Argentinos Jrs vs Velez Sarsfield Prediction: Will Velez return to victories?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Argentinos Jrs will face Velez Sarsfield at Stadium Diego Armando Maradona in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a loss (2-1) against Platense. The visitors come into this game after a draw (1-1) against Belgrano.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

From the beginning, it was a tight and intense match and Platense triumphed 2-1 against Argentinos Jrs. Argentinos Jrs went ahead in the 8th minute to make it 1-0 when Oroz converted their better 60% possession and initial attacking pressure. But Pellegrino equalised in the 27th minute with a penalty. The hosts went ahead in the 45+2’ at the end of the first half with Mainero putting it away after an assist from Pellegrino; Platense going into half time leading 2-1. In the second half, Argentinos Jrs did try a little harder to create more pressure, with 13 shots, six on target, in total changing it up tactically to make it work more for the attack. Platense played on defense and counterattacks to try and keep the advantage. Several cards, including the sending off of Gomez in the 73rd minute for Platense, made life hard for Platense as they clung on to the advantage. The Argentinos Jrs were unable to capitalize on superior possession and sheer number of a shots despite having superior possession and number of shots. Platense's victory meant they picked up three important points, and in what was a tactical victory, for their resilience. With this result, Argentinos Jrs is in 21st place in the table with 22 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a record of 15 goals scored and 19 goals conceded.

Velez Sarsfield and Belgrano played to a 1-1 draw. It was an intense start as Belgrano scored the first goal only 6 minutes in to the match, with Fernández N. scoring with a pass from Compagnucci. But Velez, despite their attacking attempts, including 27 shots in total, could only trouble the other goalkeeper with more incisive shots in the 13th minute, without success. In the second half, Velez upped the pressure before Fernández T. equalized in the 53rd minute with a pass from Braian Romero. Velez dominated possession with 60 percent of the ball and created several looks, but could not change the outcome, being blocked on 8 shots. With a more defensive posture and only 3 attempts on goal, Belgrano was able to stop the opponent's attacks. Overall stats show Velez Sarsfield in control, who managed 60 percent possession and shot more than double their opponents (27 against 3). But Belgrano's defensive efficiency and Velez's lack of goal scoring opportunities forced a stalemate. With this result, Velez Sarsfield is in 1st place in the table with 38 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with a record of 32 goals scored and 13 goals conceded. They have, by far, the best offense in the league.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Argentinos Jrs has won 2, and they drew another 3. Goals were scored in 4 of those 5 games, but with both teams scoring in just 1 of those matches.

Velez Sarsfield are favorites for the win, as they need the 3 points to secure 1st place.