Rīgas FS have been superior to Valmiera so far, but every match begins at 0-0. Here's all the knowledge you require ahead of kickoff:
- Rīgas FS have the fewest conceded goals (2) in Virsliga
- Valmiera have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
It's no vacation for neither Rīgas FS nor Valmiera as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Rīgas FS form and stats
As mentioned below, Rīgas FS are feasting on a winning streak here so far with maximum points from their first 3 Virsliga games. After failing to beat Liepaja here at Rīgas 49. vidusskolas sporta komplekss, Rīgas has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with four wins in a row.
A nice win for Rīgas FS last time playing, versus Valmiera. That was also a home game and the match ended 2-1.
0-0 away at Metta / LU before that.The Rīgas fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 5 goals in 3 league matches. Defensively Rīgas FS have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (1 in 3 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Valmiera form and stats
2-1-2 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Valmiera in their Virsliga matches away. Valmiera seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?
It might be tough going out on the road again for Valmiera, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-2 versus Rīgas FS (placed 2nd).
Prior to that match, the Valmiera manager Kalns faced defeat when travelling to Riga and losing 0-3.The visiting Valmiera have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 6 goals from 5 games.
Head 2 Head
Valmiera have won at least one point in the last 7 games (3-4-0) versus Rīgas FS.The dueling parties have played earlier this season: Valmiera - Rīgas 0-0.
Top Goalscorers
  D. Gueye 4 goals |  A. Ilić 3 goals | P. Mareš 3 goals |
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| Rīgas FS | Valmiera | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 4 | 0 | Played | P | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 6 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | 7 | 0 | Scored | S | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Conceded | C | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| 70% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 90% |
| 60% | 75% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 60% |
| 30% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 50% | 40% |
| 10% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 17% | 20% |
| 10% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| 30% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 33% | 30% |
| 70% | 50% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 40% |
| 30% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 33% | 40% |
| 6.4 | 6.8 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| 3.5 | 3.8 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 10 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9.9 | 13 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| 3.7 | 4 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| 41% | 44% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 70% | 52% |
| 5.2 | 7.5 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 17 | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| 1.7 | 2.2 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 8 | 3 | 2.8 |
- Rīgas FS have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Rīgas FS have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Rīgas FS have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Rīgas FS have the fewest conceded goals (1) at home in Virsliga
- Rīgas FS have the fewest conceded goals (2) in Virsliga
- Rīgas FS have the most clean sheets (7) in Virsliga
- Rīgas FS have won all their matches at home so far.
- Rīgas FS haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Valmiera have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Valmiera haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Riga | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 23 |
| 2 | Rīgas FS | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 19 |
| 3 | Liepaja | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 17 |
| 4 | Auda | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | -1 | 15 |
| 5 | Valmiera | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 | FS Jelgava | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 11 |
| 7 | Metta / LU | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -3 | 11 |
| 8 | Tukums | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -6 | 8 |
| 9 | FC Daugavpils / Progress | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 6 |
| 10 | Super Nova | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 9 | -18 | 6 |
