Independiente vs Velez Sarsfield Prediction: Both Teams Coming off Draw in their Last Fixture

With Independiente and Velez Sarsfield almost at the bottom of the table, there will be not much on the line as they play at Libertadores de America in Avellaneda. Independiente stands 25th with just 3 wins and 14 points from 15 games played so far in the contest. On the other hand, Velez Sarsfield stands 27th with just a single win and 11 points in its Liga Professional campaign so far. 

From its last five games played, Independiente has lost only a single game, and that was against River Plate (0-1). Apart from that, Independiente tied the games against Godoy Cruz (1-1), Huracan (1-1), and Lanus (1-1). If Independiente could have scored the equalizer or taken the attack to any of these teams, it would have made a significant impact on its standings. With a goal-scoring average of 0.9 goals per game, Independiente will look to take the attack to Velez Sarsfield in the first half of play. Leandro Benegas will look to continue targeting the goal post from the centre line and forward positions. 

• Leandro Benegas
• Juan Manuel
• Leandro Miguel
• Sergio Barreto

Going in the contest, Velez Sarsfield is coming off a draw against Sarmiento in which Javier Fabian Toledo got the lead after scoring on a penalty in the 24th minute. Moving forward with a goal-scoring average of 1.1 goals per game, Velez Sarsfield will look to make the game interesting, trying to take the lead or score the equalizer. 

• Abiel Osorio
• Nicolas Garayalde
• Maximo Perrone

Going in the game, I will be backing the home side to sweep a win and gain three important win points. The game can also end as a draw, depending on how Velez approaches the contest. The game total is expected to be under 2.5.

• CA Independiente Avellaneda to Win for 2.26
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.656
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.5