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
Key match information
Vélez Sarsfield play River Plate in Primera División (Argentina). The match date is 22 February 2026 at 23:15. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Vélez Sarsfield: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. River Plate: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Vélez Sarsfield scores 1.06 and concedes 0.76 goals per match. River Plate scores 1.45 and concedes 0.85. League average: 2.08 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Vélez Sarsfield 47%, River Plate 35%. Over 2.5: Vélez Sarsfield 24%, River Plate 35%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
River Plate has higher xG: 1.87 vs 1.48. Vélez Sarsfield: 12.7 shots per match, River Plate: 16.8.
Match halves
Vélez Sarsfield: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.59. River Plate: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.95.
Goals by minute
Vélez Sarsfield: 0-15 (6 goals). River Plate: 76-90+ (8 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
3 H2H matches: 0-1-2. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 33%.
Match description
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.
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
| Vélez Sarsfield | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.26 |
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.
River Plate is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Vélez Sarsfield · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
River Plate is 37% better for: goals scored per match.
1.06 goals / match - Vélez Sarsfield · 1.45 goals / match - River Plate
Vélez Sarsfield is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.76 goals / match - Vélez Sarsfield · 0.85 goals / match - River Plate
Vélez Sarsfield scores in 76% of matches (13 of 17 matches), while River Plate keeps a clean sheet in 45% (9 of 20 matches).
River Plate scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Vélez Sarsfield keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 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 — River Plate
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vélez Sarsfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
River Plate - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 0-15 (6 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Vélez Sarsfield
River Plate
* 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 | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.82 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 47% | 45% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 24% | 34% | • 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 34% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 61% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 71% | • 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Vélez Sarsfield 0 - 1 - 2 River Plate. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 33% matches.
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 1.06 goals per game on average and River Plate 1.45. The Primera División average is 2.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Vélez Sarsfield's matches and 35% of River Plate's.
What form are Vélez Sarsfield and River Plate in?
Over the last 5 games Vélez Sarsfield have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 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.