Riestra vs Newell's Prediction 16 February 2026
📢 How will the match between Deportivo Riestra and Newell's Old Boys end in the 5th round of the Primera? Both teams have been struggling for consistent results: the hosts are on a winless streak, while the visitors have also faced challenges in recent games. Their last head-to-head encounter ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. It will be intriguing to see how each team attempts to improve their standing and break their run of poor form.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 27 September 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 3:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Deportivo Riestra):
- ball possession percentage: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 2;
- fouls: 19 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 10.
📊 Deportivo Riestra and Newell's Old Boys have officially faced off in just two matches.
Head-to-head statistics Riestra - Newell's

Deportivo Riestra Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Estudiantes de La Plata, away team - Deportivo Riestra). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Deportivo Riestra vs Estudiantes de La Plata):
- ball possession: 28% vs 72%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 22 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Deportivo Riestra find themselves in 14th place and are going through tough times. The team has yet to secure a victory in the first four rounds, suffering three losses and managing just one draw. Their scoring average is disappointing at only 0.25 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1 goal per match. The hosts urgently need to find ways to stabilize their performance.
Match Results: Deportivo Riestra

Newell´s Old Boys Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Newell´s Old Boys, away - Defensa y Justicia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.
Here are the match stats (Newell´s Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
- fouls: 15 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
Newell's Old Boys, currently sitting 15th in the standings, are facing significant challenges at the start of the season. In their last four matches, the team has failed to secure a win, suffering three defeats and one draw. The "Red and Blacks" are known for their attacking intent, but their weak defense often lets them down. They average 1 goal per match, while conceding an average of 2 goals.
Match Results: Newell´s Old Boys
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: Deportivo Riestra vs Newell´s Old Boys
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- losses: 6 vs 7;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.5, the guests - 2;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 1.
- Deportivo Riestra have conceded in last 8 games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 7 (2 - for home team and 5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 7 (2 - for home team and 5 - for away team).
Deportivo Riestra: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3; at home field - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.5; at home field - 4.
Newell´s Old Boys: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5, away - 2.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 1.8.
- Newell´s Old Boys have taken under 4.5 corners in 10 of last 11 away games.
- Newell´s Old Boys have taken under 4.5 corners in last 5 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Deportivo Riestra vs Newell´s Old Boys
- number of matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Deportivo Riestra at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Newell´s Old Boys away - 1 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 2 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Deportivo Riestra at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS matches for Newell´s Old Boys away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (12/65, 18.5%);
- Deportivo Riestra at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (1/1, 100%);
- Newell´s Old Boys away most often play: 2:0 , 2:1 (1/2, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:0 - 15.02% (odds 4.95)
1:1 - 14.41% (odds 6)
1:0 - 14.26% (odds 5)
- Deportivo Riestra lost 0:1 in 4 of last 5 games (Primera Division).
- Deportivo Riestra lost 0:1 in last 3 home games (Primera Division).
Editor's Prediction
Both teams have had a rough start to the season and are in desperate need of a win, so don't expect a cautious game here. In such circumstances, the opponents are likely to push forward more often and take risks defensively. It's also worth noting that in 14 of Newell's Old Boys' last 16 matches, there have been at least two goals scored. In this scenario, it makes sense to bet on over 1.5 goals.