Dep. Riestra vs Newells Old Boys: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Deportivo Riestra prepare to host Newells Old Boys on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 23:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Deportivo Riestra, currently 14th in the standings with 1 points from 4 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 0 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Newells Old Boys, sitting 15th with 1 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Estudiantes de La Plata, Deportivo Riestra recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Arce, Gallo, Barbieri, Paz, Sansotre, Ramirez, Alonso, Monje, Goitia, Benegas, Herrera. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Newells Old Boys's last outing came against Defensa y Justicia, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Arias, Luciano, Salomon, Salcedo, Mendez, Gomez Mattar, Herrera, Nunez, Coccaro, Guch, Herrera. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Deportivo Riestra are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Deportivo Riestra and Newells Old Boys are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Deportivo Riestra's fixtures have averaged 1.2 goals per game, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Newells Old Boys's games average 3 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 75% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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