River Plate will face Deportivo Riestra this Saturday, 15th March, in what promises to be an intriguing encounter on the 10th matchday of the Apertura Tournament. The stakes are high as the two sides gear up to clash at the Guillermo Laza Stadium. Historically, River has one win and one loss against Deportivo Riestra when playing away from home. The blanquinegros have previously welcomed River twice since their promotion to the top division, emerging victorious in a 3-0 triumph in February 2024, followed by a 2-0 defeat on their home turf in June of the same year, both under the management of Martรญn Demichelis.
As it stands, the fortunes of the two clubs differ greatly. Riestra is now navigating through a managerial change, with Gustavo Benรญtez stepping in as the new head coach after his role as Team Manager. In contrast, River is in the midst of a footballing rebuild. Currently, River sits in third position in the league, while Riestra occupies the fifth spot, trailing by six points.
It's worth noting that River lost 2-0 in their last encounter with Deportivo Riestra. While River may have faced some challenges on the road, Riestra's home ground has proven to be a fortress. The home side boasts an impressive unbeaten streak, having not tasted defeat in their last 16 matches at Estadio Guillermo Laza. Their last home defeat occurred way back on 24th May against Rosario Central, with a string of eight wins and eight draws following that setback. However, despite this record, itโs notable that Riestra hasnโt secured a win at home since 18th October, showcasing a peculiar pattern of draws at home since their winning streak last season.
With the backdrop of these stats, River will be looking to break Riestra's stronghold this Saturday. The match kicks off at 16:00, and both teams will no doubt be eager to stake their claims in the early stages of the tournament.
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