On 29.05.2026, the Latvian Virsliga features a key match between Riga and Grobiņa. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rīgas FS | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 36/10 | 40 |
| 2 | Riga | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 48/17 | 36 |
| 3 | Auda | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 30/20 | 31 |
| 8 | Tukums | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 29/27 | 13 |
| 9 | Grobiņa | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 10/24 | 13 |
| 10 | Ogre United | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 13/36 | 4 |
Key Player Statistics: Riga vs Grobiņa
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x 1 x 5 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1Riga vs Grobiņa Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | Riga | 18.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | Riga | 02.11.2025 | 1-1 |
| Virsliga | Riga | Grobiņa | 10.08.2025 | 2-0 |
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | Riga | 14.06.2025 | 0-2 |
| Virsliga | Riga | Grobiņa | 19.04.2025 | 3-0 |
| Virsliga | Riga | Grobiņa | 31.08.2024 | 6-1 |
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | Riga | 22.06.2024 | 0-6 |
| Virsliga | Riga | Grobiņa | 02.05.2024 | 2-0 |
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | Riga | 10.03.2024 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Virsliga | Riga | Ogre United | 22.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | Riga | 18.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Virsliga | Super Nova | Riga | 14.04.2026 | 1-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virsliga | Ogre United | Grobiņa | 25.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | Super Nova | 20.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | Tukums | 15.05.2026 | 3-3 |
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | FS Jelgava | 11.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Virsliga | Auda | Grobiņa | 07.05.2026 | 7-0 |
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | BFC Daugavpils | 02.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Virsliga | FK Liepaja | Grobiņa | 28.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | Rīgas FS | 22.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Virsliga | Grobiņa | Riga | 18.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Virsliga | Ogre United | Grobiņa | 13.04.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Riga VS Grobiņa
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Riga vs Grobiņa
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Riga vs Grobiņa
Some matches just write themselves. Riga host Grobiņa in the Latvian Virsliga, and if history tells us anything, this one is about as one-sided as it gets.
Riga sit second in the table with 36 points from 15 games. They've scored 48 goals and conceded just 17. That's not a football team. That's a machine.
Grobiņa, meanwhile, are ninth with 12 points from 14 games. Nine goals scored all season. Twenty-three conceded. The gap between these two sides isn't just a gap — it's a canyon.
The head-to-head record is genuinely remarkable. Riga have won seven of the last nine meetings. They've scored six past Grobiņa twice. The only blemish recently was a 1-1 draw back in November 2025, and even that feels like an outlier. The most recent clash this season ended 0-3 to Riga away from home. At home, Riga are even more dangerous.
Here's what you need to watch for — Reginaldo Ramires. Eight goals in just 11 matches. That's the kind of form that should terrify any defence, let alone one that's been leaking goals all season. G. Mankenda pulling the strings with seven assists adds another layer of creativity that Grobiņa simply won't be able to contain.
Don't be fooled by Grobiņa's recent 3-3 draw with Tukums suggesting they have goals in them. Their top scorer Sabet has five all season in ten games. The team total is just nine goals in 14 league matches. Riga concede roughly one goal per game. The math here is brutal for Grobiņa.
The insider detail casual fans might miss: Grobiņa's disciplinary record is a serious concern. Sidorovs, Krautmanis, Bekili, and two others have all picked up red cards this season. With Riga's pressing style, Grobiņa's defenders will be under pressure all afternoon and that aggression could boil over.
For the betting-minded reader, the odds tell the story clearly. Riga at 1.15 is short, yes, but the value sits in the goals markets. Over 2.5 goals looks extremely attractive given that six of Riga's last eight league games produced three or more goals. Ramires to score anytime is another market worth serious consideration at those numbers.
My prediction: Riga win 3-0. Ramires gets on the scoresheet, Grobiņa's discipline cracks in the second half, and Riga's relentless season continues without interruption.
This isn't a match to watch for drama or tension. It's a masterclass in what dominant Latvian football looks like right now. And Riga are absolutely loving 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. Tumanovs | Latvia | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Untulis | Latvia | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Raihs | Latvia | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Sabet | Iran | 24 | Attacker | 191 cm | 83 kg |
| P. Borisovs | Latvia | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. LaizÄns | Latvia | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| F. Orols | Latvia | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| T. Mickēvičs | Latvia | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Rupeiks | Latvia | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Baravykas | Lithuania | 30 | Defender | 185 cm | 80 kg |
| D. Dobrecovs | Latvia | 29 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| G. Kļuškins | Latvia | 33 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 75 kg |
| V. Lazarevs | Latvia | 28 | 190 cm | 70 kg | |
| A. Grjaznovs | Latvia | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Krautmanis | Latvia | 29 | Defender | 184 cm | n/a |
| M. Sidorovs | Latvia | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Džeriņš | Latvia | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Fjodorovs | Latvia | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Kouao | France | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Sdaigui | Italy | 25 | Midfielder | 186 cm | n/a |
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