Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Virsliga fixture.
Metta / LU make the trip to Rīgas FS on Saturday 7 August 2021 for a Virsliga fixture. On our Elo ratings Rīgas FS have the edge, 1693 to 1279 once home and away form is split out.
Rīgas FS are in good nick: their last five read D W D D W. Nobody has beaten them in their last ten. The last five for Metta / LU go L D D L D, and on that evidence they are struggling for results. They have gone five without a victory.
On their own patch Rīgas FS are scoring 1.8 and letting in 0.3 per game. On the road Metta / LU score 0.3 a game and concede 1.2. Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 1.7 a game, so unders appeal. Rīgas FS keep it tight, with clean sheets in 70% of their games.
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In 45 meetings since March 2016, Rīgas FS have won 31, Metta / LU have taken three and 11 were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Rīgas FS vs Metta / LU prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Rīgas FSHome | Rating | Metta / LUAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,772 | Overall | 1,326 |
| 1,693 | Match venue | 1,279 |
| 1,693 | At home | 1,400 |
| 1,653 | Away | 1,279 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,664 | Attack | 1,397 |
| 1,664 | Defence | 1,413 |
| 1,645 | Home attack | 1,418 |
| 1,575 | Away attack | 1,381 |
| 1,640 | Home defence | 1,467 |
| 1,625 | Away defence | 1,361 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,590 | Goal environment | 1,840 |
| 1,593 | Home goals | 1,625 |
| 1,497 | Away goals | 1,715 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,617 | Close games | 1,378 |
| 1,826 | Winning margin | 1,319 |
Match venue compares Rīgas FS at home with Metta / LU 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.