Vélez Sarsfield vs San Lorenzo Prediction: Will San Lorenzo manage not to let River escape?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Vélez Sarsfield will face San Lorenzo at Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a loss (2-1) against Colon. The visitors come from a win (1-0) against Platense.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Vélez Sarsfield's team comes to this game after a defeat against Colon (2-1). Vélez's team started the match very badly, losing 2-0 after 40'. The team maintained its offensive momentum but was showing a great lack of effectiveness. Vélez's team would still manage to reduce the score at 81', but would be unable to reach the tie. With this defeat, the team fell to 17th place, with 15 points. The team is in its worst series of results at the moment, not adding any victory in the last 5 games. However, in home games, the team has been unbeatable for 4 games. In these 4 games, the team added 3 draws and 1 victory. Vélez's team will try to exploit the home factor in an extremely difficult game.

The San Lorenzo team comes to this game after a suffered victory against Platense (1-0). After a defeat for the Copa Sudamericana and a draw in the previous round, the team needed to quickly return to winning ways. It was an extremely complicated and divided game. The team would only reach victory at 90+3'. These points are extremely important so as not to let the leader River Plate escape even more, which is already 6 points behind. Despite not being the team that scores the most goals, they are an extremely consistent team. It has 15 goals scored and only 5 goals conceded, being the best defense alongside River Plate. This is an extremely important game for San Lorenzo, who cannot afford to lose more points, subject to not winning the league.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams San Lorenzo has won 2, Vélez Sarsfield has won 1, and there’s 2 draws. Goals were scored in every match, but with both teams scoring in just 2 of these games.

San Lorenzo favorites for this match, but it won’t be an easy match against a tough team at home as Vélez. Not many goals are expected.