Godoy Cruz vs Velez
Godoy Cruz’s six-match unbeaten streak of four victories and two draws in league action came to an end last time out, when the team ended up losing 2-1 away at Union Santa Fe in an entertaining match. Therefore, the team remain on 17 points in the Liga Profesional: even though it’s a good campaign, they have been displaced from the Copa Sudamericana places in the aggregate table and are now looking at the relegation rankings again, sitting only six points above the first drop spot, occupied by Aldosivi. On a positive note, Godoy Cruz are on nine home matches unbeaten, having won the last five and drawn the previous four.
Velez Sarsfield continue finding trouble in the league. Last time out, they had to settle for a 1-1 home draw against Huracan in a hard-fought game. El Fortin have been winless in their last six league matches (four stalemates and two defeats). As a result, the team accumulated only eight points in the Liga Profesional, a poor campaign that places them far away from the continental places in the aggregate table. On the road, Velez are on five league games without a win, drawing three and losing two.
I have to go here with this solid Godoy Cruz, against a Velez that has struggled in the league lately and plays Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals next Wednesday so might not be 100% focused on this game.