Godoy Cruz vs Velez Sarsfield Prediction: Can Velez Sarsfield maintain the 1st place for another round?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Godoy Cruz will face Velez Sarsfield at Stadium Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza. The home side head here after a loss (1-0) against Platense. The visitors come into this game after a draw (0-0) against Lanus.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Godoy Cruz (LLLDD)

The home team Platense beat Godoy Cruz 1-0 in a match with statistical balance in which the home team will be pleased with the outcome. It was an even first half with both sides trying to play their way. Godoy Cruz was less active in attack, registering only 1 of 3 attempts, but Platense had 7 shots, 3 on target. However, possession was even, with 51% for Godoy Cruz, but because the visitor was unable to find the net, it was the difference. The best chance came in stoppage time when Pellegrino missed a penalty and the score remained 0-0 at half-time. Godoy Cruz upped the possession in the second half to 56 per cent but had little to show for it in the way of chances. They attempted only 3 shots and none of them were on target. Although they played deep, Platense were more objective, scoring 6 times and 2 of those saw the opposition defence work hard to prevent the score line widening. Rested in the final minutes, Schor scored the only goal of the match in the 90+1' minute, the persistence paid off, taking full advantage of a collective play to win for the hosts. Overall, the possession was in favour of Godoy Cruz, totalling 52% but they were unable to create anybody real danger. In the other semifinal, Platense was the more incisive with 5 shots on goal against one for their opponent. The numbers also showed the defensive intensity of both teams, as Godoy Cruz made 4 crucial saves and Platense kept their area protected with just one intervention. Platense's victory proves they are a solid team when you put it to use when it's few opportunities that you have, and Godoy Cruz were frustrated that they never capitalized on their possession of the game. With this result, Godoy Cruz is in 17th place in the table with 28 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 draws and 3 losses, with a record of 23 goals scored and 25 goals conceded.

Velez Sarsfield (DDWDD)

Velez Sarsfield and Lanús played to a 0-0 draw in a match littered with defensive intensity and little attacking creativity from either side. Velez held slightly more possession in the first half, 60 percent to Lanús' 40 percent. However, neither team managed to create many clear cut opportunities. Lanús didn't get a single shot on target, while Velez had four shots on target. Velez's Damián Fernández was sent off at the end of the first half and that was a turning point, as the hosts would now be playing the second half with a man down. Lanús made it 2-0 early in the second half, with simply too much possession to get on the end of, but they could only manage three shots on target while increasing possession to 58%. Velez, on the other hand, stood up well defensively, but struggled to turn their chances into actual danger. Velez fired more shots on target (4 to 0) and corners (11 to 3) but was unable to convert on either. Lanús had possession (51% to 49%) slightly in their favour and were more controlled, committing fewer fouls (9 to Velez's 20). A goalless draw was all that was on offer between two sides who created little and were not overly productive in front of goal but whose game was more frequently decided by their errors or fouls than by quality in the final third of the pitch. With this result, Velez Sarsfield is in 1st place in the table with 44 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.

Extra Betting Tips

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

I think that Velez are favorites and they are expected to win this match, or they might lose their 1st place.