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

As Velez Sarsfield prepare to host Deportivo Riestra on February 25, 2026, with kick-off at 23:30, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Velez Sarsfield, currently 1st in the standings with 11 points from 5 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 6 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Deportivo Riestra, sitting 14th with 2 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Velez Sarsfield and Deportivo Riestra have favored Deportivo Riestra, ending in a 2-2 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Defensa y Justicia, Velez Sarsfield recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Montero, Gomez, Magallan, Mammana, Garcia, Baeza, Andrada, Lanzini, Valdes, Pellegrini, Monzon. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Deportivo Riestra's last outing came against Newells Old Boys, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Arce, Ramirez, Gallo, Paz, Mino, Sansotre, Alonso, Monje, Goitia, Herrera, Benegas. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Velez Sarsfield are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Velez Sarsfield and Deportivo Riestra 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: Velez Sarsfield's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Deportivo Riestra's games average 1.3 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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