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Riga Mariners vs Valmiera Prediction— Latvia - 1. Liga
Regular Season - 8 ·Saturday, May 16, 2026, 13:00
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 3.3 puts the goal expectation well above the line. Model probability 61.4% vs bookmaker-implied 69.4%.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 13 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
A 46% / xG 1.3-2.0 / O2.5 61% / BTTS 60%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.3 xG → O2.5 PROB 61.4% · O3.5 PROB 41.2%
Form & verdict
RIGA MARINERS · PPG 1.67
VALMIERA · PPG 3.00
Away momentum: EXCELLENT form (3.00) vs Home GOOD (1.67)
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Riga Mariners face Valmiera in Latvia - 1. Liga on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Riga Mariners a 29% chance, the draw 25% and Valmiera 46%, so Valmiera are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.3 for Riga Mariners and 2.0 for Valmiera (3.3 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 61% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 60% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Riga Mariners are averaging 1.67 points per game versus 3.00 for Valmiera. This match finished 3-1.