Predictions & Statistics

From their first 18 matches, BFC Daugavpils have collected 20 points and now occupy 6 place in the table. Across the campaign, they have posted 5 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, while the 20:25 goal ratio supports the view of poor form and have been stuck in a sequence of draws. Going forward they rely heavily on R. Ndjiki (7 goals), A. Garzha (5 goals), J. Yakubu (4 goals), with creative support from R. Ndjiki (4 assists), J. Yakubu (4 assists), G. Mihalcovs (3 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 4 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Riga approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 2 on 45 points after 18 outings. They have recorded 14 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses, with a 56:19 goal return and very strong form and are on a winning streak. In attack they lean heavily on M. Badamosi (12 goals), D. Lemajic (8 goals), S. Panic (7 goals), with creative support from R. Savalnieks (7 assists), Reginaldo Ramires (5 assists), S. Oulad M'Hand (5 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, the split of 7 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses supports the view of a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.