Velez vs Independiente
After a promising 2023 debut, Velez Sarsfield really deflated their performance and succumbed to a 1-0 away defeat at Newell’s Old Boys in an uneventful round-two game. Therefore, Alexander Medina’s men remain on three points from six available in the Liga Profesional as the aforementioned result put an end to a two-match winning streak in league action. On the other hand, El Fortin feel really confident when they play as hosts: Velez won their last six home matches since losing to Newell’s Old Boys in September. Coach Alexander Medina can pick from all his regulars on Saturday.
Independiente wasted a big chance of staying as league leaders last Sunday, when they played a poor game and suffered a surprising 2-1 home defeat to Platense. Therefore, Leandro Stillitano’s men collected three points across the first two rounds in the Liga Profesional. The loss also put an end to El Rojo’s four-match unbeaten streak of two victories and two draws in league action. Independiente have been confident on the road lately, winning four and drawing one of the last six (along with a single defeat).
Another low totals line in a game between two teams that will go for the win. In 6 of the last 7 times they met there were at least 2 goals, and I can imagine another similar open game.