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July 14th Argentine Division 1 - Deportivo Riestra VS Lanus Prediction

July 14th Argentine Division 1 - Deportivo Riestra VS Lanus Prediction
Argentine Division 1 - Deportivo Riestra VS Lanus
Match Time:15-07-2025 03:30 Tuesday (UTC+8)
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The Argentine Primera División 2025 Clausura Matchday 1 clash between Deportivo Riestra and Lanús is scheduled for July 14, 2025, at 16:30 local time (15:30 UTC) at Estadio Guillermo Laza, Flores, Buenos Aires. This Group B opener sees Deportivo Riestra, fresh off a strong Apertura and a Copa Argentina win, face Lanús, who aim to leverage their consistent away form under Mauricio Pellegrino despite a recent loss to Riestra

Deportivo Riestra Review
Deportivo Riestra, coached by Gustavo Benítez, finished 5th in Apertura Group B with 26 points (W7-D5-L3), reaching the round of 16 but losing 3-2 to Huracán on May 11, 2025. Their 4-4-2 formation features Jonathan Herrera (2 goals vs Lanús, January 23, 2025), Gabriel Obredor (1 goal vs Lanús), and Braian Sánchez (key in Copa Argentina). A 2-2 draw (4-3 on penalties) vs Deportivo Armenio in the Copa Argentina Round of 32 on May 24, 2025, boosted morale. Riestra’s home form is exceptional, with 12 of their last 14 home games ending in draws (1.5 points per game, 1.3 goals scored, 0.8 conceded). Injuries to Eric Tovo and Pablo Monje persist, but no new absences are reported. Probable XI: Velazco; Sansotre, Villalba, Caro Torres, Goitía; Sánchez, Monje, Pereira, Goya; Celiz, Herrera. Recent form: WLDWD

Lanús Review
Lanús, led by Mauricio Pellegrino, placed 7th in Apertura Group B with 22 points (W6-D4-L5), exiting in the round of 16 to Boca Juniors (0-0, 4-2 on penalties, May 10, 2025). Their 4-2-3-1 formation relies on new signings Miguel Barbieri (free from Rosario Central), Ángel Stringa, Santiago Vera, and Rodrigo Castillo (5 goals in 18 games). Lanús’ away form is strong, with draws in 7 of their last 9 away matches (1.4 points per game, 1.2 goals scored, 0.9 conceded). A 2-2 draw vs Academia Puerto Cabello in Copa Sudamericana (May 27, 2025) and a 2-0 Copa Argentina win over Vélez (May 21) show resilience, but a 2-0 loss to Riestra in January raises concerns. No major injuries reported. Probable XI: Losada; Cáceres, Barbieri, Domínguez, Soler; Boggio, Loaiza; Torres, Moreno, Aquino; Castillo. Recent form: DWLWD.

Head to Head
Deportivo Riestra and Lanús have met twice officially, with each team winning once:
January 23, 2025 (Apertura, Lanús): Riestra 2-0 Lanús (Herrera 31’, Obredor 67’).
August 9, 2024 (Primera División, Riestra): Riestra 3-1 Lanús (Luciatti sent off for Lanús). Average goals per match: 3.0, with 50% both teams to score (BTTS) and 50% over 2.5 goals. Average corners per H2H match: 11.5 (6 for Riestra, 5.5 for Lanús). Riestra’s home win in 2024 and away victory in January highlight their ability to upset Lanús

Prediction: Deportivo Riestra 1-1 Lanús
Riestra’s home resilience (12/14 draws, 1.3 goals scored) and H2H dominance (2W in 2) give them an edge, but Lanús’ away draws (7/9) and new signings (Barbieri, Castillo) ensure competitiveness. Riestra’s attack (Herrera, Sánchez) can exploit Lanús’ January vulnerabilities (2-0 loss), but Lanús’ defensive record (4/5 away clean sheets) and Pellegrino’s tactics may frustrate Riestra. Bookmakers lean toward a draw (odds ~2.72, 37% probability), with under 8.5 corners at 1.92 (6/7 Riestra games, 5/5 Lanús) and Riestra not scoring at 2.12.