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Virsliga, also known as Optibet Virslīga, is a professional football league in Latvia for men. There are overall 10 teams that compete for the title every year between March and November. The current holder of the title is RFS and the team that holds the most titles is Skonto Riga. Sofascore tracks live football scores and Virsliga table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2023 season, among the most popular teams in Virsliga for online searches are Riga FC, Rigas Futbola Skola, Valmiera FK. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Latvia.
Competition format of Virsliga
The first edition of the Virsliga took place in 1927 when the first league winner was Olimpija Liepaja. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The last 1 teams are relegated to the 1.Liga. Each team plays overall 180 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 1 team qualify for the UEFA Champions League Qualification main tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 2 teams qualify for UEFA Conference League Qualificiation tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the Virsliga 2022 season was Raimonds Krollis with 24 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2023 is 2.93 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Skonto with the total capacity of 9,500.
TV partners and official organization
The organization that is in charge of the league is Latvian Football Federation.
Top 8 important questions about Virsliga
#1 Which team in Virsliga has the most titles?
The team with the most titles in Virsliga is Skonto Riga.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in Virsliga?
The current titleholder in Virsliga is RFS.
#3 What rank of competition is Virsliga in Latvia?
Virsliga is the level 1 division in Latvia.
#4 How many rounds are played each season in Virsliga?
Overall 36 rounds are played in Virsliga each season.
#5 How many goals are scored on average in Virsliga in 2023?
The average number of goals in Virsliga is 2.93 per game in 2023.
#6 Is there a playoff round in Virsliga after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Virsliga.
#7 When does the Virsliga start and when does it finish?
The Virsliga usually starts in March and ends in November.
#8 How many groups are there in Virsliga competition?
The teams in Virsliga are placed in 3 groups.
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Virsliga, also known as Optibet Virslīga, is a professional football league in Latvia for men. There are overall 10 teams that compete for the title every year between March and November. The current holder of the title is RFS and the team that holds the most titles is Skonto Riga. Sofascore tracks live football scores and Virsliga table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2023 season, among the most popular teams in Virsliga for online searches are Riga FC, Rigas Futbola Skola, Valmiera FK. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Latvia.
Competition format of Virsliga
The first edition of the Virsliga took place in 1927 when the first league winner was Olimpija Liepaja. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The last 1 teams are relegated to the 1.Liga. Each team plays overall 180 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 1 team qualify for the UEFA Champions League Qualification main tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 2 teams qualify for UEFA Conference League Qualificiation tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the Virsliga 2022 season was Raimonds Krollis with 24 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2023 is 2.93 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Skonto with the total capacity of 9,500.
TV partners and official organization
The organization that is in charge of the league is Latvian Football Federation.
Top 8 important questions about Virsliga
#1 Which team in Virsliga has the most titles?
The team with the most titles in Virsliga is Skonto Riga.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in Virsliga?
The current titleholder in Virsliga is RFS.
#3 What rank of competition is Virsliga in Latvia?
Virsliga is the level 1 division in Latvia.
#4 How many rounds are played each season in Virsliga?
Overall 36 rounds are played in Virsliga each season.
#5 How many goals are scored on average in Virsliga in 2023?
The average number of goals in Virsliga is 2.93 per game in 2023.
#6 Is there a playoff round in Virsliga after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Virsliga.
#7 When does the Virsliga start and when does it finish?
The Virsliga usually starts in March and ends in November.
#8 How many groups are there in Virsliga competition?
The teams in Virsliga are placed in 3 groups.