Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.82
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓70% · @1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.72
Skanste vs Valmiera BSS: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Skanste welcome Valmiera BSS for a 1. Liga fixture on Saturday 18 July (17:00 WAT). In the table, Skanste are 10th, lower half, on 26 points after 26 matches; Valmiera BSS are 2nd (among the top four) with 60. There are 34 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Skanste, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to JFK Ventspils, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Valmiera BSS, last 5: DWWWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Ogre United, at home. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. 2.7 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Valmiera BSS, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.0 for Skanste.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Skanste 1.3 xG, Valmiera BSS 2.4 xG – a total near 3.7. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 70% and GG at 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Skanste 18%, draw 19%, Valmiera BSS 63%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (70%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Skanste 1–2 Valmiera BSS. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Skanste18%fair 5.71 · @6.00
Draw19%fair 5.19 · @5.00
Valmiera BSS63%fair 1.58 · @1.33
3.65Expected goals
1.30Skanste xG
2.35Valmiera BSS xG
55%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–18%
1–37%
0–27%
0–16%
2–26%
From our goals model: Skanste 1.3 – 2.4 Valmiera BSS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Valmiera BSS to win✓
63%
1.58
1.33
Double chance
Valmiera BSS or draw✓
82%
1.21
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.82
–
Draw no bet
Valmiera BSS (draw no bet)✓
78%
1.28
–
Asian handicap
Valmiera BSS -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
50%
1.98
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
–
First team to score
Valmiera BSS to score first✓
63%
1.59
–
Half-time result
Valmiera BSS ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Valmiera BSS / FT Valmiera BSS✓
40%
2.53
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.72
–
Recent results
Skanste – last 6
LLWLLW
11 Jul
vs JFK Ventspils
0–3
L
4 Jul
@ Metta LU
1–3
L
28 Jun
@ Smiltene
4–2
W
14 Jun
vs Riga Mariners
0–2
L
24 May
@ JDFS Alberts
1–4
L
10 May
vs Rīgas FS II
4–0
W
1.7Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Valmiera BSS – last 6
DWWWWD
12 Jul
vs Ogre United
2–2
D
5 Jul
vs Leevon PPK
4–1
W
28 Jun
@ JFK Ventspils
2–0
W
22 Jun
@ Smiltene
4–1
W
14 Jun
@ Tukums II
4–1
W
26 May
@ Super Nova 2
0–0
D
2.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Skanste and Valmiera BSS.
What is the prediction for Skanste vs Valmiera BSS?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Skanste vs Valmiera BSS?
On our numbers Skanste have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Valmiera BSS 63%.
How many goals will there be in Skanste vs Valmiera BSS?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Skanste vs Valmiera BSS?
Our predicted score is Skanste 1–2 Valmiera BSS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Skanste vs Valmiera BSS?
Skanste vs Valmiera BSS (1. Liga) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
