgava
(3)
Auda
(1)
BFC Daugavpils
Goals Conceded
1.06 / Match
+33%
Riga condeded +33% more goals than Rigas FS
0.71 / Match
Rigas FS
(1)
Ogre United
(1)
Grobiņa
(0)
Super Nova
(0)
Tukums
(1)
FS Jelgava
(2)
Auda
(1)(2)
Riga
(1)
Grobiņa
(1)
Super Nova
(1)
Tukums
(0)
FS Jelgava
(0)
Auda
(0)
BFC Daugavpils
Virsliga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rigas FS
|
16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 11 | 27 | 43 | 2.69 |
| 2 |
Riga
|
16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 17 | 33 | 39 | 2.44 |
| 3 |
Auda
|
16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 34 | 2.13 |
| 4 |
Liepāja
|
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 24 | -1 | 25 | 1.47 |
| 5 |
Super Nova
|
17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 25 | -6 | 20 | 1.18 |
| 6 |
BFC Daugavpils
|
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 19 | 1.12 |
| 7 |
FS Jelgava
|
16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 30 | -18 | 15 | 0.94 |
| 8 |
Tukums
|
17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 31 | -1 | 14 | 0.82 |
| 9 |
Grobiņa
|
16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 26 | -16 | 13 | 0.81 |
| 10 |
Ogre United
|
16 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 38 | -25 | 4 | 0.25 |
Odds
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