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Valmiera / BSS vs Mārupe Prediction, Tips & Odds

Valmiera / BSS vs Mārupe

1. LigaRegular Season - 17
Valmiera / BSS
#2 · 1. Liga
DWWWW
4 - 1
Mārupe
#7 · 1. Liga
LLWLL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.75
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.73 (implied 58.0%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 60.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.65). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (60.5% vs 58.0%), 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 Valmiera / BSS to win against Mārupe, projecting a scoreline of 3-1. Valmiera / BSS currently sit in second place in the league standings with an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 loss from 16 matches. Their goal-scoring prowess is notable, with 44 goals scored and only 14 conceded, resulting in a remarkable goal difference of +30. This strong performance reflects their ability to dominate games and maintain a solid defensive line. In contrast, Mārupe is positioned seventh in the league, having recorded 7 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses this season. With 26 goals scored and 25 conceded, their goal difference of just +1 indicates a more balanced but less dominant performance compared to their opponents. Recent form has not been in their favour, as they have only managed one win in their last five matches, highlighting potential struggles in both attack and defense. The model output gives Valmiera / BSS a win probability of approximately 70%, with a projected score of 3-1. While they have been strong at home and are in good form, a potential caveat is that Mārupe could spring a surprise if they manage to capitalize on any defensive lapses. The full method of this analysis 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.

Betting Predictions

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

Match Result
Valmiera / BSS Win74%1.15
Draw14%6.71
Mārupe Win12%10.83
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7358.4%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.2771.1%

Combined goal output is high (4.2 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Valmiera / BSS 3-0 Mārupe
7.4013.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
Valmiera / BSS -0.0
1.0768%

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

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
3-0
7.40
13.6%
2-0
7.67
13.1%
2-1
8.75
11.6%
3-1
9.07
11.3%
4-0
9.30
10.9%
1-0
11.07
9.1%

Our model projects a 3-0 Valmiera / BSS win as the most likely scoreline at 13.6% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature Valmiera / BSS clean sheets, in line with their 29% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Valmiera / BSS
-0.0
1.07
Mārupe
+0.0
7.50

Lines averaged across 1 bookmaker. 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

Valmiera / BSS vs Mārupe
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.156.2010.50
Marathonbet
1.127.2012.001.253.281.741.91
Betfair
1.127.5013.00
Pinnacle
1.146.879.54
William Hill
1.156.5012.001.672.00
Bet365
1.206.259.001.303.40
1xBet
1.127.2012.001.253.281.741.94
Betano
1.186.209.75
Superbet
1.166.509.701.273.101.751.97

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
96.3%
Over 1.5 Goals
87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
71.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
54.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XValmiera / BSS or Draw
88%1.03
12Valmiera / BSS or Mārupe
86%1.07
X2Draw or Mārupe
26%4.01

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (Valmiera / BSS leads 1-0)
1 Valmiera / BSS0 Draw0 Mārupe
18 Apr
Mārupe
2-3
Valmiera / BSS
1. Liga

In their only past meeting, Valmiera / BSS has won against Mārupe with a record of 1 win and 0 draws. The match ended with a score of 3-2 in favor of Valmiera / BSS, indicating a competitive encounter. This close scoreline suggests that while Valmiera / BSS emerged victorious, Mārupe was able to score and keep the match tight. There have been no draws, and Mārupe has yet to secure a win against Valmiera / BSS in their head-to-head history.

1. Liga Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Metta / LU
19153179166348
DWWWD
2
Valmiera / BSS
19153156183848
DWWWW
3
Leevon / PPK
19143236211545
WWWWW
4
Riga Mariners
19135145172844
WWWWW
5
JDFS Alberts
19114440261437
WWWWD
6
Super Nova 2
206772830-225
DLDLW
7
Mārupe
1981102932-325
LLWLL
12
Tukums II
1833122354-3112
LLLDL
13
Smiltene
1924132356-3310
LLLLW
14
Rēzekne FA
2013161661-456
DLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Valmiera / BSSHome
6W2D0L
8 playedGF 23 · GA 72.50 pts/game
MārupeAway
4W1D4L
9 playedGF 13 · GA 141.44 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Valmiera / BSSMārupe
2.84Goals p.g.1.38
1.35Goals conceded p.g.1.62
29%Clean sheets19%
68%Win rate38%
4.19Avg goals in match3
Valmiera / BSS
Recent Form

Valmiera / BSS have won 10 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Metta / LU 2-2 and beat Mārupe 4-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 21W 3D 7L from the last 31 games (68% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Valmiera / BSSAll competitions
05 Sept
Valmiera / BSS
2-2
Metta / LU
1. Liga
30 Aug
Rēzekne FA
1-6
Valmiera / BSS
1. Liga
22 Aug
Valmiera / BSS
4-1
Mārupe
1. Liga
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
21
Win
68%
3
Draw
10%
7
Lost
23%
Mārupe
Recent Form

Mārupe have won 5 of their last 16 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Valmiera / BSS 4-1 and lost to Skanste 4-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 2D 18L from the last 32 games (38% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: MārupeAll competitions
29 Aug
Mārupe
0-2
JDFS Alberts
1. Liga
22 Aug
Valmiera / BSS
4-1
Mārupe
1. Liga
15 Aug
Mārupe
2-1
Super Nova 2
1. Liga
08 Aug
Mārupe
0-1
Leevon / PPK
1. Liga
01 Aug
Skanste
4-2
Mārupe
1. Liga
25 Jul
Rēzekne FA
1-2
Mārupe
1. Liga
12
Win
38%
2
Draw
6%
18
Lost
56%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

Valmiera / BSS

No reported absences

Mārupe

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 Win1.15 (73.7%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.27 (71.1%)
Both Teams Score1.73 (58.4%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals3.26 (28.9%)
BTTS No1.95 (41.6%)
Speculative
Draw6.71 (14.1%)
Mārupe Win10.83 (12.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

Valmiera / BSS average 2.8 goals per match at home; Mārupe 1.4 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 2.8 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
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.