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FK Smiltene vs Riga Mariners

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1. Liga
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Match Events

8' Event
Hills M.
24' Event
Gaismins V.
(Penalty)
42' Event
Grazis A.
(Penalty)

AI Match Summary

The 1. Liga game between FK Smiltene and Riga Mariners finished 4-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward FK Smiltene.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

17%
FK Smiltene
15%
Draws
68%
Riga Mariners
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Riga Mariners

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

68% / High Confidence
  • Riga Mariners carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Riga Mariners are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 83%).
  • These two have met 4 times recently and Riga Mariners have taken 3 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 83%
Over 3.5 Goals 63%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
FK Smiltene Clean Sheet 10%
Riga Mariners Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric FK Smiltene Riga Mariners
Matches Played 30 34
Wins 5 22
Draws 7 7
Losses 18 5
Goals Scored 1.43 2.65
Goals Conceded 2.57 1.26
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 2.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 12, 2026 1. Liga
FK Smiltene vs Riga Mariners
4:1
May 9, 2026 1. Liga
Riga Mariners vs FK Smiltene
1:0
Oct 25, 2025 1. Liga
FK Smiltene vs Riga Mariners
1:3
Jun 28, 2025 1. Liga
Riga Mariners vs FK Smiltene
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

FK Smiltene Compare

Top Goalscorer Hills M.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Gaismins V.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72

Riga Mariners Compare

Avg xG / game 2.67
Avg xA / game 1.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

FK Smiltene 10 / 100
Riga Mariners 83 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
FK Smiltene Riga Mariners

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Riga Mariners Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 3.50 goals.

FK Smiltene found the back of the net in 70% of recent matches (30 games).

Riga Mariners has conceded goals in 68% of their last 34 outings.

Solid form: FK Smiltene remains unbeaten in 1 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

FK Smiltene VS Riga Mariners
1.5 Goals Scored 2.75
3.13 Goals Conceded 1.38
88% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 88%
63% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

FK Smiltene

(Home)
12 Sept
FK Smiltene
4 : 1
Riga Mariners
05 Sept
Alberts JDFS
3 : 2
FK Smiltene
29 Aug
FK Smiltene
0 : 6
FK Metta
23 Aug
Leevon PPK
4 : 2
FK Smiltene
08 Aug
FK Smiltene
1 : 4
Valmiera
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Riga Mariners

(Away)
12 Sept
FK Smiltene
4 : 1
Riga Mariners
05 Sept
Riga Mariners
5 : 0
Rezekne
29 Aug
Riga Mariners
3 : 1
RFS 2
24 Aug
Riga FC 2
1 : 3
Riga Mariners
09 Aug
Riga Mariners
4 : 2
Tukums 2000 2
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Valmiera 20 16 3 1 58:19 51
2 FK Metta 20 16 3 1 86:16 51
3 Leevon PPK 20 14 4 2 37:22 46
4 Riga Mariners 20 13 5 2 46:21 44
5 Alberts JDFS 20 11 4 5 41:28 37
6 Marupe 20 9 1 10 34:32 28
7 Skanste 20 8 2 10 43:41 26
8 Riga FC 2 20 7 4 9 29:37 25
9 Super Nova 2 20 6 7 7 28:30 25
10 RFS 2 20 4 3 13 31:56 15
11 FK Smiltene 20 3 4 13 27:57 13
12 JFK Ventspils 19 2 6 11 20:40 12
13 Tukums 2000 2 19 3 3 13 23:59 12
14 Rezekne 20 1 3 16 16:61 6
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