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Riga Mariners vs FK Smiltene

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1. Liga
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Match Events

55'
Klots R.
90' Event
Stuglis E.

AI Match Summary

The 1. Liga game between Riga Mariners and FK Smiltene finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Riga Mariners.

Win Probability Meter

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

71%
Riga Mariners
15%
Draws
14%
FK Smiltene
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Riga Mariners

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

71% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Riga Mariners come out ahead of FK Smiltene on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans Riga Mariners's way, sitting 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: 78%).
  • Riga Mariners have won 3 of the last 3 meetings between these two.

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 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 38.400000000000006%
Riga Mariners Clean Sheet 68%
FK Smiltene Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Riga Mariners FK Smiltene
Matches Played 32 29
Wins 21 4
Draws 7 7
Losses 4 18
Goals Scored 2.66 1.34
Goals Conceded 1.22 2.62
Expected Goals (xG) 2.94 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

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

Riga Mariners Compare

Top Goalscorer Stuglis E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 2.26
Avg xA / game 1.47

FK Smiltene Compare

Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Riga Mariners 95 / 100
FK Smiltene 10 / 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
Riga Mariners FK Smiltene

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Riga Mariners Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 3:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Riga Mariners scored in 97% of their last 32 games.

FK Smiltene's defensive record shows goals conceded in 93% of 29 matches.

Riga Mariners has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Riga Mariners VS FK Smiltene
2.63 Goals Scored 1.5
1.25 Goals Conceded 3.25
100% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Riga Mariners

(Home)
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
31 Jul
Super Nova 2
0 : 3
Riga Mariners
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FK Smiltene

(Away)
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
02 Aug
JFK Ventspils
1 : 2
FK Smiltene
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Valmiera 19 15 3 1 56:18 48
2 FK Metta 19 15 3 1 79:16 48
3 Leevon PPK 19 14 3 2 36:21 45
4 Riga Mariners 19 13 5 1 45:17 44
5 Alberts JDFS 19 11 4 4 40:26 37
6 Marupe 19 8 1 10 29:32 25
7 Riga FC 2 19 7 3 9 28:36 24
8 Super Nova 2 19 6 6 7 26:28 24
9 Skanste 19 7 2 10 39:38 23
10 RFS 2 19 4 3 12 28:52 15
11 JFK Ventspils 18 2 6 10 20:33 12
12 Tukums 2000 2 18 3 3 12 23:54 12
13 FK Smiltene 19 2 4 13 23:56 10
14 Rezekne 19 1 2 16 14:59 5
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