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Velez Sarsfield vs Argentinos Jrs: Prediction for the Match on November 23 2025
The knockout stage of the Torneo Betano Clausura starts with a very close match between Velez Sarsfield and Argentinos Juniors. To Velez, this will be an opportunity to turn around an alarming sequence of performances and kick-start their season in front of their own fans, and Argentinos come in with good momentum and one of the most stable statistical records in the league.
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Velez come into this decisive round on the offensive. Their last game a home draw against River Plate 0-0 indicated that the team was still unable to translate possession into goals. Even though Velez has generated a number of attacking moments and made two definite opportunities during that match, the player could not again find the net, which is a motif during their recent performances. In the past five matches, they have been able to win only once and their goal scoring history is among the lowest in the competition with an average of below a goal per match in the Clausura. Velez also spend much time in control but are usually not at the end in the third third, not having scored in over 50 percent of their league games. On the defensive side, though, they are also competitive, at home especially, where they give up a little more than 0.8 goals per game and have a consistent clean sheet percentage. These defense mechanisms will once again play a significant role since they will be up against an Argentinos that possesses greater possession and a superior efficiency in attacks.
Velez Sarsfield: Lineup
Velez is likely to repeat the setup of the match against River Plate, which is a tight 4-2-3-1 formation and emphasizes discipline and short passes out of the back. Marchiori ought to be left in goal having performed well in the last match. Gordon and Pellegrini will probably play as full-backs, and their responsibility will be to curb the frequent wide overloading of Argentinos, which is followed by Silvero and Quiros, who are central to their partnership and play a role of aerial protection and congestion. Midfield Velez is more likely to use the midfield defensive pivot of Aliendro and Bouzat, which is aimed at providing defensive support but assisting in moving the team forward. In front of them, Galvan and Carrizo should work on the flanks, which will add breadth and work rate, and Lanzini will play the role of the creative interline. The sole striker who is to spearhead the attack should be Godoy who is expected to dismantle a defensive setup that rarely gives space.
Velez Sarsfield starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Marchiori – Gordon, Silvero, Quiros, Pellegrini – Aliendro, Bouzat – Galvan, Lanzini, Carrizo - Godoy
Out: Fernandez, Garcia, Machuca, Magallan, Mammana, Montero, Romero (injured), Pellegrini (in doubt)
Head coach: Guilermo Schelotto
Argentinos Jrs: Form and Statistics
Argentinos Juniors come to such knockout tie in better form and with better identity. The fact that they won 2-1 at Estudiantes again showed that the team is capable of dominating a game despite not dominating the territory since they shot more dangerous and made their attempts much more accurate. The side has won four of its five recent matches and has been remarkably consistent throughout the whole season and has had a combination of good offensive production and one of the most stable defence in the league.Having scored over one goal on average per match and conversing a higher percentage than most of the division, Argentina strikers have earned the reputation of efficiency. On the defensive side, they are even more impressive, and they concede less than one a game during the season with an extremely high rate of clean sheets, particularly away. This is the statistical upper hand that they have before the match.
Argentinos Jrs: Lineup
Argentinos will also make use of a flowing 4-3-3 as they used in their victory against Estudiantes. Romero must be retained in goal with a back line consisting of Lozano and Prieto as full backs with Alvarez and Godoy as the defensive pairing. Fattori and Lescano will probably be the ones to occupy the centre of the pitch, providing a mixture of ball-winning, resistance in pressing and short-term circulation. Oroz must supplement them with his attacks forward and his skills of linking the midfield to the attack. In front of the goal, Giaccone, Molina and Lopez should make a good trio, with the movement between the lines of Lopez and the pace of Giaccone, who could give threats to the Velez defence all the time.This formation fits the Argentinos with a preference of a gradual accumulation and a key bombardment, thus they are one of the most strategically flexible teams in the Clausura.
Argentinos Jrs starting lineup (4-3-3)
Romero – Lozano, Alvarez, Godoy, Prieto – Fattori, Oroz, Lescano – Giaccone, Molina, Lopez
Out: Antoni, Cardozo, Gho, Gimenez, Rodriguez (injured)
Head coach: Nicolas Diez
Velez Sarsfield vs Argentinos Jrs Head-to-Head Statistics
In spite of the season argument, which the Argentinos come to with better metrics, the history between the two sides is exceptionally balanced. Velez have a narrow victory margin of five over four in their final thirteen matches with both of them having drawn four. Recent confrontations have been more of a defensive minded confrontation than a football full of attacking, and have been characterized by few than one and a half goals per match on average. This trend is indicative of another close match, especially with the knockout aspect of the tie and low scoring history of the two teams in a direct face off.
Velez Sarsfield vs Argentinos Jrs Betting Trends
- Argentinos Juniors Draw No Bet - Despite their higher average points per game, their higher attacking and secure defense, the Argentinos have a large statistical advantage. The fact that they have formed recently is also psychologically an advantage compared to a struggling side of Velez. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.87;
- Under 2 Goals - The two clubs have been quite biased in the number of low scoring events throughout the season with most of the games in the league ending with two goals or less. This tendency is supported by their recent head-to-head performance where the results were close, and the games were characterized by sluggish tactical pace. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.66;
- Goals of Velez Sarsfield Under 0.5 - This choice matches well with the offensive profile of Velez given that they have had many games without scoring, and that they have had frequent problems in front of goal. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 2.5;
Velez Sarsfield vs Argentinos Jrs Match Prediction 23 November 2025
This Round of 16 duel is sure to be characterized by the strategy and details. Velez will attempt to take the match at their pace and force their defensive sanity whereas Argentinos Juniors will have faith in their better collective equilibrium and assault efficiency. As the dynamics are different, the Argentinos proceed to seem more likely to manage the tempo and build out the decisive moments. In a goal-starved side, hard work and accuracy are most likely to be the deciding factor.
Our match prediction: Argentinos Juniors Draw No Bet for a coefficient of 1.87 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: Under 2 Goals for a coefficient of 1.66 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
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