CA Independiente vs CA Velez Sarsfield, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Independiente vs CA Velez Sarsfield — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Libertadores de America.
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CA Velez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Lucas Germanotta
- Referee Ivan Nunez
- Referee Fernando Rapallini
- Referee J. Carreras
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Velez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracan | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucuman | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Union | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Córdoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanus | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Córdoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junín | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | CA Velez Sarsfield | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Mar | CA River Plate | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Mar | CA Aldosivi | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | Racing Club | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | CA San Martín de San Juan | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | CA Independiente | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | CA Tucuman | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | AA Argentinos Juniors | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Mar | CA Tigre | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | CA Colon | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Independiente | CA Velez Sarsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #1 |
| 40 | Points | 51 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 9 / 13 / 5 | W / D / L | 14 / 9 / 4 |
| 25 | Scored | 38 |
| 17 | Conceded | 16 |
| +8 | GD | +22 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.89 |
| 33% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
43%
Clean Sheets
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts). CA Velez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Independiente
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Velez Sarsfield
0-15
5/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 1 A |
CA Velez Sarsfield
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Manuel Lanzini | 4 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Libertadores de America!
- 5' CA Independiente have won 170 goals from 163 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 8' Goal! Leandro Fernandez scores his 6 goal in 163 matches.
- 13' Pablo Hernandez was booked on 13.
- 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Independiente and CA Velez Sarsfield are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lautaro Gianetti made 164 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ariel Holan will be considering his options from the bench.
- 29' Hernan De La Fuente has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
- 34' Argentina international Fabricio Bustos has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 39' CA Independiente are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CA Velez Sarsfield's shape.
- 40' CA Independiente player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Leandro Fernandez on 44 minutes.
- 46' Poor challenge from Joaquin Laso. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' The whistle greets Gaston Silva as he departs to be replaced by Fernando Gaibor.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gabriel Heinze might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' What a strike from Silvio Romero! The score is 1-1.
- 56' It is a substitution in CA Independiente team. Francisco Pizzini is replaced by Martin Benitez on 56 minute.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Independiente in their trying to find a way past CA Velez Sarsfield's compact .
- 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Independiente and CA Velez Sarsfield are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 76' The travelling CA Velez Sarsfield supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 81' Thiago Almada has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matias Vargas on 81 minute.
- 84' Against the run of play, Pablo Perez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 87' Time for substitution for CA Independiente. Silvio Romero is replaced by Mauro Molina.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — CA Independiente 2-1 CA Velez Sarsfield.
Lineups
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
-
20
Gaston Silva ↓ Fernando Gaibor 46'
- 16
- 2
- 8
- 19
- 23
- 6
-
18
Silvio Romero ↓ Mauro Molina 87'
- 29
- 11
Bench
- 15
- 28
-
10
Fernando Gaibor ↑ 46'
-
7
Martin Benitez ↑ 56'
-
26
Mauro Molina ↑ 87'
- 13
- 14
Coach
Ariel Holan
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Matias Vargas ↓ Thiago Almada 81'
- 17
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 16
- 28
- 10
- 30
- 12
- 18
Bench
- 29
- 27
- 11
- 22
- 9
-
23
Thiago Almada ↑ 81'
- 31
Coach
Gabriel Heinze
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Silvio Romero | 3 |
| Thiago Almada | 2 |
| Ayrton Costa | 1 |
| Lucas Pratto | 1 |
| Alan Sonora | 1 |
| Leandro Fernandez | 1 |
| Thiago Aguirre | 1 |
| Pablo Perez | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Independiente Form
2019-03-30
CA Independiente
2–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2019-03-17
CA River Plate
3–0
CA Independiente
L
2019-03-10
CA Independiente
2–0
CA Aldosivi
W
2019-03-04
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–0
CA Independiente
L
2019-02-24
CA Independiente
1–3
Racing Club
L
2019-02-17
CA San Martín de San Juan
1–1
CA Independiente
D
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2019-03-30
CA Independiente
2–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
2019-03-16
CA Velez Sarsfield
2–0
CA Tucuman
W
2019-03-12
AA Argentinos Juniors
0–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2019-03-04
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–2
CA Tigre
L
2019-02-23
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
0–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2019-02-15
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–1
CA Colon
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.13
CA Independiente xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
I would bet for:
CA Independiente or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Independiente win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
CA Independiente or Draw
73%
Draw or CA Velez Sarsfield
58%
CA Independiente or CA Velez Sarsfield
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Velez Sarsfield win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
10.5%
2 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 0
2.8%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — CA Independiente
| Handicap | CA Independiente covers | Push | CA Velez Sarsfield covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 22% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

