Virsliga
Rigas FS vs Riga
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadions Arkādija grass
Rigas FS vs Riga Prediction & Stats - Virsliga 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Rigas FS vs Riga carries real history into this round of the Virsliga.
The two sides meet on 23/08 (Sunday) at Stadions Arkādija grass, 17:00 (UK time).
Read the Rigas FS vs Riga prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Rigas FS vs Riga
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Rigas FS vs Riga call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Rigas FS or Draw
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rigas FS the side to beat, with roughly 42% 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.
Rigas FS Preview
Rigas FS reach this fixture 25 match into their Virsliga. Here is where Rīgas FS stand:
In this competition
21 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
2.6 points per game
62 scored, at 2.48 a game
17 conceded, at 0.68 a game
Rīgas FS, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jānis Ikaunieks, 2 goals
Most assists: Jānis Ikaunieks, 2 assists
Recent results — Rigas FS
13/08/2026 12:30
10/08/2026 12:30
06/08/2026 12:00
30/07/2026 14:00
27/07/2026 11:00
Riga: how they are travelling
Riga come in 25 matches into their Virsliga.
Here is what Riga have produced:
In this competition
20 won, 4 drawn, 1 lost
2.56 points per game
76 scored, at 3.04 a game
21 conceded, at 0.84 a game
Riga, season-wide
4 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Iago Siqueira Augusto, 3 goals
Most assists: Muhammed Badamosi, 1 assists
Recent results — Riga
20/08/2026 13:30
13/08/2026 14:30
09/08/2026 11:00
06/08/2026 13:00
02/08/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours Rigas FS
Recent meetings have tended to go Rigas FS's way against Riga.
From 48 match(es):
Rigas FS: 16 win(s)
Riga: 15 win(s)
Drawn: 17
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Rigas FS vs Riga prediction.
Form comparison Rigas FS vs Riga
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Rigas FS
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
W
|
2.6 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.42 |
| Away |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.77 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 84% | 75% | 92% |
| Goals | 3.16 | 4 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 2.48 | 3.25 | 1.77 |
| Conceded | 0.68 | 0.75 | 0.62 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 50% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 52% | 42% | 62% |
| Failed To Score | 4% | 8% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2 | 1.97 | 2.04 |
|
xGA
|
0.9 | 0.9 | 0.89 |
Away Team
Riga
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.56 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.71 |
| Away |
D
W
D
W
W
|
2.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 86% | 73% |
| Goals | 3.88 | 3.86 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 3.04 | 3.07 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.84 | 0.79 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 50% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 50% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 4% | 0% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.04 | 2.13 | 1.93 |
|
xGA
|
0.97 | 0.89 | 1.07 |
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 - Rigas FS vs Riga
Match: Rigas FS vs Riga
Competition: Virsliga
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stadions Arkādija grass
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Stats
The statistics for Rigas FS vs Riga that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.96
League: 2.98
Both Teams to Score
57%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
92%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 56%
Cards
3.49
League: 3.95
Corners
11.24
League: 9.5
Home Team
Rigas FS
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
W
|
2.6 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.42 |
| Away |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.77 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 84% | 75% | 92% |
| Goals | 3.16 | 4 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 2.48 | 3.25 | 1.77 |
| Conceded | 0.68 | 0.75 | 0.62 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 50% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 52% | 42% | 62% |
| Failed To Score | 4% | 8% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2 | 1.97 | 2.04 |
|
xGA
|
0.9 | 0.9 | 0.89 |
Away Team
Riga
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.56 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.71 |
| Away |
D
W
D
W
W
|
2.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 86% | 73% |
| Goals | 3.88 | 3.86 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 3.04 | 3.07 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.84 | 0.79 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 50% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 50% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 4% | 0% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.04 | 2.13 | 1.93 |
|
xGA
|
0.97 | 0.89 | 1.07 |
Corners
9.6 / Match
+12% Corners / Match
Rigas FS received +12% more corners than Riga in the Virsliga
8.56 / Match
Grobiņa
(6)
Tukums
(8)
FS Jelgava
(11)
Auda
(3)
BFC Daugavpils
(4)
Liepāja
(4)
Ogre United
(8)(5)
Ogre United
(7)
Grobiņa
(8)
Tukums
(11)
FS Jelgava
(5)
Auda
(0)
BFC Daugavpils
(5)
Liepāja
Cards
1.6 / Match
+8% Cards / Match
Riga received +8% more cards than Rigas FS in the Virsliga
1.72 / Match
Grobiņa
(0)
Tukums
(1)
FS Jelgava
(1)
Auda
(2)
BFC Daugavpils
(1)
Liepāja
(2)
Ogre United
(0)(2)
Ogre United
(0)
Grobiņa
(1)
Tukums
(0)
FS Jelgava
(2)
Auda
(1)
BFC Daugavpils
(0)
Liepāja
Goals Scored
2.48 / Match
+23%
Riga is +23% better in terms of goals scored
3.04 / Match
Grobiņa
(6)
Tukums
(1)
FS Jelgava
(1)
Auda
(1)
BFC Daugavpils
(3)
Liepāja
(2)
Ogre United
(6)(4)
Ogre United
(4)
Grobiņa
(3)
Tukums
(3)
FS Jelgava
(2)
Auda
(0)
BFC Daugavpils
(4)
Liepāja
Goals Conceded
0.68 / Match
+19%
Riga condeded +19% more goals than Rigas FS
0.84 / Match
Grobiņa
(1)
Tukums
(0)
FS Jelgava
(0)
Auda
(1)
BFC Daugavpils
(1)
Liepāja
(0)
Ogre United
(0)(1)
Ogre United
(0)
Grobiņa
(1)
Tukums
(0)
FS Jelgava
(0)
Auda
(0)
BFC Daugavpils
(0)
Liepāja
Virsliga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rigas FS
|
25 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 62 | 17 | 45 | 65 | 2.6 |
| 2 |
Riga
|
25 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 76 | 21 | 55 | 64 | 2.56 |
| 3 |
Auda
|
24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 26 | 13 | 46 | 1.92 |
| 4 |
BFC Daugavpils
|
26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 33 | 31 | 2 | 36 | 1.38 |
| 5 |
Liepāja
|
25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 33 | 37 | -4 | 34 | 1.36 |
| 6 |
Super Nova
|
24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 26 | 37 | -11 | 27 | 1.13 |
| 7 |
FS Jelgava
|
26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 25 | 44 | -19 | 25 | 0.96 |
| 8 |
Grobiņa
|
26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 47 | -29 | 21 | 0.81 |
| 9 |
Tukums
|
26 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 40 | 51 | -11 | 20 | 0.77 |
| 10 |
Ogre United
|
25 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 24 | 65 | -41 | 14 | 0.56 |
Odds
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