Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · fair 1.92
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.88
Riga FC II vs Metta LU: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Riga FC II welcome Metta LU for a 1. Liga fixture on Saturday 1 August (17:00 WAT). In the table, Riga FC II are 6th, upper half, on 37 points after 26 matches; Metta LU are 1st (leading the league) with 69. There are 32 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Riga FC II, last 5: LWWWW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Valmiera BSS, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Metta LU, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 9–0 win over Tukums II, at home. The attack is flying at 4.5 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Metta LU, collecting 3.0 points per game to 2.5 for Riga FC II.
Head to head
When they last met (6 Apr 2026) it ended Metta LU 2–0 Riga FC II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Riga FC II 1.0 xG, Metta LU 2.6 xG – a total near 3.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 71% and GG at 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Riga FC II 11%, draw 17%, Metta LU 72%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (71%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Riga FC II 1–2 Metta LU. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Riga FC II11%fair 9.17 · @9.00
Draw17%fair 5.98 · @6.50
Metta LU72%fair 1.38 · @1.18
3.61Expected goals
0.99Riga FC II xG
2.62Metta LU xG
52%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–29%
1–29%
0–38%
1–38%
0–17%
1–17%
From our goals model: Riga FC II 1.0 – 2.6 Metta LU expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Riga FC II vs Metta LU?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Riga FC II vs Metta LU?
On our numbers Riga FC II have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Metta LU 72%.
How many goals will there be in Riga FC II vs Metta LU?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Riga FC II vs Metta LU?
Our predicted score is Riga FC II 1–2 Metta LU, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Riga FC II vs Metta LU?
Riga FC II vs Metta LU (1. Liga) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 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.
