Jelgava vs RFS tips and predictions

Optibet Virsliga match offers big price against Jelgava triumph

On 3 Optibet Virsliga points, fourth placed Jelgava host seventh placed RFS. The visitors are close behind them with 2 points.

RFS are obviously favoured by the sportsbooks but that short price renders them unbackable.

The hosts start the match having won all of their last 16 home appearances. With all due respect to Jelgava, it's easy to see why they've been written off already. But it's worth looking closer at how the two sides have fared.

Jelgava are going to need some tremendously good fortune on their side. If the hosts are to really fancy their chances it will be due to the confidence they gained from their recent performances. The hosts are enjoying some form. They scored two or more goals in 14 of their recent 16 home matches and their defensive line also deserves some props. They've only conceded an average of 0.5 goals in their last 12 games.

In all of their last 7 matches the visitors have scored one or less goals. The stats present a pretty ugly scenario for the travelling team's frontline.

In their last outing Jelgava had a 2-1 win against BFC Daugavpils.

The betting markets imply that only one side is likely to score because RFS are such big favourites. The Yes BTTS bet could be a fun little side bet.

It's likely that the impressive finishing in the hosts' recent displays will pay dividends. If they are to get the job done, it is crucial that they build on those performances. They'll look to continue their impressive run of wins at home with another victory here and while they are up against it, they might just do it.