FS Jelgava vs Rīgas FS: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
16:00 WAT, Monday 20 July: FS Jelgava v Rīgas FS in the Virsliga, played at Zemgales Olimpiskais centrs. In the table, FS Jelgava are 7th, lower half, on 35 points after 36 matches; Rīgas FS are 1st (leading the league) with 89. There are 54 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
FS Jelgava, last 5: LLWWW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Rīgas FS, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Rīgas FS, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Glentoran, at home. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Rīgas FS, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.5 for FS Jelgava.
Head to head
When they last met (12 Jul 2026) it ended Rīgas FS 2–0 FS Jelgava. The last 3 head-to-heads: FS Jelgava 0 wins, Rīgas FS 3, draws 0. Those games averaged 2.3 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FS Jelgava 0.9 xG, Rīgas FS 2.2 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 60% for three or more goals, 55% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FS Jelgava 11%, draw 20%, Rīgas FS 68%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.77.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Rīgas FS to win (68%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: FS Jelgava 0–2 Rīgas FS. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FS Jelgava11%fair 8.86 · @8.25
Draw20%fair 4.91 · @4.60
Rīgas FS68%fair 1.46 · @1.30
3.05Expected goals
0.86FS Jelgava xG
2.19Rīgas FS xG
55%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–211%
0–110%
1–210%
1–19%
0–38%
1–37%
From our goals model: FS Jelgava 0.9 – 2.2 Rīgas FS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for FS Jelgava vs Rīgas FS?
Our pick is Rīgas FS to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win FS Jelgava vs Rīgas FS?
On our numbers FS Jelgava have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Rīgas FS 68%.
How many goals will there be in FS Jelgava vs Rīgas FS?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FS Jelgava vs Rīgas FS?
Our predicted score is FS Jelgava 0–2 Rīgas FS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is FS Jelgava vs Rīgas FS?
FS Jelgava vs Rīgas FS (Virsliga) kicks off on Monday 20 July 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Zemgales Olimpiskais centrs.
Numbers from Betarazi' 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.
