San Martin San Juan vs Velez Sarsfield: Prediction for the Match on September 20, 2025

San Martin San Juan vs Velez Sarsfield: Prediction for the Match on September 20 2025

San Martin San Juan welcomes Velez Sarsfield in what is to be a crucial match in the bottom half of the table. It seems both of these teams desperately need the victory in order to avoid the zone of relegation, and it cannot get higher as Round 9 approaches.

San Martin San Juan: Form and Statistics

San Martin San Juan are not very consistent as they have not scored in the last 3 matches. They leave a goalless draw on a trip to Belgrano, having lost to River Plate. Having been scored only 8 goals with 14 goals against them in the entire tournament, their form on the offensive front has seen them only pick 13 points in 12 matches. Their resilience at home is a little better (25% clean sheet rate) but they possess very low (48) average and high (67) fail-to-score rates. On the offensive side, they count on volume generation: 11.17 shots per game (exceeding the league average), but again with only 6 percent turnover.

San Martin San Juan: Lineup

It is projected that coach Leandro Romagnoli will retain the essence of the team.The arrangement relies on the strict defensive framework and rapid changes. Gonzalez and Jaurena will be the players that distribute play in the midfield and Toloza and Maestro will lead the attack.

San Martin San Juan starting lineup (4-4-2)

Borgogno – Portillo, Caseres, Recalde, Diarte – Salle, Gonzalez, Jaurena, Tijanovich – Toloza, Maestro

Out: Fernandez, Gonzalez, Pelaitay, Watson ( injured)

Head coach: Leandro Romagnoli

Velez Sarsfield: Form and Statistics

Velez have had a mixed run. They won Lanus and Godoy Cruz consecutively, and, after that, goallessly to Huracan, and were beaten in the Copa Argentina. They are also not attacking much as they have scored 9 goals and conceded 9 goals in the Clausura. Their away record is not so impressive - 2 wins in the past 5 away fixtures only - and their attack is inefficient as they were not able to score in 3 of the 5 games. But in defense, they are marginally stronger with 42% away clean sheets, but they also foul (16.17 per game).

Velez Sarsfield: Lineup

Guilermo Schelotto has a slim chance to change his coach after the midweek Copa match, but the player base of the defense will not be changed. The trio of attacking players (Pellegrini, Carrizo - Santos) must revert to pressurize towards more direct football to pierce the low block of San Martin.

Velez Sarsfield starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Marchiori – Gordon, Mammana, Magallan, Gomez – Aliendro, Bouzat – Pellegrini, Galvan, Carrizo - Santos

Out: Andrada, Fernandez, Garcia, Lagos, Braian Romero (injured)

Head coach: Guilermo Schelotto

San Martin San Juan vs Velez Sarsfield Head-to-Head Statistics

San Martin wins: 3 Velez wins: 2 Draws: 1.

The most recent match of these two parties saw Velez triumph 1-0 in their home ground, though they have been less successful when at home San Juan.

San Martin San Juan vs Velez Sarsfield Betting Trends

• Draw No Bet Velez - Velez has had better control on away goals and San Martin have not yet won 4. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.94;
• Less than 2.5 Goals - The two teams are below average with less than 1 goals per game and are highly conservative. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;
• Draw in Half-Time - both San Martin and Velez draw more than 60 percent of their first halves. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.79;

San Martin San Juan vs Velez Sarsfield Match Prediction 20 September 2025

San Martin San Juan will attempt to exploit home advantage and home defense strength, but their problems with attack cannot be simply overlooked. Velez, however, is erratic, but he has the superior squad and strategy. It is anticipated to be a cagey low-scoring affair.

Our match prediction: Draw No Bet Velez for a coefficient of 1.94 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Draw in Half-Time for a coefficient of 1.79 in the 1xbet bookmaker.