Riga vs Jelgava Prediction 16 May 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Riga and Jelgava are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 16:00. The tournament match Virsliga will take place in the city of Riga at the Skonto Stadium stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team Riga being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 04 April 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:8. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Jelgava):

    • ball possession percentage: 32% vs 68%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
    • fouls: 8 vs 10;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 11.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Riga and Jelgava:

    • played 34 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 24, for the away team - 5, draws - 5;
    • number of goals - 74 against 25;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.12, in the 2nd half - 1.79;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.91.

    Head-to-head statistics Riga - Jelgava

    70%
    26 Wins
    16%
    6 Draws
    14%
    5 Wins
    Total games
    37
    Total Goals Avg
    2.89
    Both teams scored
    41%
    2.16
    Total average
    0.73
    Last matches
    19.09.26
    Virsliga
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    1
    Riga
    Riga
    -
    -
    1
    4
    9
    12
    3
    3
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    1
    4
    9
    12
    3
    3
    03.07.26
    Virsliga
    Riga
    Riga
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    -
    -
    11
    2
    11
    9
    0
    1
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    11
    2
    11
    9
    0
    1
    16.05.26
    Virsliga
    Riga
    Riga
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    -
    -
    4
    2
    13
    11
    4
    2
    2
    2
    0
    2
    2
    0
    -
    -
    4
    2
    13
    11
    4
    2
    04.04.26
    Virsliga
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    1
    Riga
    Riga
    -
    -
    5
    6
    8
    10
    1
    2
    0
    8
    0
    2
    0
    6
    -
    -
    5
    6
    8
    10
    1
    2
    21.09.25
    Virsliga
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    Riga
    Riga
    0.93
    1.67
    2
    7
    2
    8
    1
    2
    2
    3
    0
    0
    2
    3
    0.93
    1.67
    2
    7
    2
    8
    1
    2
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    Riga Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 12 May 2026 as part of the Virsliga tournament (home team - Riga, away team - Auda Riga). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:1.

    Here's the game statistics (Riga vs Auda Riga):

    • ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
    • fouls: 16 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 9 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the Virsliga season, the team Riga has engaged in 12 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 9 wins,
    • 1 losses,
    • 2 draws.

    📈Currently, Riga stands at a mid-tier position within the Virsliga standings, with a win percentage of 75% and a loss percentage of 8%.

    ⚽️Riga has scored a total of 40 goals. On the defensive end, Riga has allowed 14 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Riga

    Last matches
    19.09.26
    Virsliga
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    1
    Riga
    Riga
    -
    -
    1
    4
    9
    12
    3
    3
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    1
    4
    9
    12
    3
    3
    W
    15.09.26
    Virsliga
    Super Nova
    Super Nova
    Riga
    Riga
    -
    -
    0
    11
    15
    17
    3
    5
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    0
    11
    15
    17
    3
    5
    W
    11.09.26
    Virsliga
    Riga
    Riga
    Auda Riga
    Auda Riga
    -
    -
    5
    3
    17
    14
    1
    2
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    5
    3
    17
    14
    1
    2
    D
    07.09.26
    Virsliga
    Riga
    Riga
    BFC Daugavpils
    BFC Daugavpils
    -
    -
    6
    3
    12
    7
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    6
    3
    12
    7
    1
    0
    D
    03.09.26
    Latvia Cup
    FC RFS
    FC RFS
    Riga
    Riga
    -
    -
    5
    5
    5
    13
    1
    2
    2
    3
    1
    1
    1
    2
    -
    -
    5
    5
    5
    13
    1
    2
    W
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    Jelgava Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 11 May 2026 as part of the Virsliga tournament (home team - Grobinas SC/LFS, away - Jelgava). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.

    Here are the match stats (Jelgava vs Grobinas SC/LFS):

    • ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
    • fouls: 13 vs 22;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the Virsliga season, the team Jelgava has engaged in 12 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 3 wins,
    • 6 losses,
    • 3 draws.

    📈Currently, Jelgava stands at a mid-tier position within the Virsliga standings, with a win percentage of 25% and a loss percentage of 50%.

    ⚽Jelgava has scored a total of 8 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 22 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Jelgava

    Last matches
    19.09.26
    Virsliga
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    1
    Riga
    Riga
    -
    -
    1
    4
    9
    12
    3
    3
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    1
    4
    9
    12
    3
    3
    L
    12.09.26
    Virsliga
    Grobinas SC/LFS
    Grobinas SC/LFS
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    -
    -
    2
    5
    20
    13
    4
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    5
    20
    13
    4
    1
    D
    05.09.26
    Virsliga
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    Super Nova
    Super Nova
    -
    -
    3
    10
    14
    14
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    3
    10
    14
    14
    1
    2
    L
    29.08.26
    Virsliga
    Tukums 2000/TSS
    Tukums 2000/TSS
    1
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    -
    -
    3
    4
    20
    14
    2
    1
    1
    4
    1
    1
    0
    3
    -
    -
    3
    4
    20
    14
    2
    1
    W
    22.08.26
    Virsliga
    Ogre United
    Ogre United
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    -
    -
    3
    6
    19
    12
    2
    3
    2
    3
    2
    1
    0
    2
    -
    -
    3
    6
    19
    12
    2
    3
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 34;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 9;
    • Average first-half total: 1.12;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.88, while the visitors net 0.24.

    First-Half Stats: Riga (home) vs Jelgava (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 6;
    • wins: 4 (80%) vs 2 (33.33%);
    • losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (16.67%);
    • draws: 1 (20%) vs 3 (50%);
    • Average goals scored: 2 vs 0.83;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.4 vs 0.5.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 7 vs 2;
    • losses: 1 vs 4;
    • draws: 2 vs 4;
    • Average first-half total: 2.3 (scored - 1.7, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.8).
    Trends
    • Riga scored in the 1st half in 10 of last 11 games (Virsliga).
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Riga to score goal (odds: 1.27)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 34;
    • home team wins - 24, away team wins - 5, draws - 5.

    Statistics: Riga vs Jelgava

    • matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
    • wins: 9 vs 3;
    • win percentage: 75% vs 25%;
    • losses: 1 vs 6;
    • draws: 2 vs 3.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 8 vs 2;
    • losses: 0 vs 6;
    • draws: 2 vs 2.
    Trends
    • Jelgava won with a +2.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 away games (Virsliga).
    • Jelgava won with a +2.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games (Virsliga).
    👉Prediction: Jelgava Handicap (+2,5) (odds: 1.72)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 2.18, the guests - 0.74;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.91;
    • both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 7.

    Statistics: Riga vs Jelgava

    • average total in the tournament: 4.5 vs 2.5;
    • average total goals scored: 3.33 vs 0.67;
    • average total in the 1st half: 1.58 vs 0.42;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 1.75 vs 0.25;
    • Riga: average total at home in the tournament -  3.2;
    • Jelgava: average total away in the tournament - 0.5;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 3.5 (home - 3) vs 0.5 (away - 0.4).
    Trends
    • Riga have scored under 3.5 goals in 16 of last 17 home games against Jelgava.
    • Riga have scored under 3.5 goals in 14 of last 15 home games against Jelgava (Virsliga).
    👉Prediction: Riga Total goals Under (3,5) (odds: 1.5)

    Prediction on corners

    Riga: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.75; at home field - 7.2;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 7.

    Jelgava: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.83, away - 5;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 4.4.
    Trends
    • Under 11.5 corners in last 7 Jelgava games (Virsliga).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (11,5) (odds: 1.38)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 34;
    • both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 7 times.

    Statistics: Riga vs Jelgava

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 4;
    • number of BTTS matches for Riga at home - 3 (60%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Jelgava away - 2 (33%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 2;
    • BTTS matches for Riga at home - 2 (50%);
    • BTTS matches for Jelgava away - 1 (20%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams to Score – (No) (odds: 1.82)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 0:1 (11/60, 18.3%);
    • Riga at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 3:3 , 4:0 , 4:1 , 4:2 (1/5, 20%);
    • Jelgava away most often play: 1:1 (2/6, 33.3%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    2:0 - 12.47% (odds 6.5)
    1:0 - 10.61% (odds 9)
    2:1 - 10.25% (odds 8)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Jelgava won with a +2.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 away games (Virsliga).
    • Jelgava won with a +2.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games (Virsliga).

    Jelgava Handicap (+2,5)
    Odds-143
    Published: 14/05/2026, 16:24

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    Betting Tips: Riga - Jelgava

    Riga have won the 2nd half:
    riga-fcfk-jelgavain 8 of last 9 games against Jelgava (Virsliga).
    2nd Half Riga to Win
    -286
    Riga have won:
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    Riga to Win
    -833
    Riga have not lost:
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    riga-fcin 22 of last 24 home games.
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    Jelgava have not won:
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    Riga will not lose
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    Riga have scored:
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    Riga will score goal
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    Riga - Jelgava Table position

    Virsliga 2026
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    FC RFS
    FC RFS
    30235271-2274
    2.
    Riga
    Riga
    31227286-3073
    3.
    Auda Riga
    Auda Riga
    31187649-3061
    6.
    Super Nova
    Super Nova
    301051529-4035
    7.
    Jelgava
    Jelgava
    31881532-4932
    8.
    Grobinas SC/LFS
    Grobinas SC/LFS
    315111521-5226

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    5 - Wins
    4 - Draws
    1 - Lose
    Wins - 2
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 7
    10 matches
    Scored - 19
    Conceded - 13
    +6
    -5
    8 - Scored
    13 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    2
    4
    Draws
    1
    1
    Loses
    7
    Goal difference
    19
    Scored
    8
    13
    Conceded
    13
    3.2
    Match goals average
    2.1
    1.9
    Goals scored per match on average
    0.8
    1.3
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.3
    7
    Both teams scored
    3
    47'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    113'
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