Est. La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield Prediction

    📢 What can Estudiantes La Plata and Velez Sarsfield bring to the table in the 8th round of the Primera? Estudiantes currently top the standings, showcasing impressive form with a string of consecutive victories. Their defense is solid, and their attack is efficient. Velez Sarsfield are also riding high, delivering strong performances on the road. Both teams are motivated to solidify their positions at the top, making the upcoming clash intriguing.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 July 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Estudiantes de La Plata):

    • ball possession percentage: 61% vs 39%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
    • fouls: 11 vs 13;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 3.

    📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Estudiantes de La Plata and Velez Sarsfield:

    • played 38 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 15, draws - 10;
    • number of goals - 37 against 47;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.16, in the 2nd half - 1.05;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.21.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    33%
    13 Wins
    26%
    10 Draws
    41%
    16 Wins
    Total games
    39
    Total Goals Avg
    2.18
    Both teams scored
    31%
    0.95
    Total average
    1.23
    1.9
    Yellow cards
    1.69
    Last matches
    02.03.26
    Primera Division
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Velez Sarsfield
    Velez Sarsfield
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    5
    13
    16
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    08.07.25
    ARG Supercopa
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Estudiantes de La Plata
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    Velez Sarsfield
    Velez Sarsfield
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    22.12.24
    Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional
    Velez Sarsfield
    Velez Sarsfield
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Estudiantes de La Plata
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    24.09.24
    Primera Division
    Velez Sarsfield
    Velez Sarsfield
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Estudiantes de La Plata
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    05.05.24
    Copa de la Superliga
    Velez Sarsfield
    Velez Sarsfield
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    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Estudiantes de La Plata
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    Estudiantes de La Plata Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Newell´s Old Boys, away team - Estudiantes de La Plata). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.

    Here's the game statistics (Estudiantes de La Plata vs Newell´s Old Boys):

    • ball possession: 64% vs 36%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
    • fouls: 12 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 7 vs 1.

    Estudiantes La Plata are delivering outstanding performances this season, currently sitting at the top of the table. The team have won 4 out of their last 5 matches and remain unbeaten during this stretch. Their defense is solid, conceding an average of just 0.29 goals per match. Meanwhile, their attack is consistent, scoring approximately 1 goal per game.

    Match Results: Estudiantes de La Plata

    Last matches
    31.05.26
    Football Cup
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Club Atletico Rosario Central
    Club Atletico Rosario Central
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    27.05.26
    Copa Libertadores
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Independiente Medellin
    Independiente Medellin
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    21.05.26
    Copa Libertadores
    Flamengo
    Flamengo
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Estudiantes de La Plata
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    10.05.26
    Primera Division
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Racing Club Avellaneda
    Racing Club Avellaneda
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    06.05.26
    Copa Libertadores
    Cusco
    Cusco
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Estudiantes de La Plata
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    Velez Sarsfield Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Velez Sarsfield, away - Deportivo Riestra). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.

    Here are the match stats (Velez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra):

    • ball possession: 71% vs 29%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
    • fouls: 10 vs 15;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 4.

    Vélez Sarsfield are demonstrating strong form on the road, having avoided defeat in eight of their last nine away fixtures. Over their last five matches, they have secured two wins and three draws, averaging 0.8 goals scored per game while conceding the same amount. Their second-place standing in the table highlights their good form and ability to compete with the league leaders.

    Match Results: Velez Sarsfield

    Last matches
    11.05.26
    Primera Division
    Velez Sarsfield
    Velez Sarsfield
    Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata
    Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata
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    04.05.26
    Primera Division
    Velez Sarsfield
    Velez Sarsfield
    Newell´s Old Boys
    Newell´s Old Boys
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    1.22
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    01.05.26
    Football Cup
    Velez Sarsfield
    Velez Sarsfield
    Gimnasia Y Tiro de Salta
    Gimnasia Y Tiro de Salta
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    27.04.26
    Primera Division
    Velez Sarsfield
    Velez Sarsfield
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    Union de Santa Fe
    Union de Santa Fe
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    1.42
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    20.04.26
    Primera Division
    San Lorenzo
    San Lorenzo
    Velez Sarsfield
    Velez Sarsfield
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    Estudiantes de La Plata

    The hosts are dealing with a significant number of absences. Alexis Castro, Gabriel Neves, Guido Carrillo, and José Sosa will be sidelined due to muscle injuries. Santiago Arzamendia is out for the summer after tearing his cruciate ligament.

    Velez Sarsfield

    The visitors also have their share of absences. Diego Valdes is sidelined with a shin injury and won't return to the field until March. Hano Gordon is out until the end of October due to a torn cruciate ligament. Matias Pellegrini is unavailable due to a tendon injury and is expected back in a few weeks.

    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 38;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 6; number of draws - 8;
    • Average first-half total: 1.16;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.47, while the visitors net 0.68.

    First-Half Stats: Estudiantes de La Plata (home) vs Velez Sarsfield (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
    • wins: 1 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
    • losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (33.33%);
    • draws: 2 (66.67%) vs 2 (66.67%);
    • Average goals scored: 0.67 vs 1;
    • Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.67.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 1 vs 1;
    • losses: 1 vs 3;
    • draws: 8 vs 6;
    • Average first-half total: 0.3 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.1) vs 0.6 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.4).
    Trends
    • Estudiantes de La Plata have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 games (Primera Division).
    👉Prediction: 1st Half Draw(odds: 1.64)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 38;
    • home team wins - 13, away team wins - 15, draws - 10.

    Statistics: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield

    • matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
    • wins: 4 vs 4;
    • win percentage: 57% vs 57%;
    • losses: 0 vs 0;
    • draws: 3 vs 3.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 7 vs 4;
    • losses: 0 vs 2;
    • draws: 3 vs 4.
    👉Prediction: Estudiantes de La Plata Handicap (0)(odds: 1.45)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 0.97, the guests - 1.24;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.21;
    • both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 5.

    Statistics: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield

    • average total in the tournament: 1.29 vs 1.71;
    • average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.14;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.29 vs 0.29;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.71 vs 0.86;
    • Estudiantes de La Plata: average total at home in the tournament -  1.33;
    • Velez Sarsfield: average total away in the tournament - 1;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 2) vs 0.8 (away - 0.75).
    Trends
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in last 9 Estudiantes de La Plata games against Velez Sarsfield.
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Velez Sarsfield away games (Primera Division).
    👉Prediction: Estudiantes de La Plata Total goals Under (1.5)(odds: 1.58)

    Prediction on corners

    Estudiantes de La Plata: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 4.33;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; at home field - 3.25.

    Velez Sarsfield: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.86, away - 3;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 5.75.
    Trends
    • Estudiantes de La Plata have taken under 5.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games.
    • Estudiantes de La Plata have taken under 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games (Primera Division).
    • Estudiantes de La Plata have taken under 5.5 corners in last 5 home games (Primera Division).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Estudiantes de La Plata Total Under (5.5)(odds: 1.53)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 38;
    • both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 5 times.

    Statistics: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 4;
    • number of BTTS matches for Estudiantes de La Plata at home - 1 (33%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Velez Sarsfield away - 2 (67%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Estudiantes de La Plata at home - 1 (25%);
    • BTTS matches for Velez Sarsfield away - 2 (50%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No)(odds: 1.59)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 0:0 (16/102, 15.7%), 1:0 (16/102, 15.7%);
    • Estudiantes de La Plata at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (2/3, 66.7%);
    • Velez Sarsfield away most often play: 1:1 (2/3, 66.7%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    0:0 - 17.31% (odds 5.5)
    1:0 - 16.28% (odds 5.5)
    1:1 - 14.07% (odds 5.5)

    👉Prediction: Correct Score (0:0)(odds: 5.5)

    Editor's Prediction

    Both teams have kicked off the season in fine form and are clearly aiming for victory in this round's marquee matchup. Their head-to-head encounters consistently deliver high-scoring affairs, with at least two goals netted in nine consecutive games. Considering both teams' current form and motivation, this could turn into quite an open game. In such a scenario, it makes sense to bet on over 1.5 goals.

    Our choice
    Total goals Over (1.5) at odds of -167*
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    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (28 February 2026, 22:29)

    Betting Tips: Estudiantes de La Plata - Velez Sarsfield

    Estudiantes de La Plata have drawn in the 1st half
    estudiantes-de-la-platain last 5 games (Primera Division).
    1st Half Draw
    Bovada
    -118
    Velez Sarsfield have not lost
    velez-sarsfieldin 8 of last 9 away games (Primera Division).
    velez-sarsfieldin last 7 games (Primera Division).
    Velez Sarsfield will not lose
    Everygame
    -156
    Estudiantes de La Plata have not lost
    estudiantes-de-la-platain last 13 games.
    estudiantes-de-la-platain last 11 games (Primera Division).
    Estudiantes de La Plata will not lose
    Everygame
    -455
    Estudiantes de La Plata have scored under 1.5 goals
    estudiantes-de-la-platavelez-sarsfieldin 6 of last 7 games against Velez Sarsfield (Primera Division).
    estudiantes-de-la-platain 12 of last 14 games (Primera Division).
    Estudiantes de La Plata Total goals Under (1.5)
    Everygame
    -250
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    Est. La Plata - Velez Sarsfield Table position

    Apertura Group A
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    Estudiantes de La Plata
    1694319-731
    2.
    Boca Juniors
    Boca Juniors
    1686222-930
    3.
    Velez Sarsfield
    Velez Sarsfield
    1677218-1228
    4.
    Talleres de Cordoba
    Talleres de Cordoba
    1675417-1326
    6.
    Atletico Lanus
    Atletico Lanus
    1666418-1524

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    5 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    2 - Loses
    Wins - 4
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 11
    Conceded - 5
    +6
    +5
    14 - Scored
    9 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    4
    3
    Draws
    3
    2
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    11
    Scored
    14
    5
    Conceded
    9
    1.6
    Match goals average
    2.3
    1.1
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.4
    0.5
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.9
    3
    Both teams scored
    4
    82'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    64'
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