Betting preview: Vélez Sarsfield vs Boca Juniors should be interesting

There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Superliga game only four days ago.

This is a game between neighbours, usually meaning added motivation and significance.

Vélez Sarsfield form and stats

4-4-1 (win-draw-lost) are the Superliga numbers at home for Vélez Sarsfield, who have the most scored goals (18) at home in Superliga, so far this season. Vélez Sarsfield has a nice streak going on as they have played eleven consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the River Plate defeat 71 days ago.

It's back home for Vélez Sarsfield, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Central Cordoba SdE away with the result 2-1. Juan Martín Lucero and Federico Mancuello found the net in that victory. World class coaching! That was the thoughts of M. Pellegrino when Juan Martín Lucero scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute in the 61st minute. Federico Mancuello (midfield was the top team player in that game with a rating of 8.31/10. Mancuello scored one goal, served one assist, hit three key passes and had 59 successful passes (of 70 total).

Preceding that game was the home draw versus Arsenal de Sarandi that ended 0-0.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Sarsfield have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found eight matches with the results: Won four, drawn two and lost two.

With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (18 in 9 games), Sarsfield's attacking play is working. Vélez Sarsfield have only conceded 7 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.

Boca Juniors form and stats

As the visiting team in Superliga matches, Boca Juniors have produced an overall stat of 4-3-2 so far.

Frank Fabra and Luis Vázquez scored in Boca Juniors's previous match, the home game against Godoy Cruz that ended 2-1. Goalkeeper Agustin Rossi was absolutely vital in the Boca Juniors victory against Godoy Cruz, making six saves. Juan Ramírez got a match rating of 8.15 in that game, top player of the team. Ramírez served one assist, hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 3 of 5 times.

Ahead of that match was the victory versus Huracan at their stadium, the result 3-0.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Juniors playing away and similar expectations, we found three relevant matches. Results were one Boca Juniors win, zero draws and two defeats.

Juniors have scored 12 goals on their travels this season, from 9 away games in the league. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (7 so far).

Head 2 Head

Sarsfield - Boca Juniors 1-7 was the output when these participants formerly met, earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Vélez Sarsfield two wins, four draws and Boca Juniors four victories. As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six games had two or less.

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