Deportivo Riestra take on the visitors Velez Sarsfield in the round 11 match of Clausura in Argentinian Torneo Betano. The match will be played on Tuesday, October 7th at Estadio Guillermo Laza (Buenos Aires).
Deportivo Riestra are approaching their centenary, which they’ll celebrate in 2031. But it was only last season that they finally earned promotion to the Primera. They finished 17th — a respectable mid-table result for a debutant. What’s more, the team didn’t just maintain that level but continued to grow. In the Clausura, they collected 24 points from 16 regular-season matches and advanced to the playoffs. Now, thanks to an impressive winning run stretching from late summer, they’ve climbed to the top of their group — after 10 Apertura rounds, they’ve gathered 22 points, sitting alone at the summit. Riestra’s recent success has been built on a rock-solid defense that has kept four clean sheets in their last five games. Their attacking trio also looks sharp, consistently converting chances and showing excellent chemistry in the final third.
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Vélez Sarsfield are trying to regain their momentum. El Fortín are considered one of Argentina’s traditional powerhouses, yet since their 2013 Superfinal triumph, they’ve struggled to lift another trophy. Last season finally brought a long-awaited breakthrough as they reclaimed first place in the standings. However, the Clausura turned into a disappointment — just 14 points from 16 matches, far from playoff contention. This time, they’ve managed to stay among the upper half of the table, though not everything is going smoothly, partly due to their Copa Libertadores campaign, where they reached the quarter-finals but were eliminated by Racing Avellaneda after back-to-back 0-1 defeats. In their most recent Clausura fixture, Vélez bounced back with a 3-1 victory over Atlético Tucumán. Vélez’s attack has started to click again, scoring eight goals across their last three domestic fixtures. Still, their defensive lapses remain a concern, especially away from home, where they’ve conceded in five consecutive matches.
The sides have met just three times so far, with every possible outcome recorded — one win apiece (interestingly, both away) and one draw. The reigning champions are seen as favorites even away from home, but they haven’t looked fully convincing this season. The smarter bet is on Deportivo Riestra not to lose this match.
Prediction for the match: Deportivo Riestra not to lose (1X).
