Deportivo Riestra vs Newell's Old Boys: match statistics
Deportivo Riestra appears to have the edge in this match, despite both teams being in poor form. The hosts boast significantly better offensive metrics in home games, with an average of 12 shots per match and a higher xG (1.4 vs 0.87). Newell's Old Boys have a disastrous away form with a 100% loss rate, conceding an average of 2 goals per game and without keeping a single clean sheet. A key factor is also the hosts' advantage in possession (54% vs 34%), which could translate into control of the match. Considering the superior xG statistics and the visitors' terrible away form, Deportivo Riestra has a realistic chance to break through and secure their first home win of the season.
Deportivo Riestra vs Newell's Old Boys: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Deportivo Riestra play Newell's Old Boys in Primera División (Argentina). The match date is 16 February 2026 at 23:00. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Deportivo Riestra: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Newell's Old Boys: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Deportivo Riestra scores 0.31 and concedes 0.75 goals per match. Newell's Old Boys scores 0.94 and concedes 1.69. League average: 2.08 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Deportivo Riestra 19%, Newell's Old Boys 56%. Over 2.5: Deportivo Riestra 0%, Newell's Old Boys 38%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Newell's Old Boys has higher xG: 1.29 vs 1.28. Deportivo Riestra: 9.8 shots per match, Newell's Old Boys: 10.5.
Match halves
Deportivo Riestra: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.06. Newell's Old Boys: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Deportivo Riestra: 31-45+ (2 goals). Newell's Old Boys: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.08 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
Deportivo Riestra appears to have the edge in this match, despite both teams being in poor form. The hosts boast significantly better offensive metrics in home games, with an average of 12 shots per match and a higher xG (1.4 vs 0.87). Newell's Old Boys have a disastrous away form with a 100% loss rate, conceding an average of 2 goals per game and without keeping a single clean sheet. A key factor is also the hosts' advantage in possession (54% vs 34%), which could translate into control of the match. Considering the superior xG statistics and the visitors' terrible away form, Deportivo Riestra has a realistic chance to break through and secure their first home win of the season.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Deportivo Riestra | Newell's Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.10 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Newell's Old Boys is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Deportivo Riestra · 1.8 pts / match - Newell's Old Boys
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Newell's Old Boys is 203% better for: goals scored per match.
0.31 goals / match - Deportivo Riestra · 0.94 goals / match - Newell's Old Boys
Deportivo Riestra is 125% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.75 goals / match - Deportivo Riestra · 1.69 goals / match - Newell's Old Boys
Deportivo Riestra scores in 25% of matches (4 of 16 matches), while Newell's Old Boys keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 matches).
Newell's Old Boys scores in 63% of matches (10 of 16 matches), while Deportivo Riestra keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Deportivo Riestra
Over / Under — Newell's Old Boys
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Deportivo Riestra is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / match - Deportivo Riestra · 1.06 pts / match - Newell's Old Boys
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo Riestra - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 6%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Newell's Old Boys - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Deportivo Riestra
Newell's Old Boys
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Deportivo Riestra | Liga | Newell's Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.06 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 19% | 45% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 34% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 34% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 71% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo Riestra vs Newell's Old Boys?
The Primera División match finished Deportivo Riestra 1:1 Newell's Old Boys. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Riestra vs Newell's Old Boys?
Deportivo Riestra score 0.31 goals per game on average and Newell's Old Boys 0.94. The Primera División average is 2.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 19% of Deportivo Riestra's matches and 56% of Newell's Old Boys's.
What form are Deportivo Riestra and Newell's Old Boys in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Riestra have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Newell's Old Boys 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Riestra vs Newell's Old Boys?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.