Vélez Sarsfield vs River Plate: match statistics
Vélez Sarsfield is showing impressive home form with a 100% win rate (2 wins out of 2 matches) and a streak of two consecutive victories at their home ground. The hosts have not lost any match this season (3 wins, 2 draws) and demonstrate solid offensive efficiency with an average of 2 goals per game at home. River Plate performs significantly worse in away matches, recording only a 33% win rate and as many as 67% of matches without a goal scored on foreign grounds, with an average of just 0.33 goals scored away. Although River Plate dominates in terms of possession (62%) and has a higher average xG away (1.71), their poor shooting efficiency (2% shot conversion) and problems converting dominance into goals are concerning. Considering the psychological and statistical advantage of the hosts and the weak away offense of the visitors, Vélez Sarsfield has a real chance of victory, although River Plate's experience could lead to a close match.
Vélez Sarsfield vs River Plate: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Vélez Sarsfield played against River Plate in Primera División (Argentina). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Vélez Sarsfield has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. River Plate has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Vélez Sarsfield scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 0.80. River Plate scores 0.80 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 1.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Vélez Sarsfield's games and 20% of River Plate's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 20%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 32% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
River Plate has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.36 per game. Vélez Sarsfield takes 11.2 shots per game, while River Plate takes 16.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Vélez Sarsfield leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. River Plate leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Vélez Sarsfield's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). For River Plate, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 1.87 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 32% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Vélez Sarsfield is showing impressive home form with a 100% win rate (2 wins out of 2 matches) and a streak of two consecutive victories at their home ground. The hosts have not lost any match this season (3 wins, 2 draws) and demonstrate solid offensive efficiency with an average of 2 goals per game at home. River Plate performs significantly worse in away matches, recording only a 33% win rate and as many as 67% of matches without a goal scored on foreign grounds, with an average of just 0.33 goals scored away. Although River Plate dominates in terms of possession (62%) and has a higher average xG away (1.71), their poor shooting efficiency (2% shot conversion) and problems converting dominance into goals are concerning. Considering the psychological and statistical advantage of the hosts and the weak away offense of the visitors, Vélez Sarsfield has a real chance of victory, although River Plate's experience could lead to a close match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Vélez Sarsfield | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.16 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Vélez Sarsfield is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Vélez Sarsfield · 1.4 pts / game - River Plate
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.
Vélez Sarsfield is 75% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Vélez Sarsfield · 0.8 goals / game - River Plate
Vélez Sarsfield is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - Vélez Sarsfield · 1 goals / game - River Plate
Vélez Sarsfield scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while River Plate keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).
River Plate scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Vélez Sarsfield keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Vélez Sarsfield
Over / Under - River Plate
1st half
2nd half
Game 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.
River Plate is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.6 pts / game - Vélez Sarsfield · 1 pts / game - River Plate
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vélez Sarsfield - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
River Plate - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Vélez Sarsfield
River Plate
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Vélez Sarsfield | Liga | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.20 | 1.87 | • 1.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 43% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 40% | 32% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 37% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 60% | 54% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 70% | ▼ 60% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Vélez Sarsfield's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against River Plate. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Vélez Sarsfield vs River Plate?
The Primera División match finished Vélez Sarsfield 1:0 River Plate. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Vélez Sarsfield and River Plate?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Vélez Sarsfield won 0, River Plate won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Vélez Sarsfield vs River Plate?
Vélez Sarsfield score 1.40 goals per game on average and River Plate 0.80. The Primera División average is 1.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Vélez Sarsfield's matches and 20% of River Plate's.
What form are Vélez Sarsfield and River Plate in?
Over the last 5 games Vélez Sarsfield have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and River Plate 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vélez Sarsfield vs River Plate?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Vélez Sarsfield vs River Plate: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.