1. Liga· Season 2025
Match Summary
Progress / AFA Olaine defeated Smiltene 3:2. The match was played in 1. Liga 2025. Goals were scored by K. Cernovs 2′, K. Ruja 31′, E. Maurs-Boks 59′, M. Bokta 79′, K. Cernovs 83′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Progress / AFA Olaine made 3 substitutions, Smiltene made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Progress / AFA Olaine and Smiltene — 5 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: E. Pavlenko
assist: K. Pantelejevs
Lineups
Progress / AFA Olaine lined up in a — formation, while Smiltene deployed a —.
Midfield Control
Progress / AFA Olaine field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Smiltene's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Age & Experience
The average age of Progress / AFA Olaine's starting XI is 22.0 (youngest: E. Aivars (20), oldest: P. Balodis (24)), while Smiltene average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Rivalry since 2017
Progress / AFA Olaine vs Smiltene Head to Head Results· 9
Progress / AFA Olaine and Smiltene have met 9 times — Progress / AFA Olaine won 6, Smiltene won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Progress / AFA Olaine leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 9 meetings. A combined 32 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.56 per match (24 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (78%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Progress / AFA Olaine have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Smiltene show 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Winner: Smiltene, plus over 1.5 goals
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026