Godoy Cruz vs Deportivo Riestra Prediction & Betting Tips

Godoy Cruz vs Deportivo Riestra Match Preview

Godoy Cruz return to Mendoza searching for a spark after another unconvincing stretch in the Liga Profesional. They meet a Deportivo Riestra side that has proven difficult to break down on their travels and comes here looking to add another positive result to an improving away record. With both teams struggling for consistency but contrasting in style, this fixture promises a tight tactical contest rather than a high-scoring affair.

Godoy Cruz Lacking Cutting Edge in Front of Goal

Godoy Cruz’s attacking rhythm has faded sharply in recent weeks, reflected in their inability to score more than once in any of their last five league games. The home record tells a similar story, with four of their previous five home fixtures ending in draws or blanks, including goalless results against San Martin and Barracas Central. The only goal in that run came in a 1-1 draw with Independiente, which underlined their current creative limitations.

Defensively, the team remain organised for long spells but too often lose focus at crucial moments, as seen in defeats to Atletico Tucuman and Lanus. Their recent run of four straight home matches without a win shows how narrow margins continue to work against them. The lack of pace and penetration in attack has left them reliant on long phases of possession without threatening finishes.

Deportivo Riestra Building Confidence on the Road

Deportivo Riestra’s away form has quietly become one of the more resilient patterns in the division. They have lost only one of their last five away trips, with notable victories at River Plate and Talleres both by tight margins. The 1-2 success at the Monumental was especially significant, showing their ability to defend deep and strike effectively on the counter.

Although the recent defeats to San Lorenzo and Independiente highlight a narrow margin for error, Riestra remain disciplined in structure and competitive in every game. The 1-0 home win over Instituto in October also reinforced their growing efficiency in managing tight contests.

Godoy Cruz vs Deportivo Riestra Prediction

The data points to another low-scoring affair, with both sides preferring control and safety over risk. Deportivo Riestra’s compact defensive shape has travelled well, and with Godoy Cruz struggling to convert at home, the visitors look the more coherent unit. A Deportivo Riestra win at 3.90 odds stands out as the best betting tip, given their recent away results and Godoy Cruz’s poor home conversion rate.

Additionally, three of Riestra’s last four wins across all venues have finished 1-0, a pattern that aligns with their cautious attacking setup and late-game discipline. A 1-0 away victory at 7.00 odds fits the profile of this contest, particularly with Godoy Cruz having failed to score in two of their last four at home.

Afolabi Ezekiel- November 12, 2025

Godoy Cruz vs Deportivo Riestra Betting Tips

Deportivo Riestra Win

OK

3.90 Odds

Deportivo Riestra 1-0

OK

7.00 Odds