Velez vs Gimnasia

Velez Sarsfield fans will have been highly disappointed after the team’s 3-1 away defeat to relegation candidates San Martin SJ 3-1 away. That result also broke a three-game unbeaten run, which included two victories and one draw. Gabriel Heinze’s men remain on 11 points, sitting in a mid-table spot. However, Velez has been strong at home so far, has claimed ten points from 12 available.

Gimnasia LP beat Godoy Cruz 1-0 at home two weeks ago thanks to a goal from Santiago Silva with just 18 minutes to go. El Lobo are producing an irregular campaign with 11 points in eight weeks, but they opened a healthy eight-point gap over Belgrano who occupy the final relegation spot. Gimnasia earned four points in as many league travels, only beating Patronato in week five. Last Saturday, they advanced to the Copa Argentina’s semi-finals by beating second-tier side Central Cordoba on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

This will be an even game between two similar squads, but the hosts are missing key midfielder Vargas so I like the chances of Gimnasia taking something from this game.

BET: Gimnasia +0.5 @ 1.98