Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓51% · fair 1.96
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓72% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.19
JDFS Alberts vs Smiltene: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 5 September the 1. Liga brings JDFS Alberts against Smiltene. Kick-off: 13:00 WAT. In the table, JDFS Alberts are 5th, upper half, on 47 points after 26 matches; Smiltene are 9th (lower half) with 27. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
JDFS Alberts, last 5: WWWDD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Mārupe, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Smiltene, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 0–6 defeat to Metta LU, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 3.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours JDFS Alberts, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.0 for Smiltene.
Head to head
When they last met (3 May 2026) it ended Smiltene 2–3 JDFS Alberts.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give JDFS Alberts 2.7 xG, Smiltene 1.0 xG – a total near 3.8. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 72% and GG at 51%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – JDFS Alberts 71%, draw 19%, Smiltene 10%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (72%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: JDFS Alberts 2–1 Smiltene. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
JDFS Alberts71%fair 1.40 · @1.17
Draw19%fair 5.25 · @7.00
Smiltene10%fair 10.42 · @10.00
3.75Expected goals
2.73JDFS Alberts xG
1.02Smiltene xG
51%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
2–09%
3–18%
3–08%
1–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: JDFS Alberts 2.7 – 1.0 Smiltene expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for JDFS Alberts vs Smiltene?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win JDFS Alberts vs Smiltene?
On our numbers JDFS Alberts have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Smiltene 10%.
How many goals will there be in JDFS Alberts vs Smiltene?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for JDFS Alberts vs Smiltene?
Our predicted score is JDFS Alberts 2–1 Smiltene, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is JDFS Alberts vs Smiltene?
JDFS Alberts vs Smiltene (1. Liga) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 13:00 (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.
