Dep. Riestra vs Platense: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Deportivo Riestra prepare to host Platense on March 2, 2026, with kick-off at 23:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Deportivo Riestra, currently 14th in the standings with 3 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 2 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 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 2 goals scored.

Platense, sitting 3rd with 12 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Deportivo Riestra and Platense have favored Deportivo Riestra, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Huracan, Deportivo Riestra recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Arce, Ramirez, Mino, Paz, Randazzo, Sansotre, Alonso, Watson, Goitia, Benegas, Herrera. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Platense's last outing came against Defensa y Justicia, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Borgogno, Silva, Cuesta, Vazquez, Saborido, Amarfil, Barrios, Gauto, Zapiola, Mainero, Nasif. 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 Platense 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 1.1 goals per game, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 29% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Platense's games average 1.1 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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