Get ready for a Latvian Virsliga battle on 21.06.2026 as Riga faces FK Liepaja. This game will test Riga's ability to uphold their status as favorites against the spirited FK Liepaja. Our in-depth analysis covers strategic evaluations, upcoming player battles, and betting tips that spotlight Riga as the likely winner.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rīgas FS | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 42/14 | 46 |
| 2 | Riga | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 56/19 | 45 |
| 3 | Auda | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 34/23 | 35 |
| 4 | FK Liepaja | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 23/25 | 25 |
| 5 | Super Nova | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 19/25 | 21 |
Key Player Statistics: Riga vs FK Liepaja
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x 6 x 5Riga vs FK Liepaja Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virsliga | Riga | FK Liepaja | 03.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | Riga | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Virsliga | Riga | FK Liepaja | 03.10.2025 | 3-0 |
| Cup | FK Liepaja | Riga | 18.09.2025 | 0-4 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | Riga | 19.07.2025 | 2-3 |
| Virsliga | Riga | FK Liepaja | 19.05.2025 | 2-0 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | Riga | 03.04.2025 | 2-5 |
| Virsliga | Riga | FK Liepaja | 29.09.2024 | 1-0 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | Riga | 07.07.2024 | 0-3 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | Riga | 14.05.2024 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virsliga | Riga | Rīgas FS | 17.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Virsliga | Ogre United | Riga | 13.06.2026 | 1-4 |
| Virsliga | Riga | Grobiņa | 29.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Virsliga | Riga | Super Nova | 24.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Virsliga | Tukums | Riga | 20.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Virsliga | Riga | FS Jelgava | 16.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Virsliga | Riga | Auda | 12.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Virsliga | BFC Daugavpils | Riga | 08.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Virsliga | Riga | FK Liepaja | 03.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Virsliga | Rīgas FS | Riga | 28.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | FK Liepaja | 16.06.2026 | 1-0 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | Super Nova | 12.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | Tukums | 30.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Virsliga | FS Jelgava | FK Liepaja | 26.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Virsliga | Auda | FK Liepaja | 22.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | BFC Daugavpils | 17.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | Ogre United | 12.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Virsliga | Rīgas FS | FK Liepaja | 08.05.2026 | 5-0 |
| Virsliga | Riga | FK Liepaja | 03.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | Grobiņa | 28.04.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Riga VS FK Liepaja
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Riga vs FK Liepaja
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Riga vs FK Liepaja
Riga FC are in a different league right now. Not literally, of course — but in terms of quality, the gap between them and FK Liepaja feels enormous heading into this Virsliga clash.
Sitting second with 42 points from just 17 games, Riga are a scoring machine. Fifty-four goals for, only 18 against. That's the kind of numbers that win titles. Liepaja sit fourth with 25 points from 18 games, and their goal difference is almost perfectly flat. These are two teams moving in completely different directions.
The head-to-head record tells the same story. Riga have dominated this fixture ruthlessly in recent years. A 4-0, a 3-0, a 5-2 win away at Liepaja — the pattern is brutal and consistent. Liepaja's last win in this fixture came back in March 2026, a 2-1 home result. But since then, Riga responded with a 1-0 win in May. Home advantage matters here.
Here's what you need to watch for — Reginaldo Ramires. Eight goals in just 11 matches. That's an extraordinary return, and he's the man who can unlock any defence on his day. Brian Peña adds six goals and two assists from 20 appearances. Riga's attack has real depth and variety.
Don't be fooled by Liepaja's recent form showing wins over Super Nova and Tukums. Those are lower-mid table sides. Facing Riga at home is a completely different challenge. Their top scorer D. Guèye has 10 goals this season but carries a yellow card warning — five bookings already — making him a real disciplinary risk in a heated fixture.
Here's a surprising detail that casual fans will miss. G. Mankenda has seven assists for Riga in just 18 matches. He's the creative engine behind everything. If he finds space against Liepaja's midfield, this could get ugly fast.
The odds tell you plenty. Riga are priced at 1.36, Liepaja at 6.50. I think the value is actually in backing Riga to win and both teams to score — Liepaja have been involved in plenty of open games, and Guèye always carries a threat. Also watch for Ramires to score anytime at solid odds.
My prediction: Riga win 3-1. Ramires gets on the scoresheet, Mankenda pulls the strings, and Liepaja find their season slipping further away.
This is Riga's title charge in full flow. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 | 26 | 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 | 26 | 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 | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| N. Prudchenko | Ukraine | 17 | Attacker | 186 cm | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Aganspahić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 29 | Attacker | 187 cm | n/a |
| L. Faye | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 175 | 79 |
| S. Purtić | Serbia | 27 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
| M. Simić | Montenegro | 39 | Defender | 186 cm | n/a |
| A. Korobenko | Ukraine | 29 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 67 kg |
| M. Laušić | Croatia | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Babić | Montenegro | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| V. Sorokins | Latvia | 29 | Defender | 175 cm | 68 kg |
| Dodô | Brazil | 38 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 70 kg |
| D. Ošs | Latvia | 31 | Goalkeeper | 199 cm | 93 kg |
| O. Vientiess | Latvia | 23 | Midfielder | 185 | 76 |
| V. Kurakins | Latvia | 29 | Goalkeeper | 177 cm | 68 kg |
| J. Grīnbergs | Latvia | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Leidsman | Netherlands | 27 | Attacker | 184 cm | 78 kg |
| L. Uskoković | Montenegro | 30 | Defender | 193 | 87 |
| I. Isajevs | Latvia | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| C. Diouf | Senegal | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Ba | Senegal | 25 | Attacker | 187 cm | n/a |
| R. Ziemelis | Latvia | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Baidoo | Ghana | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Riga vs FK Liepaja match odds
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