Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Virsliga fixture.
On Sunday 1 August 2021, Metta / LU take on Riga in Virsliga action. On our Elo ratings Riga have the edge, 1586 to 1400 once home and away form is split out.
With D L D L D from their last five, Metta / LU are struggling for results. The wait for a win stretches to five games. Riga are blowing hot and cold: their last five read W W D D W. They are unbeaten in five.
Metta / LU average 1.8 goals for and 1.0 against on home soil. On their travels Riga are scoring 0.8 and letting in 0.5 per game. This has the look of a tight one: the combined numbers come to just 1.3 goals a game. Defensively Metta / LU stand out: 70% of their games have ended with a clean sheet.
There is no tipster preview on Metta / LU vs Riga yet, so head to our Virsliga tips for the latest picks in the competition.
| Metta / LUHome | Rating | RigaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,328 | Overall | 1,695 |
| 1,400 | Match venue | 1,586 |
| 1,400 | At home | 1,650 |
| 1,281 | Away | 1,586 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,392 | Attack | 1,586 |
| 1,419 | Defence | 1,633 |
| 1,418 | Home attack | 1,582 |
| 1,377 | Away attack | 1,547 |
| 1,467 | Home defence | 1,601 |
| 1,366 | Away defence | 1,587 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,832 | Goal environment | 1,582 |
| 1,625 | Home goals | 1,552 |
| 1,707 | Away goals | 1,530 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,378 | Close games | 1,600 |
| 1,322 | Winning margin | 1,724 |
Match venue compares Metta / LU at home with Riga away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Metta / LU and Riga have met 30 times since July 2020: Riga have won 23 and seven were drawn. Our Metta / LU vs Riga prediction page has every tip on this pairing.