Third-placed Velez Sarsfield travel to Estadio Guillermo Laza looking to close a three-point gap at the summit of the Liga Profesional against a Riestra side desperate to snap a run of inconsistent form.
Deportivo Riestra enter this fixture in mixed form, having secured just one win in their last five outings—a 2-0 home victory over Estudiantes L.P. Their most recent result was a gritty 0-0 draw away at Huracan, showing a defensive resilience that was missing in their previous 2-0 defeat to Newell's Old Boys.
Velez Sarsfield remain firmly in the title race, sitting 3rd on 28 points with the leaders just three points ahead. While they are unbeaten in their last five matches, momentum has slowed with three consecutive draws against River Plate, Defensa Y Justicia, and Boca Juniors. Their last victory was a narrow 1-0 win over Independiente.
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Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Whole season, home and away combined — Deportivo Riestra 26 games, Velez Sarsfield 27 games.
Liga Profesional (Argentina) standings · both teams highlighted in context.