It's early days in the Virsliga and the teams are still hoping for a flying start in order to set the tone for the season. Three points can make a big difference at this stage.
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Virsliga match only four days ago. This match was also played here at Vidzemes Olimpiskais centrs. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Rīgas FS have had more rest. That game was an away game at Ventspils, so at least Valmiera / BSS are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Valmiera / BSS form and stats
OK but not perfect. That could be the conclusion for Valmiera / BSS's two home games so far this season, having collected 4 points here at Vidzemes Olimpiskais centrs.The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Ventspils in the Virsliga last time out and are looking for a win here. Before that match, a win away at Riga.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Virsliga game versus Liepāja in only three days. This game is also played here at Vidzemes Olimpiskais centrs.
At Vidzemes Olimpiskais centrs, Valmiera / BSS has the goal stats of 3-1 (for/against) from 2 fixtures.
Rīgas FS form and stats
Rīgas FS are yet to lose a point on their travels this season with 2 wins from 2 away games. The visitors have performed well in their home games as well, building a total win streak of four games home and away. Rīgas FS hope to make it five in this match. Rīgas FS love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.It's the second away game in a row for Rīgas FS, but there's smiles all around after the 2-1 victory versus Metta / LU in the Virsliga last time out. Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against Jelgava.
As for goals scored and conceded in away games so far, Rīgas FS has managed 5 goals and let in 5 from 2 matches.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 2 - 1 - 7 (Valmiera / BSS wins - draws - Rīgas FS wins).Valmiera / BSS missing players
Rīgas FS missing players
| Valmiera / BSS | Rīgas FS | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 3 | 2 | Played | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | Scored | 5 | 9 |
| 1 | 1 | Conceded | 3 | 4 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | 100% | 75% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 50% | 25% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 50% | 25% |
| 33% | 50% | Both teams to score | 100% | 75% |
| 67% | 50% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 25% |
| 0% | 0% | Failed To Score | 0% | 0% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Rīgas FS | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | Riga | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 3 | Valmiera / BSS | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Ventspils | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | Spartaks Jūrmala | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 6 | FC Daugavpils / Progress | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 7 | Jelgava | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 8 | Liepāja | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 9 | Metta / LU | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
