Velez Sarsfield vs Independiente: Prediction for the Match on August 17 2025
Independiente will play Velez Sarsfield in a match between two sides which are in desperate need of a turn-around.Velez is one of the least scoring teams in the Clausura and Independiente is seeking some stability after a series of hard games. Both teams are desperate of some points and this game might define their second half of the tournament.
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Form and statisticsVelez enter this game after losing 1-0 to San Lorenzo and drawing 0-0 with Fortaleza in the Copa Sudamericana. They have not been able to score in the past three games and in the past 10 games in the league they have managed to score only 4 times. Their xG per game is only 0.84 and they have scored 70 percent of the time this term.They do however keep it tight at the back with 40% clean sheets at home and only conceding over 1.5 goals in 20% of fixtures. They are also impressive at home with an average of 69 percent possession, but fail to translate the same into goals.
Velez Sarsfield: Lineup
The coach Guilermo Schelotto has a good chance of deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation in a bid to unleash his team attacking capabilities. Machuca and Carrizo can give width on the flanks and Braian Romero will be the leader of the line.
� Velez Sarsfield starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Marchiori – Gordon, Silvero, Magallan, Gomez – Aliendro, Baeza –Machuca, Galvan, Carrizo - Braian Romero
⛔️ Out: Andrada, Bouzat, Fernandez, Garcia, Monzon, Santos, Valdes (injured)
� Head coach: Guilermo Schelotto
Independiente: Form and Statistics
Independiente comes into this game with a good 0-0 draw at home to River Plate, a result that gave the club a much needed point after two defeats on the bounce. The team has now lost five consecutive games, and in the process has only managed to score once. They are out of form but they have higher away xG (1.18) compared to their hosts and a more potent attack with shot conversion rate of 9% as compared to the 4% of Velez. They have their largest problem when it comes to defensive vulnerability in which they have conceded in 82 percent of their away matches.
Independiente: Lineup
Julio Vaccari has been supposed to keep his flexible 4-2-3-1 formation. Mazzantti and Avalos must be creative to the solo striker Montiel, who still seeks to find his scoring form.
� Independiente starting lineup (4-3-3)
Rey – Vera, Lomonaco, Valdez, Zabala – Loyola, Rodrigo Fernandez, Cabral – Mazzantti, Avalos, Montiel
⛔️ Out: Freire ( injured)
� Head coach: Julio Vaccari
Velez Sarsfield vs Independiente Head-to-Head Statistics
The recent five matches played between these two teams have been evenly matched with the two teams winning one match each, and a draw. They last met and Independiente won convincingly 3-0. This is however demonstrated by the fact that 3 of their last 5 games have had less than 2.5 goals, due to the lack of attacking prowess.
Velez Sarsfield vs Independiente Betting Trends
- Draw at Half Time - Velez has a 60 percent chance of drawing at half time at home and Independiente 45 percent away. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.89;
- Both Teams to Score - No - BTTS has been witnessed in 28 percent of the merged games. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;
- Under 2 Goals - Both teams are poor in front of goal. 1.66 (Bet365)This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.67;
Velez Sarsfield vs Independiente Match Prediction 17 August 2025
Independiente had the upper hand in terms of attacking slightly but Velez had a better defensive system and home advantage and this could neutralize the attacking. The opportunities could be scarce in what promises to be a cagey game. It is the most likely that a draw with low score will be obtained.
Our match prediction: Draw at Half Time for a coefficient of 1.89 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score - No for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
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