Our Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate Prediction: 1-1
Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 22:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 22, 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 River Plate 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 should win to turn things around after settling for 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 |
River Plate's Last Match – River Plate vs Club Ciudad de Bolivar
River Plate must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Argentina Cup victory over Club Ciudad de Bolivar in their last outing. In that match, River Plate had 76% possession and 13 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 River Plate | 76% | 13 (6) | 2.25 | 108 |
Club Ciudad de Bolivar | 24% | 2 (1) | 0.16 | 35 |
Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate Stats
Key Stats
| Velez Sarsfield | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.09 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Velez Sarsfield are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while River Plate average 0.8 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Velez Sarsfield 9-9
River Plate 8-8
What are the odds for this match?
Velez Sarsfield to win: @2.9
Draw: @3
River Plate to win: @2.625
Lineups
Velez Sarsfield (4-2-3-1) : Alvaro Montero, Joaquin Garcia, Emanuel Mammana, Lisandro Magallan, Elias Gomez, Claudio Baeza, Lucas Robertone, Tobias Luciano Andrada, Manuel Lanzini, Matias Pellegrini, Florian Monzon
River Plate (4-2-3-1) : Franco Armani, Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Paulo Diaz, Matias Vina, Anibal Moreno, Fausto Vera, Tomas Galvan, Juan Fernando Quintero, Facundo Colidio, Sebastian Driussi