FS Jelgava and Riga face each other in an official match of the 2026 Virsliga season. The game takes place at Zemgale Olympic Center on Saturday, 19/09/2026, at 14:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for FS Jelgava vs Riga, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for FS Jelgava vs Riga

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Over 1.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that FS Jelgava and Riga both find the back of the net.

👉 Our prediction is: Riga win or draw

Even though Riga will be the away side in this matchup, we do not expect them to go down in defeat. We recommend betting on Riga to win or draw in the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw will win the bet.

Riga does have its share of flaws, but FS Jelgava has also looked quite vulnerable of late, and not even being at home might be enough for them to avoid dropping points to Riga.

FS Jelgava preview

FS Jelgava comes into the match having played 30 games in the Virsliga so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses, with an average of 1.07 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses.

FS Jelgava's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the Virsliga, averaging 1.07 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.07.

The offence system of FS Jelgava is led by Filip Hašek as the top scorer of the season. The czech midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Glebs Žaleiko, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 48 goals with an average of 1.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.6.

Riga preview

On the other hand, Riga comes into the match having played 30 games in the Virsliga so far. They have recorded 21 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 29 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses.

Riga's attack has scored 110 goals during this period. Out of this total, 85 goals were scored in the Virsliga, averaging 2.83 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.5.

The offence system of Riga is led by Muhammed Badamosi as the top scorer of the season. The nationality.gambia forward has scored 20 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Salah Oulad M'Hand, who has contributed with 10 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 30 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 49 goals conceded in 44 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.

Head to head: FS Jelgava vs Riga

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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FS Jelgava

Latvia - Virsliga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L W W L

1.4

Home L L L L W

0.6

Away D W W L L

1.4

Away Team

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Riga

Latvia - Virsliga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D L W

1.6

Home D D W W W

2.2

Away W L D D D

1.2

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Published on 16 September 2026, at 20:25 Last updated on 16 September 2026, at 20:25
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.