Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · fair 1.89
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.31
Riga Mariners vs Rīgas FS II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 29 August the 1. Liga brings Riga Mariners against Rīgas FS II. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Riga Mariners are 3rd, among the top four, on 59 points after 26 matches; Rīgas FS II are 11th (lower half) with 24. There are 35 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Riga Mariners, last 5: WWWDL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Riga FC II, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Rīgas FS II, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to JDFS Alberts, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 3.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Riga Mariners, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.7 for Rīgas FS II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Riga Mariners 2.8 xG, Rīgas FS II 1.0 xG – a total near 3.8. That is an open game on paper: 74% 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 – Riga Mariners 74%, draw 15%, Rīgas FS II 11%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (74%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Riga Mariners 2–1 Rīgas FS II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Riga Mariners74%fair 1.36 · @1.12
Draw15%fair 6.53 · @8.50
Rīgas FS II11%fair 9.19 · @13.00
3.79Expected goals
2.77Riga Mariners xG
1.01Rīgas FS II xG
53%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
2–09%
3–18%
3–08%
1–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Riga Mariners 2.8 – 1.0 Rīgas FS II 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
Riga Mariners to win✓
74%
1.36
1.12
Double chance
Riga Mariners or draw✓
89%
1.12
1.01
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
53%
1.89
–
Draw no bet
Riga Mariners (draw no bet)✓
87%
1.15
–
Asian handicap
Riga Mariners -1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.91
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
–
First team to score
Riga Mariners to score first✓
72%
1.40
–
Half-time result
Riga Mariners ahead at half-time✓
56%
1.80
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Riga Mariners / FT Riga Mariners✓
51%
1.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.31
–
Recent results
Riga Mariners – last 6
WWWDLD
24 Aug
@ Riga FC II
3–1
W
9 Aug
vs Tukums II
4–2
W
31 Jul
@ Super Nova 2
3–0
W
25 Jul
vs JFK Ventspils
1–1
D
18 Jul
@ Leevon PPK
1–2
L
11 Jul
vs BFC Daugavpils
3–3
D
2.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Rīgas FS II – last 6
LLLWLD
22 Aug
vs JDFS Alberts
1–3
L
8 Aug
@ Metta LU
1–12
L
1 Aug
@ Valmiera BSS
1–2
L
25 Jul
@ Smiltene
5–3
W
20 Jul
@ Tukums II
0–2
L
5 Jul
vs Super Nova 2
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
3.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Riga Mariners and Rīgas FS II.
What is the prediction for Riga Mariners vs Rīgas FS II?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Riga Mariners vs Rīgas FS II?
On our numbers Riga Mariners have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Rīgas FS II 11%.
How many goals will there be in Riga Mariners vs Rīgas FS II?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Riga Mariners vs Rīgas FS II?
Our predicted score is Riga Mariners 2–1 Rīgas FS II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Riga Mariners vs Rīgas FS II?
Riga Mariners vs Rīgas FS II (1. Liga) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:00 (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.
