Independiente vs Deportivo Riestra: prediction and stats
Liga Profesional ArgentinaClausura - 16Kick-off on November 8, 2026 at 09:00 PM (UTC)Estadio Libertadores de América, Avellaneda, Provincia de Buenos Aires
The Footlab model makes Independiente the favourite at 51%, against 29% for a draw and 20% for Deportivo Riestra. The most likely score is 1-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Independiente vs Deportivo Riestra?
Independiente starts as the favourite with a 117-point Elo edge (1,923 vs 1,805).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Independiente have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Deportivo Riestra have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Independ. Rivadavia(home) | 0-0 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Lanus(away) | 3-1 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Atletico Tucuman(away) | 0-4 | Copa Argentina |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Platense(home) | 0-1 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Velez Sarsfield(away) | 0-1 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Huracan(away) | 0-0 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Gimnasia L.P.(home) | 1-1 | Copa Argentina |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Newells Old Boys(away) | 0-2 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Estudiantes L.P.(home) | 2-0 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Barracas Central(home) | 0-1 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 2 Independiente win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Deportivo Riestra win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Deportivo Riestra 2-0 Independiente | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Deportivo Riestra 0-1 Independiente | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Independiente 0-0 Deportivo Riestra | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Independiente 3-1 Deportivo Riestra | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Deportivo Riestra 1-0 Independiente | Copa de la Liga Profesional |
Last archived meeting: Deportivo Riestra vs Independiente on Apr 24, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Independiente score 1.3 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Deportivo Riestra score 0.9 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 37% probability of over 2.5 goals and 42% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independiente | 1.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
| Deportivo Riestra | 0.9 | 1.2 | 5 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Independiente sit 5th in Liga Profesional Argentina (24 points from 16 matches) and Deportivo Riestra sit 15th (11 points from 16 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Independiente | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| 5 | Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 20 | 24 |
| 8 | Deportivo Riestra | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| 15 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 11 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Independiente vs Deportivo Riestra?
- The Footlab model makes Independiente the favourite at 51%, against 29% for a draw and 20% for Deportivo Riestra.
- Where and when is Independiente vs Deportivo Riestra played?
- Independiente vs Deportivo Riestra is played on November 8, 2026 at 09:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Libertadores de América, in the Liga Profesional Argentina.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 37% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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