Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Velez Sarsfield prepare to host River Plate on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 23:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Velez Sarsfield, currently 2nd 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.

River Plate, sitting 9th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 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 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Velez Sarsfield and River Plate have favored River Plate, ending in a 0-0 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

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. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

River Plate's last outing came against Argentinos Juniors, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Beltran, Acuna, Rivero, Quarta, Montiel, Galvan, Moreno, Galoppo, Quintero, Ruberto, Castano. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Velez Sarsfield are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Velez Sarsfield and River Plate 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. River Plate's games average 1.7 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 17% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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