Vélez Sarsfield vs River Plate prediction, H2H and probable lineups – 16 November 2025
One of the matches of the 16th round of the Argentine championship will take place in Buenos Aires at the Jose Amalfitani Stadium, where Vélez Sarsfield will host River Plate.
Match preview
Vélez Sarsfield currently sits fourth in the Argentine championship—a result that can be considered quite respectable. However, the team has noticeably lost momentum: in their last two matches, they failed to win, first falling to Talleres (0-1) and then to Gimnasia (0-2).
The main hope for Vélez is their star player, Manuel Lanzini, who has Premier League experience with West Ham. In his last four matches, the midfielder has scored twice, and his current form could be the decisive factor in this upcoming encounter.
River Plate, on the other hand, are in the midst of a real crisis. Marcelo Gallardo’s side have lost nine of their last eleven games, and have failed to score in three consecutive rounds. The latest defeat was especially painful—it came in the Superclásico against Boca Juniors.
Nevertheless, River Plate have found Vélez to be a very convenient opponent: in the last three head-to-head meetings, River have registered two resounding victories—5-0 and 4-1.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Vélez Sarsfield conceded first in six of their last seven matches.
- River Plate are on a three-game losing streak.
- There have been fewer than three goals scored in five of River Plate’s last five matches.
- The last ten meetings between these teams have been completely even: four draws, and each side has claimed three wins.
Probable lineups
- Vélez Sarsfield: Marchiori – Gordon, Silvero, Quirós, Gómez – Aliendro, Bouzat, Valdéz – Carrizo, Pizzini, Godoy
- River Plate: Armani – Quarta, Díaz, Rivero – Montiel, Castaño, Portillo, Galarza, Acuña – Driussi, Salas
Prediction
I believe that despite their poor form, River Plate have a good chance of success. Lately, Vélez Sarsfield have been a favorable opponent for Los Millonarios, and even now, with all their problems, River could well come away with the win. However, for extra safety, I’d suggest betting on River Plate with a (0) Asian handicap.
