Prediction for match Deportivo Riestra — Newells Old Boys

Odds and Probabilities for Match Outcome

The clash between Deportivo Riestra and Newells Old Boys in the Argentine Liga Profesional is set for 16.02.2026. Bookmakers offer odds of 2.36 for a Deportivo Riestra win, 2.78 for a draw, and 3.52 for a Newells Old Boys victory. The probability distribution is as follows: Deportivo Riestra - 39.69%, draw - 33.70%, Newells Old Boys - 26.61%. Odds suggest a slight advantage for Deportivo Riestra, but the gap between the teams is minimal. Main bets on this match are cautious, which is reflected in the close odds for all three outcomes.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Deportivo Riestra averages 37.8% possession, 4.8 yellow cards, 18.8 fouls, and 2 offsides per game. Newells Old Boys perform slightly better with 41.4% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 14.8 fouls, and 2.2 offsides. In their last three matches, Deportivo Riestra results were: 09.02.2026 Estudiantes - Deportivo Riestra 1-0, 01.02.2026 Barracas Central - Deportivo Riestra 1-1, 29.01.2026 Deportivo Riestra - Defensa y Justicia 0-1. Newells Old Boys played as follows: 08.02.2026 Newells Old Boys - Defensa y Justicia 2-3, 01.02.2026 Boca Juniors - Newells Old Boys 2-0, 28.01.2026 Newells Old Boys - Independiente 1-1. In their head-to-head on 27.09.2024, the teams drew 3-3, and on 16.05.2024, Deportivo Riestra lost 0-1 to Newells Old Boys.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Deportivo Riestra never had a total over 2.5 goals; all 5 games were low-scoring. Newells Old Boys had totals over 2.5 goals twice and under three times. Deportivo Riestra scores an average of 0.2 goals per game, concedes 1, with a total goal average of 1.2. Newells Old Boys average 0.8 goals scored, 1.8 conceded, with a total of 2.6. By halves, Deportivo Riestra never exceeded 1.5 goals in either the first or second half in 5 matches. Newells Old Boys had more than 1.5 goals once in the first half and twice in the second half. Deportivo Riestra most frequently scores in the 76-90 minute interval (67%) and concedes between 16-30 minutes (100%). Newells Old Boys' most productive goal period is 76-90 minutes (57%), and they concede most between 31-45 minutes (50%). Given Deportivo Riestra's low scoring and Newells Old Boys' moderate scoring, along with frequent unders in totals, betting on under 2.0 goals at 1.56 seems logical.

Corners in the Match

Deportivo Riestra averages 3.8 corners per game, while Newells Old Boys average 4. In a five-match series, Deportivo Riestra had a total over 9.5 corners twice and under three times. Newells Old Boys had a total over 9.5 corners only once in five matches, under four times. The closest total to their average corners is 7.5, with odds of 1.38 for over 7.5 corners and 2.67 for under 7.5. Deportivo Riestra is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.93. Statistically, both teams are not very active in corners, so a bet on total corners closer to 7.5 seems justified.