Deportivo Riestra
- Deportivo Riestra have been solid but not spectacular in their last five games, winning one, drawing three and losing one, and come into this game having drawn their last three in Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026.
- The hosts sit at 27th in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 after collecting four points from seven games, and they haven’t managed to win any of their three home games so far (D2, L1), scoring an average of just 0.33 goals per home game.
- Riestra are a tough team to break down and have shown plenty of grit in their recent matches, with three consecutive draws just one example.
Platense
- Platense are flying high at 6th in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 having collected 12 points from 7 games, and they’ve got a great chance of winning this game against their struggling opponents.
- Walter Zunino has installed an element of tactical flexibility and intensity to his side, with the team pressuring their opponents and suffocating the game with their high-octane transitions.
- This match is a classic matchup of styles - Platense are a vertical, high-octane side who will try and exploit the flanks, while Riestra will set up a rigid 5-man defense and deep block in an attempt to stifle Platense’s attacking play and frustrate their high-tempo style.
- Platense have lost none of their three away games in Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 (W1, D2) and have only conceded two goals in that period.
Head-to-Head
The last three meetings between these two sides have seen Deportivo Riestra win once and two ties, but never a victory for Platense .
Key Players
- Pablo Monje is the creative force behind Riestra’s play, having provided one assist in 6 appearances from his deep playmaking role, while Antony Alonso is the team’s top-scorer with one goal in 7 appearances.
- Augusto Lotti will be Platense’s main threat, with 1 goal in 2 games making him their danger man in this fixture.
Betting Insights
- The under 2.5 goals line is priced up at a heavy favorite at 1.25, and although both of these sides are solid defensively, Platense are the more offensive side and will be looking to push on and win this match, while Deportivo will be content with a point.
- Platense’s players are the favorites here with 3.4, while Riestra are priced at 2.56 and the draw is coming in at 2.6, which doesn’t seem to add up as the draw has landed in each of Riestra’s last 3 games, while Platense have 12 points from 7 matches in Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026.
Prediction
We’re going for a draw, as this is a cagey affair and we can see this one finishing 1-1 , which is why we’re taking the under 2.5 option for the main selection.
