Independiente vs Velez Sarsfield predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

At home, the team coached by G. Quinteros will try to get a victory thanks to home advantage. The match is the Liga Profesional Argentina 3rd round, where  Independiente will face Velez Sarsfield at Estadio Libertadores de América stadium on 31 January at 17:45.

After a draw in their last game played, Independiente is currently in 11º position in the tournament with 18 points, while Velez Sarsfield is currently in 4º position with 26.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Independiente vs Velez Sarsfield.

Independiente

Independiente comes from playing against Newells Old Boys and finished the match with a result of 1-1, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Independiente and Newells Old Boys, Independiente team achieved a 50% possession of the ball, with 2 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Gabriel Ávalos.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by G. Quinteros has achieved 6 wins, 2 draws . Independiente average number of goals per game is 2.0 goals, while they concede an average of 0.8 goals per game. With this trend they have 2 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 16 goals while conceding 6 goals.

Latest statistics in Independiente matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• First to score: 6/8
• Half-time winner: 4/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8

Velez Sarsfield

The team coached by G. Barros Schelotto heads into this match on the back of a recent 2-1 win over Talleres Cordoba. Thanks to the boost of this victory, the Velez Sarsfield team will be looking for another good result in their visit to Independiente.

In that match between Velez Sarsfield and Talleres Cordoba, the Velez Sarsfield team achieved 54% ball possession, getting 4 shots on goal, 2 of which were goals. The goals were scored by Joaquín García and Manuel Lanzini.

Analysing the last 8 matches, G. Barros Schelotto's team has won 3, drawn 1 and lost 4, and is on a run of 2 consecutive wins and scoring at least one goal in the last 2 matches. Velez Sarsfield average 0.8 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.0 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 official match without a clean sheet. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 6 goals while conceding 8 goals.

Latest statistics in Velez Sarsfield matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 6/8
• Both teams to score: 2/8
• First to concede goals: 5/8
• Draw at half-time: 5/8

Independiente vs Velez Sarsfield: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Independiente vs Velez Sarsfield has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Liga Profesional Argentina competition, in an event that took place at the Estadio José Amalfitani stadium on 16-08-2025 with the result of 2-1, with Velez Sarsfield winning.

The last 5 meetings between Independiente and Velez Sarsfield have resulted in 2 wins for Independiente, 2 wins for Velez Sarsfield, and 1 draw. In those matches, Independiente managed to score 6 goals, while Velez Sarsfield scored 4 goals against Independiente.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals