Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: Sunday 16 November 2025 | Estadio Jose | Liga Profesional Clausura – round 16 | 21:00 GMT

On Sunday we see a match between 2 teams looking to climb group B and make their claim for the qualifications onto the next stage that extra step more secure. With our advanced algorithm predicting a 1-1 draw.

Velez Sarsfield go into this game on the back of a good result after drawing with the team who currently sits second in their league, and they will hope that a win in this game will take them above into a place where they can be confident of qualifications.

Whereas Argentinian giants River Plate will be hoping to bounce back after a disappointing loss to bitter rivals Boca Juniors and make their claim to move onto the next rounds more secure.

Key Betting Tip: Both teams to score at 2.25 represents excellent value based on tips provided from our in-house tipsters.

Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate Predicted Lineups

Velez Sarsfield predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Marchiori, Gomez, Quiros, Silvero, Gordon, Bouzat, Aliendro, Pizzini, Lanzini, Carrizo, Godoy

River Plate predicted XI (3-5-2): Armani, Diaz, Portillo, Rivero, Subiabre, Galoppo, Perez, Fernandez, Montiel, Borja, Briussi

Previous 5 Head-to-Head

River Plate 4-1 Velez Sarsfield River Plate 1-1 Velez Sarsfield River Plate 5-0 Velez Sarsfield Velez Sarsfield 2-0 River Plate Velez Sarsfield 2-2 River Plate

River Plate will go into this game with the advantage knowing that they have won 2 out of the last 3 games against Velez Sarsfield and not just won but dominated when they played scoring 9 goals in those 2 wins. These results will give them a confidence that they will need especially after their last game and loss.

However, Velez Sarsfield will be going into this game knowing that they haven’t lost to River Plate at home in the last 2 games they played them. This will give them confidence that with their home fans behind them and the win in their last game that they will be able to get a result even with the poor run against River Plate recently.

Velez Sarsfield and River Plates Last 5 Matches Analysis

Velez Sarsfield last 5 matches: Deportivo Riestra 2-2 Velez Sarsfield (A) Liga Profesional Clausura Velez Sarsfield 1-2 Rosario Central (H) Liga Profesional Clausura Sarmiento 0-2 Velez Sarsfield (A) Liga Profesional Clausura Velez Sarsfield 0-1 Talleres (H) Liga Profesional Clausura Gimnasia LP 2-0 Velez Sarsfield (A) Liga Profesional Clausura

It’s been a poor run of form recently for Velez Sarsfield only seeing 1 win out of their last 5 games and that win was away. This isn’t ideal going into a game against one of the biggest clubs in the country at home. There has been one theme from the last 2 games for Velez Sarsfield and that is that they have struggled to score. This will definitely be something they will be hoping to change in this game so they can get back to winning ways along with winning ways at home. Velez Sarsfield will be hoping that this game can be used to help them bounce back into the form they had at the start of the season.

River Plates Last 5 Matches: River Plate 0-1 Sarmiento (H) Liga Profesional Clausura Talleres 0-2 River Plate (A) Liga Profesional Clausura Independiente Rivadavia 0-0 River Plate 4-3 Penalties (A) COPA Argentina River Plate 0-1 Gimnasia LP (H) Liga Profesional Clausura Boca Juniors 2-0 River Plate (A) Liga Profesional Clausura

Similar to Velez Sarsfield River Plate have had a poor run of form that they will be looking to correct with a win. However, they have had issues at both ends of the pitch in their last 5 games conceding 6 goals in their last 5 games while only scoring 2 goals. This is something that they absolutely won’t want and will be looking to correct on Sunday. This game will be something they will be looking to use as a way to get back on track especially after that loss to Boca Juniors.

Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate Predictions

Our advanced algorithm has analysed over 200 pieces of data to generate these predictions with a 46.70% confidence in both teams to score. The main factors that allowed this decision was recent form, previous head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: both teams to score @ 2.25 odds. Our in-house betting team has predicted this as a result of recent games and form with both teams struggling to not concede in their last 5 games along with the high scoring games when they have previously met.

Key Players to Watch: Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate

Agustin Bouzat (Velez Sarsfield): The defensive midfielder will be pivotal for Velez Sarsfield as he has been vital for everything that Velez Sarsfield has done this season. He is incredibly strong defensively having made 80 tackles this season along with 130 recoveries this season. However, it’s not just his defensive abelites. His ability to draw and win fouls along with creating chances will make him one of the players Velez Sarsfield will need at the top of his game if they want a result.

Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate): The right back has been used more as a wingback or wide midfielder recently and is expected to be deployed there again. As River Plate is struggling with both injuries and key players being on international duty, they will be needing him to work some magic. Having already provided 7 goal contributions this season, if River Plate win, expect him to add to those contributions.

Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate Match Facts

Broadcast details: South America, ESPN Stadium: Jose Amalfitani, capacity 49,540 Competition: Liga Profesional Clausura – round 16