Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate Prediction: Will the Argentinian Derby End in a Draw Again?

In the Copa Libertadores' last 16, there are two Argentine matches, including a duel between two Buenos Aires clubs, Velez Sarsfield and River Plate. The Plate is a huge favorite in the pairing. Let's see if the bookies are right.

After two consecutive losses to Platense and Racing, Velez Sarsfield defeated Rosario Central and drew with Defensa y Justicia in the Argentinian championship. After five rounds, the team occupies 20th place in the standings with five points. Velez Sarsfield finished second in Group C in the Copa Libertadores group stage, with eight points from six rounds, losing Estudiantes with five points. At home, Velez drew once, won once, and lost once.

River Plate came into this game with two consecutive victories over Union and Lanús. Two wins in a row lifted the Millionaires to sixth place. In the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, River finished first in Group F, ahead of Fortaleza, Colo Colo, and Alliance. On the road, River Plate had two wins and a draw.

In the Copa Libertadores, the rivals have met quite often. We have noted that these teams regularly play under matches and draws in this tournament. We will not be surprised if the upcoming game will be held in the same vein, i.e., unproductive and will end with a tie.

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