Newells Old Boys vs Deportivo Riestra predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Deportivo Riestra, having lost their last match against Barracas Central, travel to Rosario, Provincia de Santa Fe with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 5th round of the Liga Profesional Argentina,  Newells Old Boys will face Deportivo Riestra at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa stadium on 15 August at 22:00.

After a draw in their last game played, Newells Old Boys is currently in 14º position in the tournament with 15 points, while Deportivo Riestra is currently in 15º position with 11.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Newells Old Boys vs Deportivo Riestra.

Newells Old Boys

Newells Old Boys comes from playing against Boca Juniors and finished the match with a result of 2-2, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Newells Old Boys and Boca Juniors, Newells Old Boys team achieved a 40% possession of the ball, with 2 shots on goal of which 2 were goals. The goals were scored by Matías Cóccaro and Luca Regiardo.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Lucas Bernardi has achieved 3 wins, 4 draws y 1 defeat. Newells Old Boys average number of goals per game is 1.4 goals, while they concede an average of 1.0 goals per game. With this trend they have 2 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 8 goals.

Latest statistics in Newells Old Boys matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 5/8
• First to concede goals: 5/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8

Deportivo Riestra

Deportivo Riestra, meanwhile, are coming off a 0-1 defeat against Barracas Central, and travel to the Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Newells Old Boys.

In that match between Deportivo Riestra and Barracas Central, the Deportivo Riestra team achieved 40% ball possession, getting 5 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Gustavo Benitez's team has won 2, drawn 2 and lost 4, and is on a run of 2 consecutive defeats. Deportivo Riestra average 0.9 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.5 goals per game. With this trend, they have 2 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 7 goals while conceding 12 goals.

Latest statistics in Deportivo Riestra matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Under 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• First to concede goals: 5/8
• Half-time defeat: 4/8

Newells Old Boys vs Deportivo Riestra: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Newells Old Boys vs Deportivo Riestra has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Liga Profesional Argentina competition, in an event that took place at the Estadio Guillermo Laza stadium on 16-02-2026 with the result of 1-1, with a draw.

The last 3 meetings between Newells Old Boys and Deportivo Riestra have resulted in 1 win for Newells Old Boys, , and 2 draws. In those matches, Newells Old Boys managed to score 5 goals, while Deportivo Riestra scored 4 goals against Newells Old Boys.

• In 2/3 matches both teams scored