Our Velez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra Prediction: 1-1
Velez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday February 25, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Velez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Velez Sarsfield's Last Match – Defensa y Justicia vs Velez Sarsfield
Velez Sarsfield will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Argentina Liga Profesional draw against Defensa y Justicia on February 14. In that match, Velez Sarsfield controlled 66% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Defensa y Justicia | 34% | 3 (2) | 0.46 | 37 |
Velez Sarsfield | 66% | 11 (2) | 0.72 | 90 |
Deportivo Riestra's Last Match – Deportivo Riestra vs Huracan
Deportivo Riestra must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Argentina Liga Profesional draw against Huracan on February 21. In that match, Deportivo Riestra had 51% possession and 3 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deportivo Riestra | 51% | 3 (2) | 0.46 | 67 |
Huracan | 49% | 4 (3) | 0.29 | 66 |
Velez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra Stats
Key Stats
| Velez Sarsfield | Deportivo Riestra | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 0/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Velez Sarsfield are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Deportivo Riestra average 0.4 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Velez Sarsfield 9-9
Deportivo Riestra 4-8
What are the odds for this match?
Velez Sarsfield to win: @1.909
Draw: @3
Deportivo Riestra to win: @5



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