Velez Sarsfield vs Lanus Prediction: Can Velez still maintain their 1st place after this round?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Velez Sarsfield will face Lanus at Stadium José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Deportivo Riestra. The visitors come into this game also after a draw (0-0) against Platense.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Vélez Sarsfield comes into this game after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Deportivo Riestra. Vélez controlled the game in the first half, having 68 percent possession and having more chances, 8 attempts on goal to Deportivo Riestra's 7. This gave the away team chance to take advantage and just 45 minutes later, Braian Romero netted a penalty, giving Vélez the advantage at the break. Only two occasions hit the target but Deportivo Riestra did enough to create some dangerous situations, even though they had less possession. Deportivo Riestra responded in the second half and equalised in the 65th minute, Caro Nicolás scoring for them. In contrast Vélez Sarsfield continued to dominate possession (58%), although with fewer attempts on goal (7) and Deportivo Riestra began to apply the pressure, with 12 shots on goal. But in the 66th minute Fabbiani was sent off for Deportivo Riestra but it was off the pitch so it didn't impact the numbers of players on the pitch. Vélez ended the match with 64 per cent possession, and had more shots on target (5 shots to 5), but Deportivo Riestra proved to be a tough nut to crack, having more shots in total (19 to 15). A 1-1 final score, Deportivo Riestra came close to equalising and getting a point in the second half as Vélez dominated possession, but it couldn't find the net. With this result, Vélez Sarsfield is still in 1st place in the table with 43 points, but now as just the advantage of 1 point. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, and 4 draws, with a record of 35 goals scored and 15 goals conceded.

Lanús and Platense drew 0-0 in their match of the round 22. Lanús dominated possession and the territory in the first half with 65 percent of the ball. But the team was unable to generate real danger situations, despite having one shot on target. However, Platense were able to create six goal scoring opportunities, most which missed the mark. Both sides struggled to finish the chances they had in the first half, but it was even in terms of attempts, with the score remaining at zero at half time. Lanús raised their attacking intensity in the second half, with possession bouncing 76 and a total of 10 goal scoring opportunities created. However, the home team had struggled to get on the scoresheet, four shots against the Platense goalkeeper saving their side. The away team, just as the home team, continued to keep their defensive tactics on, only with 24% possession and four scoring opportunities, only one shot on the goal. On the whole, Lanús had more of the ball (70% against 30%) and more of the attempts on goal (11 against 10). But neither team was able to finish and the teams ended up drawing 0-0. Platense had two saved attempts, while Lanús had five on target. So, both teams went away from the game with one point each and in a match where attacking effectiveness has not been a factor. With this result, Lanús is in 18th place in the table with 27 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with a record of 22 goals scored and 28 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Velez has won 4, and they drew another. Goals were scored in all of those games, with both teams scoring in 4 of the matches.

Both teams are in a good momentum, but I think that Velez will win. They play at home and really need to return to victories to maintain their 1st place.