On 04.04.2026, the Latvian Virsliga features a key match between Riga and FS Jelgava. With Riga expected to dominate, our comprehensive match analysis covers what to expect and how to place strategic bets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | FK Liepaja | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3/2 | 6 |
| 4 | Riga | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7/5 | 6 |
| 5 | Grobiņa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2/2 | 6 |
| 6 | FS Jelgava | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3/3 | 4 |
| 7 | Super Nova | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4/4 | 4 |
Key Player Statistics: FS Jelgava vs Riga
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x 1 x 2FS Jelgava vs Riga Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virsliga | FS Jelgava | Riga | 21.09.2025 | 2-3 |
| Virsliga | Riga | FS Jelgava | 01.07.2025 | 3-0 |
| Virsliga | Riga | FS Jelgava | 10.05.2025 | 2-0 |
| Virsliga | FS Jelgava | Riga | 15.03.2025 | 1-1 |
| Virsliga | FS Jelgava | Riga | 05.10.2024 | 0-2 |
| Virsliga | Riga | FS Jelgava | 19.07.2024 | 6-1 |
| Virsliga | FS Jelgava | Riga | 19.05.2024 | 1-5 |
| Virsliga | Riga | FS Jelgava | 08.04.2024 | 2-0 |
| Virsliga | Riga | FS Jelgava | 01.09.2023 | 3-5 |
| Virsliga | FS Jelgava | Riga | 25.06.2023 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virsliga | FS Jelgava | Grobiņa | 21.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Virsliga | Super Nova | FS Jelgava | 15.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Virsliga | FS Jelgava | Tukums | 08.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FK Liepaja | FS Jelgava | 27.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Šiauliai | FS Jelgava | 14.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FS Jelgava | Kalju Nomme | 07.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Nõmme United | FS Jelgava | 01.02.2026 | 1-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Panevėžys | FS Jelgava | 24.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| Virsliga | Tukums | FS Jelgava | 09.11.2025 | 1-1 |
| Virsliga | FS Jelgava | Metta / LU | 02.11.2025 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virsliga | Auda | Riga | 20.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Virsliga | Riga | BFC Daugavpils | 14.03.2026 | 4-2 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | Riga | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Flora Tallinn | Riga | 24.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| Super Cup | Riga | Auda | 17.02.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | LNZ Cherkasy | Riga | 12.02.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Shakhtar Donetsk | Riga | 05.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Riga | Pyunik Yerevan | 27.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Riga | Žilina | 23.01.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dubai United | Riga | 17.01.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: FS Jelgava VS Riga
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FS Jelgava vs Riga
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: FS Jelgava vs Riga
Some fixtures just feel inevitable. When FS Jelgava host Riga in the Latvian Virsliga, you already know one side walks in as heavy favorites — and this time, the numbers leave very little room for argument.
Riga arrive in Jelgava carrying genuine momentum. Three games into the new season, they sit fourth with six points, scoring seven goals and looking sharp going forward. Their 4-2 demolition of BFC Daugavpils and a hard-fought 2-1 win away at FK Liepaja show a team that can grind it out and blow teams away. FS Jelgava, meanwhile, have four points from three games — respectable, but a clear step below their visitors in terms of quality and firepower.
Here's what you need to watch for: the head-to-head record between these sides is brutal reading for Jelgava fans. Riga have dominated this fixture relentlessly — winning seven of the last twelve meetings, including a jaw-dropping 6-1 thrashing back in July 2024. Even in the most recent clash this season, Riga came from behind to win 3-2 at Jelgava's own ground. That resilience is not a coincidence. It's a pattern.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about home advantage. Jelgava at home have drawn or lost more often than they've won in recent months, and their attack is worryingly thin. R. Bečers leads their scoring charts with just four goals across 24 matches. That is a serious problem when facing a side with Reginaldo Ramires — eight goals in just eleven appearances — pulling the strings up front for Riga.
Here's the surprising detail most casual fans will miss: Riga's assist machine G. Mankenda has seven assists in only eighteen games. He creates constantly. Against a Jelgava midfield that struggles to contain quick transitions, that creativity could be devastating from the first whistle.
The odds say it all — Riga at 1.33 reflects genuine dominance, not just reputation. The value, though? Back Riga and over 2.5 goals. These two sides combined for five goals last time they met here. Expect goals again.
My bold call: Riga win 3-1, with Ramires on the scoresheet. Mankenda picks up an assist. And Jelgava's bookings record — featuring R. Veips with seven yellows — suggests a card could come early as frustration builds.
Sunday's game is not a question of whether Riga win. It's a question of how many they score. Set your alarm and enjoy the show.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Kholod | Ukraine | 26 | Attacker | 180 cm | 77 kg |
| I. Gomi | Japan | 23 | Attacker | 177 cm | n/a |
| R. Maslovs | Latvia | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Antons Dresmanis | Latvia | 30 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 69 kg |
| E. Glushach | Ukraine | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Valters Laiviņš | Latvia | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Maes | Rwanda | 25 | Defender | 191 | 84 |
| E. Andrejevs | Latvia | 33 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 77 kg |
| N. Voitiskis | Latvia | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Ā. Dreimanis | Latvia | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Adriāns Muižnieks | Latvia | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Šusts | Latvia | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Pantelejevs | Latvia | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Leitis | Latvia | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Mārtiņš Veļika | Latvia | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| G. Žaleiko | Latvia | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Purs | Latvia | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Hašek | Czechia | 30 | Midfielder | 181 cm | n/a |
| Filip Hašek | Czech Republic | 29 | Midfielder | 168 cm | 52 kg |
| A. Pētersons | Latvia | 35 | Defender | 168 cm | 65 kg |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Ngonda | Congo DR | 31 | Defender | 182 cm | n/a |
| I. Erquiaga | Argentina | 27 | 176 cm | 72 kg | |
| A. Taiwo | Nigeria | 27 | Attacker | 185 cm | n/a |
| N. Puriņš | Latvia | 27 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | 79 kg |
| K. Zommers | Latvia | 29 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | n/a |
| E. Birka | Latvia | 25 | Defender | 179 | 72 |
| G. Mankenda | Congo DR | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Iago Siqueira Augusto | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Nguena | France | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Dašķevičs | Latvia | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Paulo | Brazil | 24 | 188 cm | 84 kg | |
| M. Diop | Senegal | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Musah | Ghana | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Ngom | Senegal | 25 | Defender | 181 cm | 75 kg |
| K. Keziks | Latvia | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| I. Galajevs | Latvia | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Camara | Burkina Faso | 20 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| R. Trifonovs | Latvia | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Kazainis | Latvia | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| N. Prudchenko | Ukraine | 17 | Attacker | 186 cm | n/a |
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