San Lorenzo host Deportivo Riestra in the Liga Profesional Argentina. San Lorenzo have been picking up wins more often lately, while Riestra have settled into a pattern of drawing far more than they win.
These two have crossed paths several times in the past couple of seasons, and draws have been the most common outcome. That trend gives us a starting point before digging into how each side is playing right now.
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Recent Form: San Lorenzo Winning More, Riestra Stuck on Draws
Looking at San Lorenzo's last 20 matches across all competitions, they've won five, drawn eight and lost seven, scoring 13 and conceding 16. It's a mixed record, but the draws show a team that's hard to beat outright even when it isn't winning.
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San Lorenzo: 20 completed matches; Deportivo Riestra: 20 completed matches.
San Lorenzo
- Win
- 25% 5 / 20
- Draw
- 40% 8 / 20
- Loss
- 35% 7 / 20
- Scored
- 13
- Conceded
- 16
- Difference
- -3
Deportivo Riestra
- Win
- 20% 4 / 20
- Draw
- 45% 9 / 20
- Loss
- 35% 7 / 20
- Scored
- 17
- Conceded
- 24
- Difference
- -7
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | San Lorenzo | Boca Juniors | 20.09.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Independiente | San Lorenzo | 14.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | San Lorenzo | Talleres Cordoba | 06.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | San Lorenzo | 01.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | San Lorenzo | 22.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | San Lorenzo | Union Santa Fe | 15.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | San Lorenzo | Huracan | 09.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | San Lorenzo | 04.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | San Lorenzo | Gimnasia M. | 29.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Lanus | San Lorenzo | 26.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Deportivo Riestra | 19.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | Lanus | 15.09.2026 | 0-3 |
| Copa Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | Banfield | 10.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Platense | Deportivo Riestra | 05.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | Velez Sarsfield | 29.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Huracan | Deportivo Riestra | 23.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Copa Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | Gimnasia L.P. | 18.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Deportivo Riestra | 16.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | Estudiantes L.P. | 08.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | Barracas Central | 02.08.2026 | 0-1 |
Riestra's last 20 have brought four wins, nine draws and seven defeats, with 17 scored and 24 conceded. They're drawing even more often than San Lorenzo, but they're also leaking goals at a higher rate, which is the bigger concern.
Both sides draw a lot, but Riestra's leakier defence stands out.
Comparative Team Statistics: San Lorenzo vs Deportivo Riestra

Head-to-Head: Draws Have Dominated
The last five meetings between these two have produced three draws, including a 1-1 in the Copa Argentina in July 2026 and another 1-1 in the league in March 2026. San Lorenzo's only win in that spread came at home in October 2025, 1-0, while Riestra's win came at home in May 2024.
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Argentina | San Lorenzo | Deportivo Riestra | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | San Lorenzo | 26.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | San Lorenzo | Deportivo Riestra | 01.11.2025 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | San Lorenzo | 20.04.2025 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | San Lorenzo | 12.05.2024 | 1-0 |
Nothing in that history points to one side dominating the fixture. It's been tight for a couple of years now.
Standings: San Lorenzo Above Riestra Either Way You Look
One set of table data has San Lorenzo seventh with 22 points from 16 games, while Riestra sit 15th with just 11 points from the same number of matches. A second snapshot, from fewer games, still shows San Lorenzo ahead, 10th on 11 points to Riestra's 12th on 10.
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apertura - Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19/7 | 31 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22/9 | 30 |
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18/12 | 28 |
| 4 | Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17/13 | 26 |
| 5 | Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24/20 | 24 |
| 6 | Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18/15 | 24 |
| 7 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14/14 | 22 |
| 8 | Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24/20 | 21 |
| 9 | Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17/17 | 21 |
| 10 | Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18/21 | 19 |
| 11 | Gimnasia M. | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14/22 | 19 |
| 12 | Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10/15 | 16 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11/21 | 16 |
| 14 | Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15/27 | 15 |
| 15 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5/12 | 11 |
| Clausura - Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Instituto Cordoba | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13/7 | 22 |
| 2 | Velez Sarsfield | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 15/9 | 20 |
| 3 | Defensa Y Justicia | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 13/11 | 18 |
| 4 | Gimnasia M. | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14/9 | 17 |
| 5 | Boca Juniors | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 14/11 | 17 |
| 6 | Independiente | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10/8 | 17 |
| 7 | Lanus | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13/9 | 16 |
| 8 | Newells Old Boys | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11/8 | 16 |
| 9 | Union Santa Fe | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 17/16 | 13 |
| 10 | San Lorenzo | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4/8 | 11 |
| 11 | Estudiantes L.P. | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10/11 | 10 |
| 12 | Deportivo Riestra | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8/10 | 10 |
| 13 | Platense | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9/15 | 9 |
| 14 | Talleres Cordoba | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11/17 | 8 |
| 15 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7/13 | 8 |
Whichever cut of the table you use, San Lorenzo are the higher-placed side by a clear margin, even if neither team is near the very top.
Team News: Card Counts Worth Watching
There's no fresh injury news to go on here, but the disciplinary numbers are worth a mention. Riestra's F. Miño has picked up nine yellows in 23 appearances, and teammate J. Goitía has seven yellows and a red in 23. San Lorenzo's A. Cuello has eight yellows in 26 matches.
None of that confirms who's available for this specific game, but it does suggest a couple of players on bookings-watch if they do feature.

What to Expect: A Tight, Low-Scoring Affair Looks Likely
Given how often both sides draw and how close the head-to-head has been, a cagey game feels the most likely shape here. San Lorenzo have the better recent form, but Riestra have shown they can hold on for a point even against tougher opponents.
If Riestra's away defending holds up better than their overall numbers suggest, this could easily finish level again, continuing the recent trend between these two.
The recent head-to-head pattern points more towards a draw than a one-sided result.
Match odds and squad lists
Squad and player details
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Bruera | Argentina | 28 | Attacker | 194 | 92 |
| A. Cuello | Argentina | 26 | Attacker | 170 | 65 |
| N. Tripichio | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| E. Cerutti | Argentina | 34 | Midfielder | 179 | 75 |
| E. Amor | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 190 | 80 |
| F. Altamirano | Argentina | 30 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 78 |
| J. Álvarez | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 71 |
| J. Devecchi | Argentina | 31 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 83 |
| G. Hernández | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| N. Barrios | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 156 | 61 |
| M. Insaurralde | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| D. Herazo | Colombia | 30 | Attacker | 187 | 85 |
| L. Vietto | Argentina | 32 | Forward | 174 | 73 |
| G. Corujo | Uruguay | 30 | Defender | 189 | 85 |
| G. del Prete | Argentina | 30 | Attacker | 175 | 68 |
| O. Gill | Paraguay | 26 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Romaña | Colombia | 28 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| F. Farías | Argentina | 24 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| M. Reali | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | 165 | 64 |
| J. Carabalí | Ecuador | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ramírez | Argentina | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Benegas | Argentina | 30 | Attacker | 186 | 86 |
| I. López | Argentina | 30 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| L. Landriel | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Ingratti | Argentina | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Sansotre | Argentina | 33 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Paz | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| M. Bracamonte | Argentina | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Caro | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 192 | n/a |
| I. Arce | Argentina | 34 | Goalkeeper | 185 | n/a |
| N. Watson | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. García | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 179 | 75 |
| M. Barbieri | Argentina | 33 | Defender | 181 | 79 |
| A. Díaz | Argentina | 26 | Attacker | 172 | 69 |
| C. Quintana | Argentina | 38 | Defender | 191 | 88 |
| E. Tovo | Argentina | 34 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| R. Sayavedra | Argentina | 31 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Céliz | Argentina | 34 | Midfielder | 181 | 70 |
| J. Goitía | Argentina | 32 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Murillo | Colombia | 32 | Defender | 193 | 88 |
With no market on offer here, we're not able to attach a selection to this preview. The form and head-to-head picture both suggest a close game, and San Lorenzo's slightly better recent record doesn't look decisive enough to lean hard one way.
This looks like a fixture where the draw-heavy trend between these two could easily hold up again, but there's nothing here to build a confident pick around just yet.
