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Skanste vs Valmiera / BSS Prediction, Tips & Odds

Skanste vs Valmiera / BSS

1. LigaRegular Season - 13
Skanste
#9 · 1. Liga
WWLLL
0 - 3
Valmiera / BSS
#2 · 1. Liga
WWWWL
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.42
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.39 (implied 72.0%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 74.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.34). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (74.5% vs 72.0%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Valmiera / BSS to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 3-1. Valmiera / BSS is currently positioned second in the league with an impressive record of nine wins, two draws, and just one loss from twelve matches. Their offensive strength is evident, having scored 32 goals while conceding only 12, resulting in a goal difference of +20. With five consecutive wins in their recent form, they appear to be in excellent shape heading into this fixture. In contrast, Skanste sits in ninth place, having won just four of their eleven matches this season. Their goal-scoring has been less prolific, with 20 goals, while they have conceded 21. Their recent form, with only one win in the last five matches, highlights their struggles. The team has not shown the same consistency as their opponents, which could be a critical factor in this matchup. The model gives Valmiera / BSS a strong win probability, reflecting their overall performance this season. However, a potential caveat is that if Skanste can capitalize on home advantage and find a way to disrupt Valmiera / BSS's attacking flow, they could pose a challenge. For a detailed understanding of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

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

Match Result
Skanste Win24%6.46
Draw18%4.72
Valmiera / BSS Win58%1.34
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6062.3%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3968.7%

Combined goal output is high (4.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Skanste 1-2 Valmiera / BSS
7.8013.0%

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

Asian Handicap
Valmiera / BSS -0.0
1.1252%

Valmiera / BSS have been the stronger side, winning 68% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
7.80
13.0%
0-2
8.10
12.5%
1-3
9.30
11.0%
0-3
9.40
10.7%
1-1
9.50
10.6%
0-1
9.60
10.6%

Our model projects a 1-2 Valmiera / BSS win 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
Skanste
-0.0
5.17
Valmiera / BSS
+0.0
1.12

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Valmiera / BSS 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

Skanste vs Valmiera / BSS
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
6.604.601.33
Marathonbet
7.104.801.311.402.561.642.04
Betfair
7.005.001.301.362.881.572.25
Pinnacle
6.074.741.331.422.57
William Hill
6.504.401.351.572.15
Bet365
5.004.751.401.363.00
1xBet
7.394.801.321.402.561.642.08
Betano
6.004.701.37

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.3%
Over 1.5 Goals
83.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
68.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
45.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSkanste or Draw
42%2.87
12Skanste or Valmiera / BSS
83%1.13
X2Draw or Valmiera / BSS
76%1.07

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (Valmiera / BSS leads 1-0)
0 Skanste0 Draw1 Valmiera / BSS
30 May
Valmiera / BSS
2-0
Skanste
Cup

In their only previous meeting, Valmiera / BSS emerged victorious against Skanste with a score of 2-0. This match indicates a clear win for Valmiera / BSS, showcasing their ability to secure a decisive result. The scoreline suggests a relatively comfortable victory, with Skanste unable to find the net. As it stands, Skanste has not won against Valmiera / BSS, and there is no record of draws between the two teams. This single encounter provides limited data, but it does highlight Valmiera / BSS's dominance in their past fixture.

1. Liga Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Metta / LU
16132169145541
WDWWW
2
Valmiera / BSS
16132144143041
WWWWW
3
Leevon / PPK
1611322718936
WWWWL
4
Riga Mariners
16105134151935
WWDLW
5
JDFS Alberts
168443223928
WDDWL
6
Super Nova 2
166552323023
WLDLD
9
Skanste
166193032-219
WWLLL
12
JFK Ventspils
162591828-1011
LLDLW
13
Smiltene
1624101943-2410
LWLWL
14
Rēzekne FA
1612131346-335
LLLLD

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
SkansteHome
4W1D4L
9 playedGF 17 · GA 141.44 pts/game
Valmiera / BSSAway
8W1D1L
10 playedGF 27 · GA 102.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
SkansteValmiera / BSS
1.77Goals p.g.2.71
1.69Goals conceded p.g.1.36
19%Clean sheets32%
42%Win rate68%
3.46Avg goals in match4.07
Skanste
Recent Form

Skanste have won 6 of their last 12 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat Rēzekne FA 5-1 and beat Mārupe 4-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 4D 11L from the last 26 games (42% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: SkansteAll competitions
08 Aug
Skanste
5-1
Rēzekne FA
1. Liga
01 Aug
Skanste
4-2
Mārupe
1. Liga
25 Jul
Leevon / PPK
2-1
Skanste
1. Liga
18 Jul
Skanste
0-3
Valmiera / BSS
1. Liga
04 Jul
Metta / LU
3-1
Skanste
1. Liga
28 Jun
Smiltene
2-4
Skanste
1. Liga
11
Win
42%
4
Draw
15%
11
Lost
42%
Valmiera / BSS
Recent Form

Valmiera / BSS have won 10 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include beat Valmiera / BSS 1-4 and beat Skanste 0-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 2D 7L from the last 28 games (68% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Valmiera / BSSAll competitions
08 Aug
Smiltene
1-4
Valmiera / BSS
1. Liga
01 Aug
Valmiera / BSS
2-1
Rīgas FS II
1. Liga
27 Jul
Valmiera / BSS
3-0
Riga FC II
1. Liga
18 Jul
Skanste
0-3
Valmiera / BSS
1. Liga
12 Jul
Valmiera / BSS
2-4
Ogre United
Cup
05 Jul
Valmiera / BSS
4-1
Leevon / PPK
1. Liga
19
Win
68%
2
Draw
7%
7
Lost
25%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

Skanste

No reported absences

Valmiera / BSS

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
Valmiera / BSS Win1.34 (58.2%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.39 (68.7%)
Both Teams Score1.60 (62.3%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.71 (31.3%)
BTTS No2.13 (37.7%)
Speculative
Skanste Win6.46 (24.3%)
Draw4.72 (17.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

Skanste average 1.8 goals per match at home; Valmiera / BSS 2.7 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

Valmiera / BSS have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 68% of their matches and averaging 2.7 goals per game. Valmiera / BSS player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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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.