Vélez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra: match statistics
Vélez Sarsfield presents decidedly better form, being unbeaten in the season with a record of 4 wins and 2 draws, while Deportivo Riestra has not won any away match. The hosts have a perfect home record - 100% wins in three matches, averaging 1.67 goals scored and conceding just 0.67 goals per match. Riestra notes alarming away statistics: 0% wins, 67% losses, an average of only 0.33 goals scored, and as many as 67% of matches without scoring a goal. Additionally, the guests possess a significantly lower average ball possession (28% vs 47%) and a worse xG coefficient (0.99 vs 1.35 for the hosts). The difference in the quality of play, efficiency, and form of both teams clearly indicates a decisive victory for Vélez Sarsfield.
Vélez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Vélez Sarsfield played Deportivo Riestra in Primera División (Argentina). The match was played on 25 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Vélez Sarsfield: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Deportivo Riestra: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Vélez Sarsfield scores 1.33 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Deportivo Riestra scores 0.33 and concedes 0.83. League average: 1.89 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Vélez Sarsfield 67%, Deportivo Riestra 33%. Over 2.5: Vélez Sarsfield 33%, Deportivo Riestra 0%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 32%.
xG, shots and style
Vélez Sarsfield has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.22. Vélez Sarsfield: 10.8 shots per match, Deportivo Riestra: 10.0.
Match halves
Vélez Sarsfield: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 1.00. Deportivo Riestra: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.00.
Goals by minute
Vélez Sarsfield: 46-60 (2 goals). Deportivo Riestra: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 1.89 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 32%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
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 presents decidedly better form, being unbeaten in the season with a record of 4 wins and 2 draws, while Deportivo Riestra has not won any away match. The hosts have a perfect home record - 100% wins in three matches, averaging 1.67 goals scored and conceding just 0.67 goals per match. Riestra notes alarming away statistics: 0% wins, 67% losses, an average of only 0.33 goals scored, and as many as 67% of matches without scoring a goal. Additionally, the guests possess a significantly lower average ball possession (28% vs 47%) and a worse xG coefficient (0.99 vs 1.35 for the hosts). The difference in the quality of play, efficiency, and form of both teams clearly indicates a decisive victory for Vélez Sarsfield.
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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
| Vélez Sarsfield | Deportivo Riestra | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.13 |
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.
Vélez Sarsfield is 267% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Vélez Sarsfield · 0.6 pts / match - Deportivo Riestra
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 303% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Vélez Sarsfield · 0.33 goals / match - Deportivo Riestra
Vélez Sarsfield is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - Vélez Sarsfield · 0.83 goals / match - Deportivo Riestra
Vélez Sarsfield scores in 100% of matches (6 of 6 matches), while Deportivo Riestra keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 matches).
Deportivo Riestra scores in 33% of matches (2 of 6 matches), while Vélez Sarsfield keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 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 - Vélez Sarsfield
Over / Under - Deportivo Riestra
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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Vélez Sarsfield · 1.5 pts / match - Deportivo Riestra
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vélez Sarsfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Deportivo Riestra - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* 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 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Vélez Sarsfield
Deportivo Riestra
* 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
| Vélez Sarsfield | Liga | Deportivo Riestra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.00 | 1.89 | ▼ 1.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 44% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 33% | 32% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 36% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Vélez Sarsfield 0 - 1 - 1 Deportivo Riestra. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Vélez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra?
The Primera División match finished Vélez Sarsfield 0:0 Deportivo Riestra. 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 Deportivo Riestra?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Vélez Sarsfield won 0, Deportivo Riestra won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Vélez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra?
Vélez Sarsfield score 1.33 goals per game on average and Deportivo Riestra 0.33. The Primera División average is 1.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Vélez Sarsfield's matches and 33% of Deportivo Riestra's.
What form are Vélez Sarsfield and Deportivo Riestra in?
Over the last 5 games Vélez Sarsfield have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Deportivo Riestra 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vélez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra?
The statistical background for Vélez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.