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Rīgas FS II vs JFK Ventspils Prediction, Tips & Odds

Rīgas FS II vs JFK Ventspils

1. LigaRegular Season - 19
Rīgas FS II
#10 · 1. Liga
LWLLL
4 - 1
JFK Ventspils
#12 · 1. Liga
LLDLL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.40
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.40 (implied 71.4%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 73.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.35). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (73.9% vs 71.4%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Rīgas FS II to win against JFK Ventspils, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Rīgas FS II currently sits in 11th place in the league, having played 17 matches with a record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. They have scored 23 goals while conceding 48, resulting in a goal difference of -25. Despite their struggles this season, they recently secured a win, which could provide a much-needed boost in confidence. On the other hand, JFK Ventspils is in 12th place, with a record of 2 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses from 16 matches. They have found the net 18 times but have also conceded 28 goals, yielding a goal difference of -10. Their recent form shows just one win in their last five matches, which reflects their ongoing challenges in securing consistent results. The model output indicates a win probability leaning towards Rīgas FS II, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market percentage to consider is the likelihood of Rīgas FS II winning at home. However, a potential caveat is that if JFK Ventspils can improve their defensive performance, they could pose a greater challenge than expected. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, utilizing an in-house model that assesses expected goals and actual results throughout the season, as analysed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Rīgas FS II Win44%2.70
Draw21%3.75
JFK Ventspils Win36%2.13
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4066.5%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4565.0%

Combined goal output is high (2.9 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Rīgas FS II 1-1 JFK Ventspils
7.7513.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Rīgas FS II -0.0
2.0638%

Rīgas FS II have been the stronger side, winning 27% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.75
13.0%
1-2
9.00
11.2%
2-1
10.50
9.7%
2-2
11.00
9.4%
0-1
12.00
8.4%
0-2
12.50
8.0%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Rīgas FS II
-0.0
2.06
JFK Ventspils
+0.0
1.66

Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Rīgas FS II are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Rīgas FS II vs JFK Ventspils
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
2.673.722.131.432.461.402.60
Bet365
2.703.802.101.502.50
1xBet
2.723.722.151.432.461.402.66

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
Over 1.5 Goals
83.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
65%
Over 3.5 Goals
42.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XRīgas FS II or Draw
64%1.57
12Rīgas FS II or JFK Ventspils
79%1.19
X2Draw or JFK Ventspils
56%1.36

Head to Head

Last 7 Meetings (Rīgas FS II leads 3-1)
3 Rīgas FS II3 Draw1 JFK Ventspils
02 May
JFK Ventspils
0-0
Rīgas FS II
1. Liga
Sept 25
JFK Ventspils
0-2
Rīgas FS II
1. Liga
May 25
Rīgas FS II
1-1
JFK Ventspils
1. Liga
Nov 24
JFK Ventspils
0-0
Rīgas FS II
1. Liga
Jul 24
Rīgas FS II
5-2
JFK Ventspils
1. Liga
Oct 23
JFK Ventspils
1-0
Rīgas FS II
1. Liga
Jun 23
Rīgas FS II
2-0
JFK Ventspils
1. Liga

The head-to-head record between Rīgas FS II and JFK Ventspils shows Rīgas FS II winning 3 matches, drawing 3, and JFK Ventspils winning 1. This indicates a competitive rivalry, with a balanced number of draws and a slight edge for Rīgas FS II. The scorelines reflect a mix of tight contests, as seen in the three 0-0 draws, alongside a significant 5-2 victory for Rīgas FS II. JFK Ventspils last won against Rīgas FS II in October 2023, highlighting that their recent results have not favored them in this matchup.

1. Liga Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Metta / LU
20163186167051
WDWWW
2
Valmiera / BSS
20163158193951
WDWWW
3
Leevon / PPK
20144237221546
DWWWW
4
Riga Mariners
20135246212544
LWWWW
5
JDFS Alberts
20114541281337
LWWWW
6
Mārupe
2091103432228
WLLWL
10
Rīgas FS II
2043133156-2515
LWLLL
12
JFK Ventspils
1926112040-2012
LLDLL
13
Tukums II
1933132359-3612
LLLLD
14
Rēzekne FA
2013161661-456
DLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Rīgas FS IIHome
2W2D7L
11 playedGF 19 · GA 270.73 pts/game
JFK VentspilsAway
2W3D5L
10 playedGF 15 · GA 260.90 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Rīgas FS IIJFK Ventspils
1.67Goals p.g.1.23
2.27Goals conceded p.g.1.84
20%Clean sheets19%
27%Win rate19%
3.93Avg goals in match3.06
Rīgas FS II
Recent Form

Rīgas FS II have won 4 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 8. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Skanste 3-4 and beat JFK Ventspils 4-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 6D 16L from the last 30 games (27% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Rīgas FS IIAll competitions
14 Sept
Rīgas FS II
3-4
Skanste
1. Liga
05 Sept
Rīgas FS II
4-1
JFK Ventspils
1. Liga
29 Aug
Riga Mariners
3-1
Rīgas FS II
1. Liga
22 Aug
Rīgas FS II
1-3
JDFS Alberts
1. Liga
08 Aug
Metta / LU
12-1
Rīgas FS II
1. Liga
01 Aug
Valmiera / BSS
2-1
Rīgas FS II
1. Liga
8
Win
27%
6
Draw
20%
16
Lost
53%
JFK Ventspils
Recent Form

JFK Ventspils have won 4 of their last 16 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include lost to JFK Ventspils 7-0 and lost to Rīgas FS II 4-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 9D 16L from the last 31 games (19% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: JFK VentspilsAll competitions
12 Sept
Metta / LU
7-0
JFK Ventspils
1. Liga
05 Sept
Rīgas FS II
4-1
JFK Ventspils
1. Liga
29 Aug
JFK Ventspils
1-1
Riga FC II
1. Liga
08 Aug
JFK Ventspils
0-2
Super Nova 2
1. Liga
02 Aug
JFK Ventspils
1-2
Smiltene
1. Liga
25 Jul
Riga Mariners
1-1
JFK Ventspils
1. Liga
6
Win
19%
9
Draw
29%
16
Lost
52%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Rīgas FS II

No reported absences

JFK Ventspils

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.45 (65%)
Both Teams Score1.40 (66.5%)
Value Bets
Rīgas FS II Win2.70 (43.6%)
JFK Ventspils Win2.13 (35.6%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.47 (35%)
BTTS No2.63 (33.5%)
Speculative
Draw3.75 (20.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Rīgas FS II average 1.7 goals per match at home; JFK Ventspils 1.2 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

Rīgas FS II have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 27% of their matches and averaging 1.7 goals per game. Rīgas FS II player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.