Independiente vs Velez Sarsfield predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 5th round of the Liga Profesional Argentina, where  Independiente will face Velez Sarsfield at Estadio Libertadores de América stadium on 12 February at 18:00.

The home team, Independiente is currently in 2º position in the tournament with 9 points, while Velez Sarsfield is currently in 14º position with 1.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Independiente vs Velez Sarsfield.

Independiente

Independiente comes from playing against River Plate and finished the match with a result of 2-0, with loss for Independiente. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against Velez Sarsfield. In that last match between Independiente and River Plate, Independiente team achieved a 47% possession of the ball, with 3 shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by J. Vaccari has achieved 5 wins, 1 draw y 1 defeat. Independiente average number of goals per game is 1.6 goals, while they concede an average of 0.9 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 match conceding at least one goal. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 6 goals.

Latest statistics in Independiente matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 3/7
• First to score: 4/7
• Half-time winner: 5/7

Velez Sarsfield

Velez Sarsfield, who visit Independiente, are coming from a 0-0 draw against San Lorenzo, so the team coached by S. Domínguez will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Velez Sarsfield and San Lorenzo, the Velez Sarsfield team achieved 69% ball possession, getting 3 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 7 matches, S. Domínguez's team has won 1, drawn 1 and lost 5. Velez Sarsfield average 0.3 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.4 goals per game. With this trend, they have now kept 1 clean sheet in an official match. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 2 goals while conceding 10 goals.

Latest statistics in Velez Sarsfield matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/7
• Both teams to score: 0/7
• First to concede goals: 5/7

Independiente vs Velez Sarsfield: H2H STATS

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Independiente vs Velez Sarsfield prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Copa Argentina competition, in an event that took place at the Estadio Ciudad de Lanús - Néstor Díaz Pérez stadium on 27-09-2024 with the result of 1-0, with Velez Sarsfield winning.

The last 5 meetings between Independiente and Velez Sarsfield have resulted in 2 wins for Independiente, 1 win for Velez Sarsfield, and 2 draws. In those matches, Independiente managed to score 4 goals, while Velez Sarsfield scored 3 goals against Independiente.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals