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

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

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
Latest news
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).
- Estudiantes de La Plata have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 games (Primera Division).
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 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).
- 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 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.
- 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 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%).
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)
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.