Virsliga
Riga vs Tukums
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: RTU stadions
Riga vs Tukums Prediction & Stats - Virsliga 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Riga vs Tukums carries real history into this round of the Virsliga.
The two sides meet on 18/07 (Saturday) at RTU stadions, 17:00 (UK time).
Read the Riga vs Tukums prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Riga vs Tukums
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Riga vs Tukums call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 17-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Riga the side to beat, with roughly 83% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Virsliga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Riga Preview
Riga reach this fixture 22 match into their Virsliga. Here is where Riga stand:
In this competition
17 won, 4 drawn, 1 lost
2.5 points per game
65 scored, at 2.95 a game
19 conceded, at 0.86 a game
Riga, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Orlando Moisés Galo Calderón, 0 goals
Most assists: Orlando Moisés Galo Calderón, 0 assists
Recent results — Riga
14/07/2026 13:00
07/07/2026 12:00
03/07/2026 12:00
29/06/2026 11:00
25/06/2026 11:00
Tukums: how they are travelling
Tukums come in 22 matches into their Virsliga.
Here is what Tukums have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 8 drawn, 11 lost
0.77 points per game
37 scored, at 1.68 a game
44 conceded, at 2 a game
Tukums, season-wide
3 won, 8 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Joseph Oloko Ede, 16 goals
Most assists: Bogdans Samoilovs, 8 assists
Recent results — Tukums
05/07/2026 09:00
01/07/2026 11:00
26/06/2026 11:00
21/06/2026 09:00
17/06/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours Riga
Recent meetings have tended to go Riga's way against Tukums.
From 25 match(es):
Riga: 22 win(s)
Tukums: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Riga vs Tukums prediction.
Form comparison Riga vs Tukums
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Riga
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.64 |
| Away |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 77% | 82% | 73% |
| Goals | 3.82 | 3.73 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 2.95 | 2.91 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.82 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 45% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 55% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 5% | 0% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.02 | 2.11 | 1.93 |
|
xGA
|
0.95 | 0.84 | 1.07 |
Away Team
Tukums
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.77 |
| Home |
L
L
W
D
W
|
1.18 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
L
|
0.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 27% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.68 | 3.45 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 1.68 | 2 | 1.36 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.45 | 2.55 |
| Both Teams to Score | 91% | 91% | 91% |
| Without Conceding | 5% | 9% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 5% | 0% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.39 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.61 | 1.7 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Riga vs Tukums
Match: Riga vs Tukums
Competition: Virsliga
Date: Saturday, 18/07/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: RTU stadions
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Stats
The statistics for Riga vs Tukums that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.82
League: 2.99
Both Teams to Score
68%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
96%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
82%
League: 55%
Cards
4.28
League: 3.98
Corners
10.54
League: 9.58
Home Team
Riga
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.64 |
| Away |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 77% | 82% | 73% |
| Goals | 3.82 | 3.73 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 2.95 | 2.91 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.82 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 45% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 55% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 5% | 0% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.02 | 2.11 | 1.93 |
|
xGA
|
0.95 | 0.84 | 1.07 |
Away Team
Tukums
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.77 |
| Home |
L
L
W
D
W
|
1.18 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
L
|
0.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 27% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.68 | 3.45 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 1.68 | 2 | 1.36 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.45 | 2.55 |
| Both Teams to Score | 91% | 91% | 91% |
| Without Conceding | 5% | 9% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 5% | 0% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.39 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.61 | 1.7 |
Corners
8.5 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Tukums received +13% more corners than Riga in the Virsliga
9.63 / Match
FS Jelgava
(11)
Auda
(5)
BFC Daugavpils
(0)
Liepāja
(5)
Rigas FS
(4)
Ogre United
(7)
Grobiņa
(9)(6)
Grobiņa
(7)
Super Nova
(8)
Ogre United
(1)
FS Jelgava
(2)
Auda
(3)
BFC Daugavpils
(4)
Liepāja
Cards
1.73 / Match
+26% Cards / Match
Tukums received +26% more cards than Riga in the Virsliga
2.18 / Match
FS Jelgava
(0)
Auda
(2)
BFC Daugavpils
(1)
Liepāja
(0)
Rigas FS
(4)
Ogre United
(1)
Grobiņa
(1)(2)
Grobiņa
(1)
Super Nova
(3)
Ogre United
(1)
FS Jelgava
(3)
Auda
(1)
BFC Daugavpils
(3)
Liepāja
Goals Scored
2.95 / Match
+76%
Riga is +76% better in terms of goals scored
1.68 / Match
FS Jelgava
(3)
Auda
(2)
BFC Daugavpils
(0)
Liepāja
(4)
Rigas FS
(2)
Ogre United
(4)
Grobiņa
(2)(1)
Grobiņa
(1)
Super Nova
(2)
Ogre United
(1)
FS Jelgava
(2)
Auda
(1)
BFC Daugavpils
(0)
Liepāja
Goals Conceded
0.86 / Match
+57%
Tukums condeded +57% more goals than Riga
2 / Match
FS Jelgava
(0)
Auda
(0)
BFC Daugavpils
(0)
Liepāja
(0)
Rigas FS
(1)
Ogre United
(1)
Grobiņa
(0)(3)
Grobiņa
(2)
Super Nova
(3)
Ogre United
(4)
FS Jelgava
(1)
Auda
(1)
BFC Daugavpils
(3)
Liepāja
Virsliga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rigas FS
|
22 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 16 | 38 | 56 | 2.55 |
| 2 |
Riga
|
22 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 65 | 19 | 46 | 55 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Auda
|
22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 40 | 1.82 |
| 4 |
Liepāja
|
22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 28 | 1.27 |
| 5 |
BFC Daugavpils
|
22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 29 | -4 | 27 | 1.23 |
| 6 |
FS Jelgava
|
22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 38 | -14 | 25 | 1.14 |
| 7 |
Super Nova
|
22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 23 | 35 | -12 | 24 | 1.09 |
| 8 |
Grobiņa
|
22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 33 | -18 | 20 | 0.91 |
| 9 |
Tukums
|
22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 17 | 0.77 |
| 10 |
Ogre United
|
22 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 21 | 55 | -34 | 13 | 0.59 |
Odds
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