Double chanceRiga Mariners or draw ✓88% · fair 1.13
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · fair 1.91
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓74% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.31
Riga Mariners vs Rēzekne FA: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 5 September the 1. Liga brings Riga Mariners against Rēzekne FA. Kick-off: 15:30 WAT. In the table, Riga Mariners are 3rd, among the top four, on 59 points after 26 matches; Rēzekne FA are 14th (in the drop zone) with 6. There are 53 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Riga Mariners, last 5: WWWWD Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Rīgas FS II, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Rēzekne FA, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 1–6 defeat to Valmiera BSS, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Riga Mariners, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.0 for Rēzekne FA.
Head to head
When they last met (2 May 2026) it ended Rēzekne FA 2–2 Riga Mariners.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Riga Mariners 2.8 xG, Rēzekne FA 1.0 xG – a total near 3.8. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 74% 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 Mariners 76%, draw 13%, Rēzekne FA 12%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (74%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Riga Mariners 2–1 Rēzekne FA. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Riga Mariners76%fair 1.32 · @1.07
Draw13%fair 7.78 · @12.00
Rēzekne FA12%fair 8.65 · @19.00
3.75Expected goals
2.77Riga Mariners xG
0.98Rēzekne FA xG
52%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–09%
2–19%
3–08%
3–18%
1–07%
1–16%
From our goals model: Riga Mariners 2.8 – 1.0 Rēzekne FA expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Riga Mariners vs Rēzekne FA?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Riga Mariners vs Rēzekne FA?
On our numbers Riga Mariners have a 76% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Rēzekne FA 12%.
How many goals will there be in Riga Mariners vs Rēzekne FA?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Riga Mariners vs Rēzekne FA?
Our predicted score is Riga Mariners 2–1 Rēzekne FA, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Riga Mariners vs Rēzekne FA?
Riga Mariners vs Rēzekne FA (1. Liga) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:30 (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.
