Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Argentine Primera División match.
Platense began the Clausura campaign with a defeat, despite delivering a strong performance in the Apertura. Vélez Sarsfield, by contrast, endured an underwhelming Apertura but started the new phase with a confident win. Historically, however, this fixture has rarely been favourable for the visitors.
Platense
Platense emerged as winners of last season’s Apertura, despite finishing only sixth in their group and scoring a modest 13 goals during that span. The team opened the Clausura with a 1:3 defeat to River Plate, though their hopes of a comeback were significantly diminished by a red card in the 75th minute, followed by another goal conceded in stoppage time. In head-to-head clashes with Vélez Sarsfield, Platense hold a solid record—three wins, one draw, and one loss—with just one of those matches featuring more than two goals.
Vélez Sarsfield
Vélez Sarsfield endured a difficult Apertura, finishing 13th in their group. The squad struggled offensively, managing just seven goals over 13 rounds—only San Martín scored fewer, with five. However, Vélez Sarsfield started the Clausura on a brighter note, securing a 2:1 win over Tigre by scoring twice during first-half injury time. That said, the result was aided by their opponents being reduced to ten men in the 79th minute.
Platense vs Vélez Sarsfield Prediction
Platense showed promise last season and typically enjoy the upper hand in encounters with Vélez Sarsfield. While Vélez Sarsfield claimed victory in their opening match, the outcome was influenced by several favourable moments. In this upcoming clash, Platense are likely to at least avoid defeat, and the game is expected to feature few goals.