Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · fair 1.89
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓76% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗8% · fair 12.17
Valmiera BSS vs Rīgas FS II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 1 August the 1. Liga brings Valmiera BSS against Rīgas FS II. Kick-off: 12:00 WAT. In the table, Valmiera BSS are 2nd, among the top four, on 60 points after 26 matches; Rīgas FS II are 11th (lower half) with 24. There are 36 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Valmiera BSS, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Riga FC II, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 3.0 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Rīgas FS II, last 5: WLDLW Their latest outing: 5–3 win over Smiltene, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Momentum favours Valmiera BSS, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.7 for Rīgas FS II.
Head to head
When they last met (29 Mar 2026) it ended Rīgas FS II 1–5 Valmiera BSS.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Valmiera BSS 3.1 xG, Rīgas FS II 1.1 xG – a total near 4.1. That is an open game on paper: 76% for three or more goals, 53% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Valmiera BSS 77%, draw 13%, Rīgas FS II 10%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (76%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Valmiera BSS 3–1 Rīgas FS II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Valmiera BSS77%fair 1.30 · @1.18
Draw13%fair 7.84 · @7.00
Rīgas FS II10%fair 9.72 · @8.00
4.13Expected goals
3.06Valmiera BSS xG
1.07Rīgas FS II xG
53%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–18%
2–18%
3–08%
2–08%
4–16%
4–06%
From our goals model: Valmiera BSS 3.1 – 1.1 Rīgas FS II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Valmiera BSS vs Rīgas FS II?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Valmiera BSS vs Rīgas FS II?
On our numbers Valmiera BSS have a 77% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Rīgas FS II 10%.
How many goals will there be in Valmiera BSS vs Rīgas FS II?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Valmiera BSS vs Rīgas FS II?
Our predicted score is Valmiera BSS 3–1 Rīgas FS II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Valmiera BSS vs Rīgas FS II?
Valmiera BSS vs Rīgas FS II (1. Liga) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 12:00 (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.
