Velez Sarsfield vs Sarmiento Junin Prediction: Can Velez win and keep the 1st place for another round?

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

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Velez Sarsfield (WDDDW)

The two teams, Godoy Cruz and Vélez Sarsfield, played a goalless match, 0-0. There were no chances to score in the first half, both teams played cautiously. A goal, disallowed in the 24th minute for offside, was a highlight and a reminder of Godoy Cruz's seeming ineffectiveness in front of goal. Godoy Cruz had more possession of the ball (47%) and took 7 shots, 2 of which on target, but the Argentines did not make it pay for their efforts. Vélez had just 2 attempts on goal and only one on target. In the second half, Godoy Cruz became more counterattacking (57 vs 61%) but Vélez Sarsfield took more control of possession. But Vélez, too, lacked bite, with just 5 attempts on goal, none of which troubled the target. Overall, both teams were far from accurate or creative. Godoy Cruz ended with 43 percent possession and 11 shots in the match, all of which made 2 on target. With more possession (57%), less shots (7), but with low accuracy (1 shot on target), Vélez was also in the less shots category. In this game, attacks were defeated by defenses, and the game ended goalless. With this result, Vélez Sarsfield is in 1st place in the table with 45 points. 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.

Sarmiento Junin (WLLLD)

A balanced match in the 24th round of the Betano Tournament in Argentina ended 1-0 as Sarmiento Junin beat Platense. Sarmiento had less possession of the ball (45% versus 55%) but were much more incisive in the first half. Platense had 5 and the team created 7. But Gho got the decisive goal in injury time, 45+1', when he slotted home after Guiacobini's assist. The shots on goal efficiency was the difference, Sarmiento had 2 accurate shots in the period and Platense just 1. Platense had the better of possession in the second half, managing 61 per cent, but couldn't finish off their dominance with clear chances. The visiting team made just 2 shots on target despite 6 attempts on goal. On the other hand, Sarmiento had opted for the more defensive stance, and played quick transitions, but made only four shots on goal, none of which hit the opposing goal. Overall though, Sarmiento was more efficient in a game that wasn’t filled with clear cut opportunities. The home team had their best chance to win it, with 13 attempts on goal to Platense's 9 and 5 shots on target to Platense's 3. Although Platense enjoyed the better of possession (58%) and did attempt to react after falling behind, they failed to create real chances and Sarmiento's solid defence ensured they failed to press forward. With this result, Sarmiento Junin is in 25th place in the table with 24 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with a record of 16 goals scored and 25 goals conceded.

Extra Betting Tips

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

I think Velez Sarsfield is expected to return to victories, as they really need the 3 points to maintain their 1st place.