Virsliga action on Sunday 8 November: Riga take on Rīgas FS at Skonto stadions from 12:00 WAT. Riga sit 2nd with 83 points from 35 games (in the top four), while Rīgas FS are 1st on 89 (top of the table).
Form guide
Riga – form over the last 5: DDWDW Most recently they drew with FK Jablonec 1–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They score 1.7 and concede 1.0 per game.
Rīgas FS – form over the last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Grobiņa 3–0 at home. 2.8 goals per match shows an attack in good shape. 4 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.
On form, Rīgas FS have the edge: 2.7 points a game against 1.7.
Previous meetings
Their most recent meeting, on 3 Sep 2026, finished Rīgas FS 2–3 Riga. Across the last 4 meetings Riga have won 2s, Rīgas FS 0, with 2 draws, averaging 5.0 goals, with both sides scoring 4 times.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Riga 1.4 – 1.5 Rīgas FS in expected goals – roughly 2.9 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Riga 36% · draw 26% · Rīgas FS 39%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.73.
ZoraTips prediction
Our tip: Over 1.5 goals, rated at 76% confidence at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Riga 1–1 Rīgas FS. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Riga36%fair 2.82 · @2.80
Draw26%fair 3.91 · @2.62
Rīgas FS39%fair 2.57 · @2.60
2.91Expected goals
1.42Riga xG
1.49Rīgas FS xG
58%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–29%
2–18%
0–18%
1–08%
2–26%
From our goals model: Riga 1.4 – 1.5 Rīgas FS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Riga vs Rīgas FS?
On our numbers Riga have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Rīgas FS 39%.
How many goals will there be in Riga vs Rīgas FS?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Riga vs Rīgas FS?
Our predicted score is Riga 1–1 Rīgas FS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Riga vs Rīgas FS?
Riga vs Rīgas FS (Virsliga) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Skonto stadions.
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
