CD Riestra vs CA Velez Sarsfield, Superliga Argentina 2026 CLAUSURA
Overview
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CD Riestra vs CA Velez Sarsfield — Superliga Argentina at Guillermo Laza.
- CD Riestra 27 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
- CA Velez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Nazareno Arasa
23 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 6.1 goals/game
🟥 3 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Velez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracan | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucuman | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Union | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Cordoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanus | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Cordoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junin | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | CA Velez Sarsfield | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Aug | CA Huracan | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Aug | Estudiantes de La Plata | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Aug | CA Barracas Central | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Jul | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | CD Riestra | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Aug | CA River Plate | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Aug | CA Boca Juniors | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Aug | CA Independiente | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Jul | CA Talleres | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CD Riestra | CA Velez Sarsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #1 |
| 35 | Points | 51 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 8 / 11 / 8 | W / D / L | 14 / 9 / 4 |
| 26 | Scored | 38 |
| 27 | Conceded | 16 |
| -1 | GD | +22 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.89 |
| 30% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
37%
Clean Sheets
CD Riestra this season
CD Riestra this season
36%
Clean Sheets
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CD Riestra are 17th (35 pts). CA Velez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CD Riestra
0-15
4/2
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/4
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Velez Sarsfield
0-15
8/3
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/3
46-60
2/3
61-75
3/1
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CD Riestra
| Antony Alonso | 4 G | 1 A |
CA Velez Sarsfield
| Ronaldo Martinez | 10 G | 1 A |
| Manuel Lanzini | 6 G | |
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! CD Riestra welcome CA Vélez Sarsfield for this crunch clash at Guillermo Laza.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. CD Riestra in their trying to find a way past CA Vélez Sarsfield's compact .
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. CD Riestra is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' Emanuel Mammana is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CD Riestra tonight.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' CD Riestra is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 31' CD Riestra receives a card for a hard tackle on 31.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' The referee shows CA Velez Sarsfield player a card on 37.
- 42' CA Vélez Sarsfield is showing some good football. However, CA Vélez Sarsfield are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' It is a substitution in CD Riestra team. Antony Alonso is replaced by Tomas Gonzalez on 46 minute.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 54' The Argentina forward Tomas Gonzalez breaks the deadlock on 54 minutes. 1-0!
- 56' The referee calls foul for Gustavo Barros Schelotto. He receives a card.
- 60' Nicolas Watson is replacing Braian Sanchez for the CD Riestra side.
- 65' The travelling CA Vélez Sarsfield supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 67' CD Riestra receives a card for a hard tackle on 67.
- 69' The CA Velez Sarsfield manager makes a substitution. Lucas Robertone departs to be replaced by Luca Feler.
- 72' Nicolas Benegas makes way for Pablo Monje at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from CD Riestra.
- 76' What a strike from Facundo Mino! The score is 1-1.
- 81' Another substitution for CD Riestra to replace Jonatan Goitia by Alexander Diaz on 81 minute.
- 86' CD Riestra currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' CA Velez Sarsfield ring the changes. Thiago Aguirre has done his job and it is now time for Lautaro Piola to step up.
- It finishes all square. CD Riestra and CA Vélez Sarsfield share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
CD Riestra Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Jonatan Goitia ↓ Alexander Diaz 81'
- 1
- 22
- 6
- 15
-
10
Braian Sanchez ↓ Nicolas Watson 60'
- 8
-
9
Nicolas Benegas ↓ Pablo Monje 72'
-
7
Antony Alonso ↓ Tomas Gonzalez 46'
- 36
- 24
Bench
-
11
Alexander Diaz ↑ 81'
- 23
- 5
- 13
-
21
Tomas Gonzalez ↑ 46'
-
16
Nicolas Watson ↑ 60'
-
14
Pablo Monje ↑ 72'
- 4
- 40
- 35
- 29
- 17
Coach
Guillermo Duró
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 29
- 3
- 2
-
8
Lucas Robertone ↓ Luca Feler 69'
- 4
- 1
- 11
- 32
- 15
-
17
Alex Veron ↓ Thiago Aguirre 69'
Bench
- 16
- 5
- 23
- 18
- 19
-
48
Luca Feler ↑ 69'
- 35
- 47
-
39
Thiago Aguirre ↑ 69'
- 37
- 30
Coach
Gustavo Barros Schelotto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Facundo Mino | 1 |
| Tomas Gonzalez | 1 |
| Braian Romero | 1 |
| Nicolas Caro Torres | 1 |
| Lisandro Magallan | 1 |
| Alexander Diaz | 1 |
| Jonathan Herrera | 1 |
Head to Head
CD Riestra Form
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2026-08-29
CD Riestra
1–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2026-08-23
CA River Plate
2–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2026-08-17
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–1
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
D
2026-08-08
CA Boca Juniors
1–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2026-08-03
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–0
CA Independiente
W
2026-07-30
CA Talleres
1–3
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.9
CD Riestra xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
I would bet for:
CA Velez Sarsfield or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
CD Riestra or Draw
61%
Draw or CA Velez Sarsfield
71%
CD Riestra or CA Velez Sarsfield
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.2%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 2
8.7%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 3
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
1.7%
Asian Handicap — CD Riestra
| Handicap | CD Riestra covers | Push | CA Velez Sarsfield covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 23% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
CD Riestra keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

