Riga and FS Jelgava face each other on Friday 07.03.2026, at 17:00 (UK Time), in a Virsliga 2026 match. The game will take place at Riga's home ground, the Sporta komplekss Ķeizarmežs.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Riga and FS Jelgava, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Riga vs FS Jelgava
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Riga Win
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Riga preview
Riga heads into the match with the following record in the Virsliga: in 21 matches, Riga secured 16 victories, 4 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.48 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Riga's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.
Riga has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 72 goals, of which 62 were scored in the Virsliga, resulting in an average of 2.95 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Muhammed Badamosi, who has found the back of the net 15 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Salah Oulad M'Hand has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Riga has conceded 19 goals in the Virsliga (an average of 0.9 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.04 per match in the 2026 campaign.
FS Jelgava preview
FS Jelgava comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the Virsliga. They have secured 6 victories, 7 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.19 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses.
FS Jelgava's attack has been highly effective, scoring 24 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the Virsliga, with an average of 1.14 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.14.
FS Jelgava's offensive system is led by Filip Hašek, the team's top scorer this season. The czech midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Glebs Žaleiko. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 35 goals with an average of 1.67 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 35 goals in 21 matches, averaging 1.67 per match.
Head to head: Riga vs FS Jelgava
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Riga
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Away | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 76% | 80% | 73% |
| Goals | 3.86 | 3.8 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 2.95 | 2.9 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 5% | 0% | 9% |
| 1st to Score | 81% | 90% | 73% |
|
xG
|
1.98 | 2.04 | 1.93 |
|
xGA
|
0.96 | 0.85 | 1.07 |
FS Jelgava
Latvia - Virsliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L D |
2 |
| Home | W W L D D |
1.6 |
| Away | W D L D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 36% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.81 | 2.91 | 2.7 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.18 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.73 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 45% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 18% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 36% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 81% | 64% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.39 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.67 | 1.56 | 1.78 |
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