Velez Sarsfield vs Rosario Central Prediciton: Velez to improve their position in the standings

Velez Sarsfield will take on Rosario Central in round 4 of the Argentine Primera Division. The future hosts of the field are quoted as favorites, with Velez having a 2-match losing streak.

Velez Sarsfield

After the victory over Independiente Rivadavia in Copa Argentina, Velez Sarsfield played two matches in the championship and lost both of them to nil, first 0-1 to Platense and then 0-2 to Racing. As a result, after three games played, Velez Sarsfield take only 27th place in the league standings, with only Aldosivi having worse stats. However, it is worth noting that a win in the upcoming game will immediately move the home team up 8-10 spots, as the tournament is still in its early stages and the density of the standings is very high.

Rosario Central

All three of Rosario Central's matches in the current league were draws. They started with a 0-0 draw against Lanús, continued with a 0-2 loss to Atletico Huracan, and a 1-0 win against Godoy Cruz. Rosario has four points, which puts them in 18th place in the league table, but with a negative goal difference. Rosario has played only one away game so far, a 0-2 defeat.

Injuries and suspensions

• Velez Sarsfield: Giannetti will not play;
• Rosario Central: Martinez and Broun will not play.

Head-to-head encounters

Velez Sarsfield and Rosario Central have played 25 head-to-head encounters in five different tournaments, including two face-offs in Copa Libertadores. Overall, Velez had the advantage +11=6-8, 30-24 goal difference. Velez has hosted 12 matches: +6=2-4, 19-15 goal difference in favor of the home team. In 2022, the teams crossed paths in Copa de la Liga Profesional at Rosario Central's field, the home team won with a score of 1-0. The last three games between our teams were won exclusively by the home team.

Expert Betting Tips

Velez Sarsfield has a 2-match losing streak, but before that the future home team had a 7-match unbeaten streak, moreover, Velez Sarsfield made it to the Copa Libertadores, beating Estudiantes 4-0 in the final round of the group stage. It's to the point that the current place in the table, where Velez Sarsfield is, is not indicative; this team could fight for high places. Also note the trend in the confrontation between the teams, namely the home advantage. The last three face-offs have seen the home team win. Thus, we make a bet in favor of the home team, and as for the total, we do not expect a high-scoring game. Here are the betting options for the match:

• W1 for 1.80 at Bet365;
• W1+TU (2.5) for 3.60 at 1xbet;
• Correct score 1-0 for 6.00 at 22bet.

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