CA Vélez Sarsfield vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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CA Vélez Sarsfield vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Vélez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
- Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Lucas Germanotta
- Referee Diego Abal
- Referee Ecuardo Lucero
- Referee Jorge Broggi
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Vélez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracán | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucumán | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Unión | 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 Lanús | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | CA San Martín de San Juan | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Oct | CA Aldosivi | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | CA Talleres | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Sep | CA San Martin de Tucuman | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | CA Boca Juniors | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | CA Vélez Sarsfield | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | CA Unión | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | CA Rosario Central | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Sep | CA Patronato | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Sep | CA San Martin de Tucuman | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Vélez Sarsfield | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #19 |
| 51 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 14 / 9 / 4 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 11 |
| 38 | Scored | 21 |
| 16 | Conceded | 23 |
| +22 | GD | -2 |
| 1.89 | PPG | 1.19 |
| 52% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
CA Vélez Sarsfield this season
CA Vélez Sarsfield this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
CA Vélez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts). Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are 19th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Vélez Sarsfield
0-15
9/4
16-30
4/3
31-45
4/4
46-60
3/4
61-75
4/1
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
7/4
46-60
4/4
61-75
5/5
76+
7/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Vélez Sarsfield
| Ronaldo Martinez | 13 G | 2 A |
| Manuel Lanzini | 6 G | |
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 5 G | 6 A |
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
| Marcelo Torres | 10 G | 2 A |
| Agustin Auzmendi | 8 G | 4 A |
| Ignacio Fernandez | 5 G | 6 A |
| Franco Torres | 4 G | |
| Nicolas Barros Schelotto | 3 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — CA Velez Sarsfield and Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata get this one started.
- 5' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 10' Maximiliano Coronel has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Velez Sarsfield and Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Brian Cufre suffering a number of foals already.
- 26' Hernan Tifner was booked on 26.
- 31' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 41' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CA Velez Sarsfield needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 42' The referee shows Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata player a Yellow card on 42.
- 46' That is a Yellow card for CA Velez Sarsfield. Lucas Robertone will be fuming at that decision.
- 51' CA Velez Sarsfield is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! Gonzalo Piovi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 56' It is a substitution in CA Velez Sarsfield team. Lucas Robertone is replaced by Thiago Almada on 56 minute.
- 57' Matias Melluso has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
- 60' Poor challenge from Thiago Almada. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 60' Another substitution for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata to replace Jan Carlos Hurtado by Lucas Calderon on 60 minute.
- 63' Jhonathan Ramis has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 63 minutes.
- 65' Gonzalo Piovi is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 68' A tactical swap from Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — Manuel Guanini on, Luciano Perdomo off on 68 minutes.
- 72' Another change for CA Velez Sarsfield made on 72 minute. Agustin Bouzat leaves to be changed by Nicolas Delgadillo.
- 77' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Victor Ayala is hanging Hernan Tifner on the field on 77 minute.
- 78' It is a substitution in CA Velez Sarsfield team. Jhonathan Ramis is replaced by Luis Amarilla on 78 minute.
- 83' With 0 assists to his name this season, Santiago Silva is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata.
- 88' Argentina international Manuel Guanini has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- CA Velez Sarsfield celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
CA Vélez Sarsfield Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 11
- 22
- 3
- 6
- 16
- 28
- 24
- 10
- 7
- 30
Bench
- 27
- 4
- 5
- 33
- 20
- 12
- 23
Coach
Gabriel Heinze
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 17
- 11
- 31
- 6
- 23
- 32
- 38
- 33
- 3
-
20
Hernan Tifner ↓ Victor Ayala 77'
Bench
-
16
Victor Ayala ↑ 77'
- 18
-
28
Manuel Guanini ↑ 68'
- 14
-
29
Lucas Calderon ↑ 60'
- 15
- 19
Coach
Pedro Troglio
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcelo Torres | 2 |
| Walter Bou | 2 |
| Matias Abaldo | 1 |
| Jhonathan Ramis | 1 |
| Joel Sonora | 1 |
| Jeremias Merlo | 1 |
| Abiel Osorio | 1 |
| Leonardo Morales | 1 |
CA Vélez Sarsfield Form
2018-10-19
CA Vélez Sarsfield
1–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2018-10-06
CA San Martín de San Juan
3–1
CA Vélez Sarsfield
L
2018-10-02
CA Vélez Sarsfield
2–0
CA Aldosivi
W
2018-09-22
CA Talleres
1–1
CA Vélez Sarsfield
D
2018-09-16
CA Vélez Sarsfield
1–0
CA San Martin de Tucuman
W
2018-09-02
CA Boca Juniors
3–0
CA Vélez Sarsfield
L
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form
2018-10-19
CA Vélez Sarsfield
1–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2018-10-06
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–0
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
W
2018-09-30
CA Unión
1–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2018-09-23
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–1
CA Rosario Central
D
2018-09-16
CA Patronato
0–2
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2018-09-04
CA San Martin de Tucuman
1–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.22
CA Vélez Sarsfield xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.31
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 80% + Under 2.5 goals 80%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Vélez Sarsfield win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
CA Vélez Sarsfield or Draw
88%
Draw or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
43%
CA Vélez Sarsfield or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
24.1%
2 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
8.7%
3 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.3%
2 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
2.3%
4 – 0
1.9%
1 – 2
1.2%
2 – 2
0.9%
0 – 2
0.8%
Asian Handicap — CA Vélez Sarsfield
| Handicap | CA Vélez Sarsfield covers | Push | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 18% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 31% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 7% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
CA Vélez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
73%
✓
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.