Velez Sarsfield succumbed to an unexpected 1-0 defeat away at Talleres in an even an intense game in Cordoba. That result stopped El Fortin’s five-match unbeaten run of three victories and two draws in all competitions. However, Gabriel Heinze’s men haven’t lost any of their last four matches at Jose Amalfitani Stadium, winning three and drawing one of them without even conceding.
Defending league champions Racing Club haven’t enjoyed the season opener. The side played below expectations and ended up drawing 0-0 at home with Union Santa Fe. Therefore, La Academia has claimed a single victory in their last seven matches between the league and the league cup, with five draws and one defeat in that spell.
Velez Sarsfield debut losing against Talleres could show that they won’t be the same team this season after losing important players in the offseason, while some of their signings (like ex Boca’s midfielder Fernando Gago) are still not ready to play. Racing is the defending champion and even though they are not in their best form, they should be able to get something from this game.