Union Santa Fe have a better overall record and sit eight places above Deportivo Riestra. However Union have struggled away recently, losing four of their last five matches, while Riestra have been hard to beat at home, recording seven draws in fourteen games. The head‑to‑head shows Union winning the only recent meeting and a goalless draw previously, indicating a tight contest. With both sides averaging under 1.5 goals per game, a low‑scoring result is likely, supporting a double‑chance bet on Union to avoid defeat.
Deportivo Riestra vs Union Santa Fe prediction
- Round
- Clausura - 13
- Venue
- Estadio Guillermo Laza, Flores
- Referee
- Pablo Echavarria
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 0W-3D-2L · -4 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -6 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Union Santa Fe or Draw (Double Chance) at 55% confidence — a moderate call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Deportivo Riestra have endured a difficult season, sitting bottom of the table with just 11 points and a goal‑scoring average of 0.5 per game. Their home form shows they are hard to beat, with seven draws out of fourteen matches and a respectable defensive record, keeping six clean sheets at home. Union Santa Fe sit mid‑table in eighth place, with 21 points and a better overall goal average of 1.4, but their recent away form has been poor, losing four of their last five fixtures and scoring only one goal in that span.
The head‑to‑head record is limited to two meetings, one win for Union at home (2‑0) and a goalless draw. This suggests Union have a slight edge, but the games have been low‑scoring. Both teams have struggled to find the net consistently – Riestra average 0.8 goals at home and Union 1.3 goals away – while conceding around one goal per game each. Expect a tight, low‑scoring contest with Union more likely to avoid defeat.
Given the defensive solidity of Riestra at home and Union’s recent away woes, a double‑chance bet on Union to either win or draw offers a balanced approach, while the overall goal expectation points to under 2.5 goals for the match.
Key factors
- Deportivo Riestra are bottom of the table with only 11 points and a low scoring rate
- Union Santa Fe have a stronger overall record but have lost four of their last five away games
- Riestra have kept six clean sheets at home and recorded seven draws, indicating defensive resilience
- Head‑to‑head: Union won 2‑0 at home and the other match ended 0‑0, both low‑scoring
- Both teams average below 1.5 goals per game, making under 2.5 goals a likely outcome
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 2.1 goals per game (Deportivo Riestra at home plus Union Santa Fe away).
Key players this season
Union Santa Fe
- C. Tarragona14G
- J. Palacios7A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | IndependienteKnockout Phase | 16 | +4 | 24 |
| 6 | LanusKnockout Phase | 16 | +3 | 24 |
| 7 | San LorenzoKnockout Phase | 16 | 0 | 22 |
| 8 | Union Santa FeKnockout Phase | 16 | +4 | 21 |
| 9 | Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 0 | 21 |
| 10 | Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | -3 | 19 |
| 11 | Gimnasia M. | 16 | -8 | 19 |
| 12 | Platense | 16 | -5 | 16 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | -10 | 16 |
| 14 | Newells Old Boys | 16 | -12 | 15 |
| 15 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | -7 | 11 |
Head-to-head
- 0
- Deportivo Riestra
- 2
- Draws
- 1
- Union Santa Fe
Union Santa Fe have won 1 of the last 3 meetings.
- 2026-10-20Deportivo Riestra1-1Union Santa Fe
- 2026-04-03Union Santa Fe2-0Deportivo Riestra
- 2024-08-31Union Santa Fe0-0Deportivo Riestra
Our record in Liga Profesional
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Both teams’ scoring averages combine to roughly 2.3 goals per game, placing the expected total just below the 2.5 mark. Riestra’s low home scoring and solid defensive record limit the likelihood of a high‑scoring encounter, while Santa Fe’s recent goal output is buoyed by a few outlier matches rather than a consistent trend. The head‑to‑head history shows no over 2.5 results, reinforcing that three or more goals are unlikely, but the combined averages suggest that at least two goals is a realistic outcome, supporting an Over 1.5 bet.
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Published October 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.

