Liga Profesional· Clausura - 6· Estadio Monumental
River Plate
Velez Sarsfield2-2
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River Plate vs Velez Sarsfield Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 23 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More River Plate vs Velez Sarsfield tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| AH1 +1.5River Plate +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 91% | 1.09 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Velez Sarsfield +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 70% | 1.43 | - |
| 1XRiver Plate or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | - |
| X2Velez Sarsfield or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| 1River Plate to win | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.14 | - |
| 2Velez Sarsfield to win | 30% | 3.29 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 30% | 3.32 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 22% | 4.62 | - |
| AH1 -1.5River Plate -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.01 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Velez Sarsfield -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 9% | 11.64 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 8% | 12.69 | - |
River Plate vs Velez Sarsfield preview & analysis
Match preview
River Plate host Velez Sarsfield in the Liga Profesional (Clausura - 6) at Estadio Monumental on Sunday, 23 August 2026, with kick-off at 22:15 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, River Plate have won 2, Velez Sarsfield have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes River Plate narrow favourites: River Plate 38%, draw 32%, Velez Sarsfield 30%. We expect around 1.6 goals (0.9 - 0.7 in expected goals), with 22% for over 2.5 and 30% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Liga Profesional table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | +12 | 31 |
| 2 |  Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | +13 | 30 |
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | +6 | 28 |
| 4 |  Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | +4 | 26 |
| 5 |  Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | +4 | 24 |
| 6 |  Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 24 |
| 7 |  San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 22 |
| 8 |  Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | +4 | 21 |
| 9 |  Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 10 |  Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | -3 | 19 |
| 11 |  Gimnasia M. | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | -8 | 19 |
| 12 |  Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -5 | 16 |
| 13 |  Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -10 | 16 |
| 14 |  Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -12 | 15 |
| 15 |  Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | -7 | 11 |
River Plate vs Velez Sarsfield: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win River Plate vs Velez Sarsfield?
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River Plate are favourites. Our model gives River Plate a 38% chance of winning, Velez Sarsfield 30%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in River Plate vs Velez Sarsfield?
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We rate both teams to score at 30%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does River Plate vs Velez Sarsfield kick off?
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River Plate vs Velez Sarsfield kicks off at 22:15 UTC on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires.
