River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2026

River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Vélez Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -110

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Vélez Sarsfield +0.75 should be a great wager for their clash against River Plate at -110. It allows us to split the Asian Handicap stake between +0.5 and +1.0 and we’re optimistic of a strong performance.

Continue below for our full River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield Preview

River Plate take on Vélez Sarsfield at Estadio Monumental, with kick-off set for 18:15 on Sunday 23 August.

River Plate landed a home win in their last Primera División game, overcoming Argentinos Juniors by a 2-0 scoreline. Eduardo Coudet's men had 41% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Gonzalo Montiel and Angel Correa scored one goal each.

Four days ago, River travelled to Santa Fe and drew 0-0 in the Copa Sudamericana.

Vélez Sarsfield played Defensa y Justicia at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw. El Fortín boasted 54% possession and had three shots on goal, while Manuel Lanzini was on the scoresheet.

H2H: Vélez Won 1-0 in Teams’ Previous H2H

The last encounter between Vélez and River saw the former triumph at home. It was a 1-0 scoreline. In the previous 10 H2H games, we have seen five draws, three Vélez victories and two River wins.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Vélez Sarsfield	11	5	6	0	17	11	6	17:11	21
17	River Plate	11	5	1	5	14	12	2	14:12	16

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4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts. River have had 64.7% possession and 5.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts, while being awarded 2.8 corners.

Facundo Colidio is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Gonzalo Montiel, Angel Correa, Tomas Galvan and Sebastian Driussi each have 1. Facundo Colidio is the top assists maker on 2.

Vélez have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, averaging 12.2 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Guillermo Barros Schelotto's side average 53.8% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts.

Florian Monzon is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Manuel Lanzini and Diego Valdes both have 2. Matias Pellegrini and Diego Valdes are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

River Plate confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Santiago Beltran (GK), Giovanni Gonzalez, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Nicolas Otamendi, Francisco Ortega, Anibal Moreno, Tobias Andrada, Joaquin Freitas, Angel Correa, Thiago Almada, Lucas Beltran.

Vélez Sarsfield confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tomas Marchiori (GK), Roberto Garcia, Thiago Silvero, Lisandro Magallan, Elias Gomez, Lucas Robertone, Rodrigo Aliendro, Matias Pellegrini, Manuel Lanzini, Simon Escobar, Thiago Aguirre.

Main Match Prediction

We can make a strong case for Vélez Sarsfield on the Asian Handicap, with the outsiders being given +0.75 for this Primera División game. A nice return could be on the cards and we like this line at appealing at odds of -110.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Vélez in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Vélez in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Vélez in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by River in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by River in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by River in 2 consecutive games against Vélez.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of Primera División data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

River 1 - 1 Vélez

There are attractive odds of +480 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lucas Beltrán Over 0.5 Shots On Target -111

Lucas Beltrán (River) can be backed at -111 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Lucas Beltrán Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

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Lucas Beltrán To Score +330

Lucas Beltrán (River) can be backed at +330 to be on the scoresheet. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -139

We’ve seen an average 8.20 corners in the past five River games, while the previous ten Vélez away matches have averaged 8.20. We think the teams might end up being short on this front, with odds of -139 on offer when it comes to this Total Corners selection.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

River

Total

8.50 5.70 2.80

Home

8.40 6.00 2.40

Away

8.60 4.30 4.30

Vélez

Total

9.70 4.90 4.80

Home

9.60 5.30 4.30

Away

8.20 3.20 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-130

River Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+102

Vélez Corners

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-175

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+700

2

+310

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River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this Primera División encounter, the bookmakers have River Plate as the -149 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 60% chance of triumphing. Vélez Sarsfield are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +475.

Should you want to back River to lead at the break, then there is +123 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Vélez have been chalked up at +460 and the draw is -100.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -175.

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Full-Time Result

1

-149

X

+245

2

+475

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

-100

2

+460

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-345

X2

+116

Draw No Bet

1

-500

2

+280

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-119

2 Hcp +0.75

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-185

Over 2.5

+140

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

No

-175

Those interested in Ángel Correa to find the net anytime are able to get +200. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +450.

Ángel Correa (River)

First

+450

Anytime

+200

Rafael Borré (River)

First

+575

Anytime

+260

Mauro Arambarri (River)

First

+650

Anytime

+300

Lucas Beltrán (River)

First

+700

Anytime

+320

Sebastián Driussi (River)

First

+750

Anytime

+340

Tomás Galván (River)

First

+850

Anytime

+380

Thiago Almada (River)

First

+850

Anytime

+400

Tobias Andrada (River)

First

+1000

Anytime

+450

Fausto Vera (River)

First

+1050

Anytime

+480

Gonzalo Montiel (River)

First

+1150

Anytime

+525

Matias Pellegrini (Vélez)

First

+1150

Anytime

+550

Manuel Lanzini (Vélez)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Diego Valdés (Vélez)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Tobias Palacio (River)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Marcos Acuña (River)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Juan Carlos Portillo (River)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Lucas Martínez (River)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Francisco Ortega (River)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Aníbal Moreno (River)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Nicolás Otamendi (River)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Ángel Correa (River)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Rafael Borré (River)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Mauro Arambarri (River)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Beltrán (River)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Sebastián Driussi (River)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Tomás Galván (River)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Thiago Almada (River)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Matias Pellegrini (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

Fausto Vera (River)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-

Tobias Andrada (River)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Manuel Lanzini (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Gonzalo Montiel (River)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-

Diego Valdés (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Juan Carlos Portillo (River)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-

Francisco Ortega (River)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-

Aníbal Moreno (River)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-

Tobias Palacio (River)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Marcos Acuña (River)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Martínez (River)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Otamendi (River)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-

River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield Lineups & Team News

The latest River vs Vélez team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Primera División and the newest injury information.

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