Estudiantes vs Velez
Estudiantes are now on four league matches unbeaten (winning two and drawing two) following their valuable 3-1 away success at Godoy Cruz last Tuesday. Therefore, the team made it 35 points in the Liga Profesional, a remarkable campaign that allows them to approach the Copa Libertadores’ spots in the 2021 aggregate table (trailing Boca Juniors, who are occupying the last qualifying spot, by only one point). At home, El Pincha are on nine games without defeat, having won four and drawn five since losing to Independiente in round two.
Velez Sarsfield secured their ticket to the Copa Libertadores 2022 last time out thanks to their 2-0 home victory over Argentinos Juniors, with Lautaro Giannetti and Lucas Pratto scoring. Having won ten of their last 16 league matches (five draws and only one loss in that time), El Fortin are now on 38 points in the Liga Profesional, occupying fourth spot in the respective table. Â
Estudiantes must win if they want to continue fighting for a Copa Libertadores spot, which is something Velez already secured last week, so I expect the hosts to be more focused and win here.