Velez – Union

Velez Sarsfield secured a massive point on their visit to Sarmiento last time out, when they drew 1-1 away thanks to a strike from Leonardo Jara in the 102nd minute of the game. El Fortin remain unbeaten since coach Sebastian Mendez’s arrival, having won two and drawn two under his tutelage. Therefore, the team made it 26 points in the Liga Profesional table, seven above Huracan, who are currently losing their top-flight status via the aggregate table. At home, Velez managed 17 of those points as a product of three victories, eight stalemates and two defeats. On Thursday 20, Velez lost on penalties after a 2-2 draw against second-tier side San Martin SJ in the Copa Argentina second round.

Union Santa Fe are yet to claim victories under recently-appointed coach Cristian Gonzalez. Last time out, the team had to settle for an unlucky scoreless home draw against Platense after creating the better goalscoring chances in the game. As a result, El Tatengue are winless in four matches since the new man in charge’s arrival, drawing three and losing one in that spell. The side are now on 26 points in the Liga Profesional, holding a seven-point gap over Huracan, who are currently getting relegated via the aggregate table. On away turf, Union collected two points from the last nine on offer. Key player Imanol Machuca has served his one-game suspension but refused to travel to Buenos Aires while he is negotiating a transfer to Brazilian side Fortaleza EC.

Very important relegation game for both, Velez knows it’s almost a must win for them and one goal should open things up as Union can’t afford to lose it, so I’ll go for the OVER on this very low totals line.

BET: OVER 1.75 @ 1.79