Jelgava vs Ventspils match preview: Even contest expected at Zemgales OC mākslīgais laukums

Jelgava have less rest than Ventspils in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Virsliga game only four days ago.

Jelgava form and stats

Jelgava's struggle is real here at Zemgales OC mākslīgais laukums with only 7 points collected from 8 games. The win-draw-lost numbers are ugly 2-1-5. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Jelgava, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.

A good away victory last time out for Jelgava, who won 1-0 against Riga. A strong away win before that one, visiting FC Daugavpils / Progress and winning 2-0.

This is expected to be a close game, with Jelgava perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Jelgava as a small favourite), we find two games. Jelgava has won 0 of these, drawn 0 and lost 2.

Jelgava have scored 5 goals here in 8 matches, not a lot. Jelgava's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 10 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Ventspils form and stats

There's been little loot from Ventspils's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 8 away games. Ventspils, who have the fewest points (4) away in Virsliga, only have 1 win to counter their 6 defeats and 1 draw. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Ventspils have lost on their last two travels.

There were no winners in Ventspils's previous match, a Virsliga home game that ended 2-2 vs Spartaks Jūrmala. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Liepāja wasn't a success with a 0-4 loss.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Ventspils playing away and similar expectations, we found three relevant matches. Results were 1 Ventspils win, 1 draw and 1 defeat.

Ventspils have scored 10 goals on their travels this season, 8 away games. For Ventspils, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.

Head 2 Head

The two sides played each other earlier this season: Ventspils - Jelgava 1-1. Jelgava-Ventspils H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Jelgava 3 wins, Ventspils 5 wins, 2 draws. 3 of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).

Top Goalscorers

T. Aiyegun 8 goals

A. Emsis 4 goals

K. Svarups 4 goals

Jelgava missing players

Ventspils missing players