Velez Sarsfield vs Independiente predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 5th round of the Liga Profesional Argentina, where  Velez Sarsfield will face Independiente at Estadio José Amalfitani stadium on 16 August at 19:30.

After a draw in their last game played, Velez Sarsfield is currently in 8º position in the tournament with 5 points, while Independiente is currently in 15º position with 2.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Velez Sarsfield vs Independiente.

Velez Sarsfield

Velez Sarsfield comes from playing against Fortaleza EC and finished the match with a result of 0-0, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Velez Sarsfield and Fortaleza EC, Velez Sarsfield team achieved a 36% possession of the ball, with 3 shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by G. Barros Schelotto has achieved 2 wins, 4 draws y 2 defeats. Velez Sarsfield average number of goals per game is 0.5 goals, while they concede an average of 0.5 goals per game. With this trend, they have kept 1 clean sheet in 1 official match. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 4 goals while conceding 4 goals.

Latest statistics in Velez Sarsfield matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 7/8
• Both teams to score: 1/8
• Draw at half-time: 5/8

Independiente

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

In that match between Independiente and River Plate, the Independiente team achieved 44% ball possession, getting 3 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 8 matches, J. Vaccari's team has won 2, drawn 2 and lost 4. Independiente average 1.5 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.0 goals per game. With this trend, they have now kept 1 clean sheet in an official match. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 12 goals while conceding 8 goals.

Latest statistics in Independiente matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Under 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Both teams to score: 3/8
• First to concede goals: 5/8
• Half-time defeat: 5/8

Velez Sarsfield vs Independiente: H2H STATS

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Velez Sarsfield vs Independiente 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 Libertadores de América stadium on 12-02-2025 with the result of 3-0, with Independiente winning.

The last 5 meetings between Velez Sarsfield and Independiente have resulted in 1 win for Velez Sarsfield, 3 wins for Independiente, and 1 draw. In those matches, Velez Sarsfield managed to score 3 goals, while Independiente scored 7 goals against Velez Sarsfield.

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