Football Result

Luciano Cabral 81'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
56.6%
24.4%
19.1%
That's quite a surprise.
Power Comparison in the League
0.559
0.455
Game Stats
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots
14
7
Possession
75.6%
24.4%
Fouls
8
13
Yellow Cards
0
6
Red Cards
1
0
Corners
9
4
Offsides
2
2
Saves
1
1
Team Formations
4-3-3
5-4-1


Location
Estadio Libertadores de America, Avellaneda, Argentina
2025-04-28 | Game Summary

In a rather uneventful match of the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Independiente and Deportivo Riestra played to a 0-0 draw at the Estadio Libertadores de América. The game, part of the Torneo Apertura, saw Independiente dominate possession with 75.6%, but struggle to convert that dominance into goals, managing only one shot on target out of 14 total shots. Deportivo Riestra, playing with a defensive 5-4-1 formation, focused on stifling Independiente's attack and managed to get one shot on target from their 7 attempts.
The match was marred by undisciplined play from Deportivo Riestra, who accumulated 6 yellow cards. Independiente's Luciano Cabral received a red card in the 81st minute, further hampering their chances of finding a late winner. The AI had predicted an Independiente win with a 56.6% probability, making the draw an upset, although the AI model didn't expect a balanced game. This result doesn't reflect well on Independiente, especially considering their recent inconsistent form, including a loss in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana against Guarani. Their inability to break down a defensively-minded Riestra side is concerning. Looking back, Independiente has struggled in some of their previous matches, alternating between wins, losses, and draws. Deportivo Riestra, on the other hand, has been showing resilience with recent draws and narrow wins, focusing on a strong defensive setup.
Independiente's next game is against Atlético Tucumán, who have been inconsistent recently. Given Independiente's recent struggles and Atlético Tucumán's home advantage, Independiente will need to improve their attacking efficiency. This draw for Independiente breaks a pattern of alternating results from their previous games. For Deportivo Riestra, it continues a pattern of grinding out results, prioritizing defensive solidity over attacking flair, similar to their previous matches.

2025-04-26 | Pre-game insights

On April 27, 2025, Independiente will face Deportivo Riestra at Estadio Libertadores de América in a match predicted by AI to favor the home side. The AI gives Independiente a 56.6% chance of winning, compared to Deportivo Riestra's 19.1%, with a 24.4% chance of a draw. Independiente, led by the promising young striker, Santiago Hidalgo, will be looking to improve after a recent defeat in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana. The team´s rate is 0.559, higher than Deportivo Riestra with 0.455. Deportivo Riestra, however, will aim to defy the odds and build on their recent draw against San Lorenzo. Independiente's recent form has been mixed, with wins in both Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol and CONMEBOL Sudamericana, but also losses. Although Deportivo Riestra managed to get some draws, it has also suffered some defeats, so the team will try to fight to win on the rival's court.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance