Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Millionaires, having lost their last match against Boca Juniors, travel to Capital Federal, Ciudad de Buenos Aires with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 16th round of the Liga Profesional Argentina,  Velez Sarsfield will face River Plate at Estadio José Amalfitani stadium on 16 November at 16:00.

The home team, Velez Sarsfield is currently in 4º position in the tournament with 25 points, while River Plate is currently in 6º position with 21.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate.

Velez Sarsfield

Velez Sarsfield comes from playing against Gimnasia L.P. and finished the match with a result of 2-0, with loss for Velez Sarsfield. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against River Plate. In that last match between Velez Sarsfield and Gimnasia L.P., Velez Sarsfield team achieved a 63% possession of the ball, with 1 shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by G. Barros Schelotto has achieved 2 wins, 1 draw y 4 defeats, and is on a streak of 2 matches losing consecutively. Velez Sarsfield average number of goals per game is 1.1 goals, while they concede an average of 1.3 goals per game. With this trend they have 2 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 8 goals while conceding 9 goals.

Latest statistics in Velez Sarsfield matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 3/7
• First to concede goals: 5/7
• Draw at half-time: 4/7

River Plate

River Plate, meanwhile, are coming off a 2-0 defeat against Boca Juniors, and travel to the Estadio José Amalfitani stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Velez Sarsfield.

In that match between River Plate and Boca Juniors, the Millionaires team achieved 55% ball possession, getting 2 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 7 matches, M. Gallardo's team has won 2, and lost 5, and is on a run of 3 consecutive defeats. River Plate average 0.6 goals per game, while they concede an average of 0.9 goals per game. With this trend, they have 2 official matches without clean sheets. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 4 goals while conceding 6 goals.

Latest statistics in River Plate matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 6/7
• Both teams to score: 1/7
• Losing streak: 3

Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate: 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.

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Liga Profesional Argentina competition, in an event that took place at the Mâs Monumental stadium on 04-05-2025 with the result of 4-1, with River Plate winning.

The last 5 meetings between Velez Sarsfield and River Plate have resulted in 1 win for Velez Sarsfield, 2 wins for River Plate, and 2 draws. In those matches, Velez Sarsfield managed to score 6 goals, while River Plate scored 12 goals against Velez Sarsfield.

• In 3/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals