Velez Sarsfield rescued a point on their visit to Gimnasia LP last time out when drawing 2-2 thanks to a goal from Luca Orellano in the 91st minute. That means the side is third-placed in group 6 on two points. El Fortin is winless in their last three domestic games, with two draws and one defeat. At home, Velez succumbed to a single loss in their last eight top-flight encounters, winning three and drawing four. Velez Sarsfield centre back Lautaro Giannetti saw a red card at Gimnasia LP and is now suspended. Fernando Gago retired from football on Tuesday.
Patronato is yet to earn points in the Copa Liga Profesional after their 2-1 home defeat to Huracan last time out. In fact, the side is now on four consecutive losses since beating Talleres 3-2 at home in March. On away turf, Patronato hasn’t claimed any victories in their last 12 games, drawing five and losing seven. Patronato coach Gustavo Alvarez is still missing Jorge Ortiz and Oliver Paz Benitez, who continue to recover from their respective muscle injuries.
After two consecutive draws, if Velez is going to win a game in this group it has to be this one against the very poor Patronato.