Platense host Deportivo Riestra at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López (Buenos Aires) on 13 October 2025 at 21:30 GMT in a Torneo Betano (Clausura) Round 12 football fixture. Referee: Jorge Balino (ARG). The Calamar aim to re-ignite consistency at home, while Riestra arrive on a quietly impressive run.
Monday night in Vicente López brings contrasting rhythms: Platense score freely at this venue but have leaked in four straight matches; Riestra are unbeaten in five with two clean sheets and a notable away win at River Plate. Expect a compact, tactical contest where first-goal dynamics and set pieces shape value.
BETTING TIPS AND MATCH INSIGHTS
Our Platense vs Deportivo Riestra prediction today leans toward a close game with real BTTS potential. Platense have scored 2+ in each of their last two home matches, but their defensive openness invites counters. Riestra’s five-game unbeaten streak and sturdy away form (3W,2D in last five trips) travel well. The last two H2H finished 1-0 to Riestra and 0-0, hinting at fine margins. Market angles should price a narrow total band with slight underdog bite for the visitors.
Platense Results
Platense mix strong home phases with bumpy away days, which explains their stop-start points haul. The 2-1 win at Defensa y Justicia remains the blueprint: compact block, quick wide attacks, and ruthless finishing. Controlling transitions after scoring is the next step.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | W/L |
| 05.10.2025 | LPF | Atl. Tucumán vs Platense | 2-0 | L |
| 27.09.2025 | LPF | Platense vs San Martín S.J. | 2-2 | D |
| 20.09.2025 | LPF | Lanús vs Platense | 2-1 | L |
| 15.09.2025 | LPF | Defensa y Justicia vs Platense | 1-2 | W |
| 02.09.2025 | LPF | Platense vs Godoy Cruz | 1-3 | L |
Home scoring touch is present, but game-state management slips have cost points. Conceding in four straight underlines the need for better set-piece defending and rest-defense. Wide service produces chances; conversion is adequate. When the first goal goes against them, the structure stretches too early. Keeping composure after minute 60 is crucial.
Deportivo Riestra Results
Riestra’s surge is built on a balanced 5-3-2: solid rest-defense, efficient counters, and selective pressing. Confidence is high after beating River away and drawing with Vélez in a lively 2-2.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | W/L |
| 07.10.2025 | LPF | Dep. Riestra vs Vélez Sarsfield | 2-2 | D |
| 29.09.2025 | LPF | River Plate vs Dep. Riestra | 1-2 | W |
| 19.09.2025 | LPF | Dep. Riestra vs Gimnasia L.P. | 1-0 | W |
| 12.09.2025 | LPF | Dep. Riestra vs Central Córdoba | 2-0 | W |
| 31.08.2025 | LPF | Talleres Córdoba vs Dep. Riestra | 0-1 | W |
Five-game unbeaten form shows a reliable defensive base with timely goals. They manage away phases well, slowing the pace and attacking spaces after turnovers. Shot volume isn’t huge, but chance quality is decent. Protecting leads is a strength inside the back five structure. Discipline in both boxes has underpinned this run.
Head-to-Head: Platense vs Deportivo Riestra (recent meetings)
Rare but instructive meetings with tight scorelines and thin margins.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result |
| 07.04.2025 | LPF | Dep. Riestra vs Platense | 1-0 |
| 08.11.2024 | LPF | Platense vs Dep. Riestra | 0-0 |
| 25.01.2021 | PN | Platense vs Dep. Riestra | 0-0 (pen. 8-7) |
| 04.07.2017 | PB | Dep. Riestra vs Platense | 0-0 |
| 15.04.2017 | PB | Dep. Riestra vs Platense | 4-0 |
The last two clashes yielded one goal total; historically, the edge swings with venue and first goal. Expect another small-margin affair, with BTTS decided by how open the second half becomes.
Probable Lineups Football starting XIs
Projected lineups based on the brief; confirm one hour before kickoff.
Platense (4-4-2): Desabato (GK), Saborido (DF), Salomón (DF), Elizalde (DF), Zapiola (DF), Mainero (MF), Herrera (MF), Picco (MF), Baldassarra (MF), Schor (FW), Martínez (FW)

Deportivo Riestra (5-3-2): Arce (GK), Sansotre (DF), Miño (DF), Paz (DF), Barbieri (DF), Ramírez (DF), Celiz (MF), Monje (MF), Alonso (MF), Herrera J. (FW), Díaz A. (FW)

Unavailable Players
Squad absences that may shape substitutions and set-piece roles.
| Team | Player | Reason | Status |
| Platense | Bay J. | Knee injury | Out |
| Platense | Bosch B. | Inactive | Out |
| Platense | Ingenthron C. | Inactive | Out |
| Platense | Lotti A. | Ankle injury | Out |
| Platense | Lozano R. | Red card | Susp. |
| Platense | Orsini N. | Muscle injury | Out |
| Platense | Portillo M. | Muscle injury | Out |
| Platense | Silva T. | Foot injury | Out |
| Platense | Toloza S. | Muscle injury | Out |
| Platense | Vázquez I. | Eye injury | Out |
| Dep. Riestra | Gallo R. | Ankle injury | Out |
| Dep. Riestra | Tovo E. | Knee injury | Out |
Depth hits are heavier for Platense; Riestra’s absences are fewer and localized.
Key Factors Before You Bet
Below is a focused checklist to frame pre-match edges and live pivots:
- Platense have conceded in 4 straight across venues; defensive set-pieces need tightening;
- Platense scored 2+ in each of their last two at home; wide service remains a weapon;
- Riestra are unbeaten in 5 (W4, D1), including an away win at River Plate;
- Riestra’s 5-3-2 limits central spaces and punishes turnovers via two strikers;
- Last two H2H: 1-0, 0-0 small margins, total goals compressed;
- First goal critical: Platense chase games less effectively than they protect leads;
- Ref: Jorge Balino early foul line can inform cards/penalties props;
- Bench impact: Platense depth trimmed by injuries; Riestra rotation healthier.
Free Tips on Platense vs Deportivo Riestra
These targeted angles translate matchup tendencies into practical betting ideas beyond the checklist above:
- Under 2.5 (lean) with BTTS hedge: H2H and Riestra’s control suggest a narrow total band; if Platense break through at home, BTTS can still land without breaching high totals.
- Riestra +0.25: Current away resilience plus Platense’s defensive leaks price a draw-friendly script that still covers an away edge.
- Goal from a Restart (small stake): Compact blocks create corners and second balls; both sides show recent set-piece threat.
- Anytime Scorer (price-sensitive): Martínez (Platense) for volume from cut-backs; Díaz A. (Riestra) as a transition finisher.
- Live Entry Plan: If 0-0 at HT with Platense edge in territory but low shot quality, consider late BTTS or Over 1.0 live; if Riestra lead, Under lines strengthen given their game-killing structure.
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Match Prediction 2025 Platense vs Deportivo Riestra
Given form lines and venue effects, the Platense vs Deportivo Riestra odds should shade toward a tight contest with modest totals. Platense’s home output argues for at least one goal, driven by wide service and second-phase pressure, yet their recent concession trend keeps the door open. Riestra’s five-game unbeaten run and disciplined 5-3-2 travel effectively; they compress space, absorb, and counter with purpose. The last two H2H results point to thin margins exactly the kind Riestra have handled well during this surge. Expect a balanced first half, incremental risk after the hour, and decisive moments from restarts or turnovers rather than extended pressure. With the visitors’ structure and current confidence, a draw with goals or a late away edge is the most plausible band of outcomes.
Our Prediction: Platense 1-1 Deportivo Riestra
| Prediction Type | Prediction | Odds |
| Match Result | Draw | 2.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | 2.5 |
| Total Goals | Under 2.5 | 1.35 |
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