Velez Sarsfield vs Tigre Prediction: Will Velez return to victories or lose their 1st place?

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

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Vélez Sarsfield come into this game after a disappointing draw against Argentinos Jrs. Vélez Sarsfield had 52% possession in the first half to Argentinos Jrs' 48%, but it was their opponents who were more threatening with 10 shots, of which 2 were on target, compared to the hosts' 3. Moreover, Vélez was responsible for 5 chances, generating one shot on target. The cards reflected the intensity of the match, with Coronel being sent off in the 45th minute for Argentinos Jrs, with that deciding the outcome of the second half. In the second half Vélez Sarsfield took full advantage of their numerical superiority and improved their possession dominance to 68% with 8 goal attempts to Argentinos Jrs' 3. Then, in the 90th minute, Lagos, aided by an assist from Braian Romero, put the away team up to get on the scoresheet. But Argentinos Jrs refused to go down without a fight and leveled in the 90+4' minute, when Meza finished a move for the final draw. However, Vélez dominated the game with 60% possession and a more defensive efficiency, committing 3 fouls against Argentinos Jrs' 14. The home team had 18 shots, but only 5 of them went on target, but they couldn’t convert their chances. It was a high intensity game with some big moments at the end, when Argentinos Jrs demonstrated the ability to react even going down to ten men and come away with a vital point. With this result, Vélez Sarsfield are in 1st place in the table with 39 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat, with a record of 33 goals scored and 14 goals conceded. The team has seen their advantage gone, with Huracan now having the same points in the table as Velez.

The match between Tigre and Platense ended in a 0-0 draw. Tigre had the better of the play and earned 64% possession in the first half to Platense’s 36%. This dominance didn't result in goals however, as Tigre's 8 attempts at goal yielded two on target, while Platense managed none. Tigre and Platense both showed defensive intensity as both teams were each guilty of 8 fouls and 13 by Platense, and both teams were up in the aerial duels and for the ball. It was the same story in the second half as Tigre continued to dominate possession (64 per cent) and look for chances but without creating many and being able to finish them. Platense slightly benefited from the improvement, with 5 shots on target, but without finding the net. Platense's defence proved very strong throughout the game, despite being very aggressive in their attacking play, with a total of 10 attempts on goal, with Tigre continuing to be very aggressive in their attacking play. Tigre was aggressive in attack, but Platense, with less possession, were well organized enough on the back to take the point in a match away from home. Both teams, however, failed to convert their chances and the result saw a goalless draw. With this result, Tigre is in 14th place in the table with 26 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins and 3 draws, with a record of 25 goals scored and 23 goals conceded. The team is in a good momentum as they haven’t lost any of their last 5 games.

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

Velez really needs to win, or they might lose 1st place. Also they play at home.