FS Jelgava vs RFS prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Virsliga Latvia
In the 23rd round of the Latvian Virsliga on July 20, 2026, FS Jelgava will face RFS. Even a draw would be a resounding success for the hosts and a significant setback for the ambitious visitors.
FS Jelgava vs RFS: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Jelgava finished sixth last season with 38 points. This season began poorly, but they improved in June with a series of victories. However, in the latest round, they lost to Riga, and then were eliminated from the cup by their current opponent.
The capital’s powerhouse was, as usual, contesting the championship. But last time Riga finished one point ahead, with 88, and claimed the title. This season, the rivals have again broken away from the rest and are fighting for first place. Therefore, the draw with Auda in the previous round was a serious slip-up. In addition, they have started in the Conference League—there, against Glentoran, they won both matches.
Basov’s team scores an average of 1.09 goals per game while conceding 1.73—more than one and a half times as much. The league leaders are at the top for a reason: with 2.45 goals scored per game, they concede just 0.73.
Previous Matches: FS Jelgava vs RFS
In September last year, Jelgava claimed their first win in eight years. But since then, they have suffered two defeats in the spring.
The visitors are much stronger and highly motivated by the fight for the trophy. We recommend betting on them with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.95).
FS Jelgava vs RFS: Key Statistics and Trends
- FS Jelgava has lost consecutively
- 45% of Jelgava's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.82
- RFS has failed to win only four official matches in 2026
- 45% of RFS matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.18
FS Jelgava vs RFS: Probable Starting Lineups
FS Jelgava plays in a 1-5-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Dvorzhak – Prior, Janovskis, Semeshko, Kangars, Novikovs – Gasek, Golubek, Zhaleyko, Bechers – Rataj
RFS plays in a 1-3-1-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Nerugal – N'jie, Lipushchek, Prenga – Panic – Saidi, Rakic, Savalnieks, Odisharia – Lemajic, Diomande
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