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

The Millionaires, having lost their last match against Argentinos JRS, travel to Capital Federal, Ciudad de Buenos Aires with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 6th round of the Liga Profesional Argentina,  Velez Sarsfield will face River Plate at Estadio José Amalfitani stadium on 22 February at 16:30.

After a draw in their last game played, Velez Sarsfield is currently in 1º position in the tournament with 11 points, while River Plate is currently in 6º position with 7.  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 Defensa Y Justicia and finished the match with a result of 1-1, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Velez Sarsfield and Defensa Y Justicia, Velez Sarsfield team achieved a 66% possession of the ball, with 2 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Matías Pellegrini.

In the last 6 matches, the team coached by G. Barros Schelotto has achieved 3 wins, 2 draws y 1 defeat. Velez Sarsfield average number of goals per game is 1.2 goals, while they concede an average of 1.0 goals per game. With this trend they have 4 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 7 goals while conceding 6 goals.

Latest statistics in Velez Sarsfield matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/6
• Both teams to score: 4/6
• Matches conceding goals:  4
• Draw at half-time: 4/6

River Plate

River Plate, meanwhile, are coming off a 1-0 defeat against Argentinos JRS, 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 Argentinos JRS, the Millionaires team achieved 51% ball possession, getting 1 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 6 matches, M. Gallardo's team has won 3, drawn 1 and lost 2, and is on a run of 2 consecutive defeats. River Plate average 0.7 goals per game, while they concede an average of 0.8 goals per game. With this trend, they have 2 official matches without clean sheets. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 4 goals while conceding 5 goals.

Latest statistics in River Plate matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/6
• Both teams to score: 1/6

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.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate 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 José Amalfitani stadium on 16-11-2025 with the result of 0-0, with a draw.

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 4 goals, while River Plate scored 10 goals against Velez Sarsfield.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals