Vélez Sarsfield vs River Plate Prediction: Will Vélez Sarsfield maintain their unbeatable moment at home?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, River Plate will face Platense at Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a draw (0-0) against Rosario. The visitors come from a draw (1-1) against Sporting Cristal for Copa Libertadores, and a win (2-1) against Platense in the last round of the league.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Vélez Sarsfield (DLDLD)

Vélez Sarsfield's team comes to this game after a draw against Rosario (0-0). Despite the fact that possession of the ball was divided, Vélez Sarsfield's team was always superior in terms of opportunities. However, the team would not be able to finalize the opportunities created and each team would end up taking only 1 point. The team of the game has overcome some difficulties, not winning since the 8th round. Since then the team has 5 draws and 3 defeats. They are one of the teams in the worst form in recent games. In the last 5 games, they have 3 draws and 2 defeats, having scored only 1 goal and conceded 4.

River Plate (DWLWL)

The River Plate team comes to this game after a draw against Sporting Cristal (1-1) in the Copa Libertadores, and a victory against Platense (2-1) in the last round of the league. Against Platense, the River Plate team started very well, scoring after 3'. The team would suffer a tie shortly after, at 12', but would enter again very well in the 2nd half, making it 2-1 and taking the 3 points. The River Plate team maintains the 1st place, now adding 40 points, 5 more than the 2nd place. So far they are the 2nd best attack, with 29 goals scored, and the 2nd best defense, with only 9 goals conceded.

Expert Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, River Plate has won 1, Vélez Sarsfield has won 2, and there’s 2 draws. Goals were scored in 4 of those 5 games, but with both teams scoring in just 2 of those games.

River Plate is a favorite to win this match, yet it is predicted to be a hard match for them as Vélez was unbeatable at home in the last 4 games.