Rēzekne FA vs Smiltene: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Rēzekne FA welcome Smiltene for a 1. Liga fixture on Saturday 7 November (12:00 WAT). In the table, Rēzekne FA are 14th, in the drop zone, on 6 points after 26 matches; Smiltene are 9th (lower half) with 27. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Rēzekne FA, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–8 defeat to JFK Ventspils, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Smiltene, last 5: DWDWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Mārupe, at home. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Momentum favours Smiltene, collecting 2.3 points per game to 0.2 for Rēzekne FA.
Head to head
When they last met (19 Jul 2026) it ended Smiltene 1–0 Rēzekne FA.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Rēzekne FA 1.3 xG, Smiltene 2.6 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 73% for three or more goals, 64% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Rēzekne FA 17%, draw 17%, Smiltene 67%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (73%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Rēzekne FA 1–2 Smiltene. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Rēzekne FA17%fair 6.02 · @9.00
Draw17%fair 6.03 · @5.60
Smiltene67%fair 1.50 · @1.22
3.89Expected goals
1.26Rēzekne FA xG
2.63Smiltene xG
64%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–38%
0–27%
1–17%
0–36%
2–26%
From our goals model: Rēzekne FA 1.3 – 2.6 Smiltene expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Rēzekne FA vs Smiltene?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Rēzekne FA vs Smiltene?
On our numbers Rēzekne FA have a 17% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Smiltene 67%.
How many goals will there be in Rēzekne FA vs Smiltene?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rēzekne FA vs Smiltene?
Our predicted score is Rēzekne FA 1–2 Smiltene, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Rēzekne FA vs Smiltene?
Rēzekne FA vs Smiltene (1. Liga) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 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.
