Stadium: Estadio José Amalfitani (Buenos Aires)
17.09.2025 00:00
Referee: Sampaio W. (Bra)
Velez Sarsfield vs Racing Club: Prediction and odds on the Match on 17 September 2025
One of the most interesting quarterfinal duels of the Copa Libertadores is being played at the Jose Amalfitani Stadium, where Velez Sarsfield will host Argentine rivals Racing Club in the first match of this phase of the competition. It will be one of the toughest duels of the quarter-finals, as a lot is at stake for both teams. It's tough to find a difference between these teams, as both are playing well, especially in big matches. It certainly will be a duel that will be uncertain until the end of the second match next week.
Claim Welcome BonusVelez Sarsfield: form and statistics
Velez finished as Group H winners and easily advanced to the first knockout stage, defeating Fortaleza 2-0 on aggregate, without conceding a goal in both match. In Brazil they held Fortaleza and the match ended without goals 0:0. In the second match in this stadium they showed their other face, attacked a lot more and in the end won 2:0. However, their ambitions for a sixth consecutive victory were dashed by a goalless draw against Huracan in the domestic league last weekend. El Fortin have shown remarkable defensive resilience, having kept a clean sheet in six of their last seven matches in all competitions. They will be without the injured Joaquín García, Isaias Andrada, Thiago Fernandez, and Brian Romero for this match.
Velez Sarsfield: Lineup
🔖Velez Sarsfield probable starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Marchiori T. (GK) - Gordon J., Mammana E., Quiros A., Gomez E. - Aliendro R.,Bouzat A. - Carrizo M., Galvan T., Pellegrini M. - Santos M.
⛔️ Out: Joaquín García, Isaias Andrada, Thiago Fernandez, and Brian Romero
👤 Head coach: Barros Schelotto
Racing Club: form and statistics
La Academia dominated the group, taking 13 points from six games, five more than second-placed Fortaleza. They narrowly advanced and took a place in the round of 16, beating Uruguayan side Penarol 3-2 on aggregate, with two late goals in the return leg in their stadium, even though they received two red cards before they scored the third goals which qualified them in the quarterfinals. Their form has been problematic – four defeats in their last six – but they have been boosted by a 2-0 win over San Lorenzo in the previous round. Racing will be missing several players, including former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo, who is suspended for a red card in the return leg against Penarol.
Racing Club: Lineup
🔖Racing Club probable starting lineup (5-2-3):
Arias G. (GK) - Martirena Torres G. N., Pardo F., Sosa S., Colombo N., Rojas G. - Nardoni J., Almendra A. E. - Solari S., Adrian Martinez, Balboa A
⛔️ Out: Di Cesare M., Fernandez A., Rodriguez I., Rojo M., Zuculini B.
👤 Head coach: Gustavo Costas
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Velez Sarsfield vs Racing Club: head to head statistics
In 54 matches so far in all competitions, Velez Sarsfield recorded 19 victories, just one more than Racing Club, while the remaining 17 matches ended without a winner.
Velez Sarsfield vs Racing Club: Betting Tips & Odds
- Velez Sarsfield haven't conceded a goal in their last five matches. This option is available on the Bet365 bookmaker website at 1.68 odds;
- Four of their last five matches ended with less than 2.5 goals scored. This option is available on the Betway bookmaker website at 1.47 odds;
- Velez Sarsfield won in their last four matches at home. This option is available on the 1xbet bookmaker website at 2.7 odds;
Velez Sarsfield vs Racing Club match prediction 17 September 2025
Although Racing have a stronger squad on paper, their form, especially away, does not inspire confidence. Velez's team discipline and defensive stability, with the support of the home crowd, could prove decisive in this first leg. This is a real opportunity for El Fortin to gain an advantage before the second leg. In my opinion, we won't watch a very interesting and fast football. I don't expect many chances created or goals scored in this match. This is a match that can be decided by an individual moment of inspiration, and I think that Velez Starsfied have a slight advantage in this encounter.
Our match prediction is HT - draw for odds of 1.92 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match is Team 2 won't score a goal for odds of 2.65 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly, Team 1 to win for 2.7 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
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