Wednesday , 30 September 2026

CA Velez Sarsfield vs CA Independiente, Superliga Argentina 2021 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2021
CA Velez Sarsfield
3 – 3
Full Time
CA Independiente
Sat 2 Oct 2021 · 23:15 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Geronimo Poblete 26' Y
Geronimo Poblete 27' Y
Y 33' Fabricio Bustos
Y 34' Fabricio Bustos
Y 37' Sergio Barreto
Y 45' Juan Manuel Insaurralde
Y 68' Ayrton Costa
Lautaro Gianetti 70' Y
Y 82' Lucas Daniel Romero
Cristian Alberto Tarragona 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CA Vélez Sarsfield vs CA Independiente — Superliga Argentina .

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 Cordoba 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 Cordoba 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 Junin 27 26
27 CA Banfield 27 24
28 CA Barracas Central 27 23

Head-to-Head

3
5
1
CA Velez Sarsfield 9 games · Avg 2.3 goals CA Independiente
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-02 CA Velez Sarsfield 3–3 CA Independiente 2019-10-06 CA Velez Sarsfield 2–0 CA Independiente 2019-03-30 CA Independiente 2–1 CA Velez Sarsfield

Recent Form

CA Velez Sarsfield
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct CA Independiente H 3–3 D
24 Sep CA Sarmiento de Junin A 1–0 W
18 Sep CA Aldosivi H 3–2 W
14 Sep Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata A 0–0 D
06 Sep CA Union H 4–0 W
29 Aug CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba H 3–0 W
CA Independiente
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct CA Velez Sarsfield A 3–3 D
26 Sep CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba H 1–4 L
19 Sep CA Huracan A 1–0 W
13 Sep CA Lanus H 0–1 L
06 Sep CA River Plate A 1–1 D
28 Aug CA Colon H 3–0 W

Season Stats

CA Velez Sarsfield CA Independiente
#1 Position #7
51 Points 40
27 Played 27
14 / 9 / 4 W / D / L 9 / 13 / 5
38 Scored 25
16 Conceded 17
+22 GD +8
1.89 PPG 1.48
52% Win % 33%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
37% Clean Sheets
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
30% Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season

CA Velez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts). CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA Velez Sarsfield
0-15
7/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Independiente
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
5/5
61-75
–/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Velez Sarsfield
Ronaldo Martinez 8 G 1 A
Manuel Lanzini 6 G
Florian Monzon 6 G
Matias Pellegrini 3 G 2 A
CA Independiente
Gabriel Avalos 11 G 5 A
Matias Abaldo 5 G 3 A
Santiago Gabriel Montiel 4 G 4 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between CA Velez Sarsfield and CA Independiente.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CA Velez Sarsfield that had 169 games and scored 211 goals.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Velez Sarsfield side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 12' CA Velez Sarsfield is taking the lead after the goal scored by Lucas Janson on 12.
  • 13' What composure from Silvio Romero! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 23' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 23 minutes.
  • 26' It’s a booking for CA Velez Sarsfield player. Geronimo Poblete gets a Yellow card.
  • 27' Poor challenge from Geronimo Poblete. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 31' Silvio Romero makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and CA Independiente are in front.
  • 33' The referee calls foul for Fabricio Bustos. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 34' Fabricio Bustos is having his name booked by the referee on 34.
  • 37' Controversy at the stadium! Sergio Barreto argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 45' Juan Manuel Insaurralde was booked on 45.
  • 50' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alan Sonora is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CA Independiente.
  • 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 60' The 26-year-old Javier Ostachuk has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 65' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 67' Andres Roa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brian Martinez at the 67 minute mark.
  • 68' Poor challenge from Ayrton Costa. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 68' CA Velez Sarsfield manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ricardo Centurion is hanging Lucas Janson on the field on 68 minute.
  • 70' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lautaro Gianetti on 70 minutes.
  • 71' Ayrton Costa adds to his 0 season tally! CA Independiente lead 1-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 75' The CA Independiente bench stirs into life. Alan Sonora is withdrawn and Gonzalo Asis gets his opportunity.
  • 80' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 82' CA Independiente receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 82.
  • 82' It is a substitution in CA Velez Sarsfield team. Luca Orellano is replaced by Cristian Alberto Tarragona on 82 minute.
  • 85' The referee calls foul for Cristian Alberto Tarragona. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 88' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Thiago Almada makes it 2-3.
  • 90' CA Velez Sarsfield manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mateo Pellegrino is hanging Juan Lucero on the field on 90 minute.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

CA Vélez Sarsfield Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mauricio Pellegrino

CA Independiente Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julio Falcioni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Silvio Romero 3
Thiago Almada 2
Dilan Godoy 1
Lucas Janson 1
Felipe Loyola 1
Juan Lucero 1
Matias De los Santos 1
Ayrton Costa 1

Head to Head

2021-10-02 CA Velez Sarsfield 3–3 CA Independiente 2019-10-06 CA Velez Sarsfield 2–0 CA Independiente 2019-03-30 CA Independiente 2–1 CA Velez Sarsfield

CA Vélez Sarsfield Form

2021-10-02 CA Velez Sarsfield 3–3 CA Independiente D 2021-09-24 CA Sarmiento de Junin 0–1 CA Velez Sarsfield W 2021-09-18 CA Velez Sarsfield 3–2 CA Aldosivi L 2021-09-14 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 0–0 CA Velez Sarsfield D 2021-09-06 CA Velez Sarsfield 4–0 CA Union L 2021-08-29 CA Velez Sarsfield 3–0 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba L

CA Independiente Form

2021-10-02 CA Velez Sarsfield 3–3 CA Independiente D 2021-09-26 CA Independiente 1–4 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba L 2021-09-19 CA Huracan 0–1 CA Independiente W 2021-09-13 CA Independiente 0–1 CA Lanus L 2021-09-06 CA River Plate 1–1 CA Independiente D 2021-08-28 CA Independiente 3–0 CA Colon W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66 CA Vélez Sarsfield xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 CA Independiente xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CA Vélez Sarsfield49% Draw26% CA Independiente25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

CA Vélez Sarsfield or Draw
75%
Draw or CA Independiente
51%
CA Vélez Sarsfield or CA Independiente
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA Vélez Sarsfield34% Draw45% CA Independiente21%
Actual: CA Independiente win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — CA Vélez Sarsfield

Handicap CA Vélez Sarsfield covers Push CA Independiente covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 22% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

CA Vélez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.