CA Velez Sarsfield vs CA Central Cordoba, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA
Overview
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CA Velez Sarsfield vs CA Central Córdoba — Superliga Argentina at El Fortin de Liniers.
- CA Velez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
- CA Central Córdoba 27 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Amiconi (Argentina)
- Assistant 1 Maximilano Del Yesso
- Assistant 2 Lucas Germanotta
10 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 5.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | CA Central Cordoba | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Mar | CA Lanus | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Mar | CA Platense | A | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | CA Tigre | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | CA Velez Sarsfield | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | CA Newell's Old Boys | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Mar | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 0–5 | L |
| 18 Mar | CD Riestra | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Feb | CA Independiente | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| CA Velez Sarsfield | CA Central Cordoba | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #22 |
| 51 | Points | 31 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 14 / 9 / 4 | W / D / L | 8 / 7 / 12 |
| 38 | Scored | 29 |
| 16 | Conceded | 36 |
| +22 | GD | -7 |
| 1.89 | PPG | 1.15 |
| 52% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
25%
Clean Sheets
CA Central Cordoba this season
CA Central Cordoba this season
CA Velez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts). CA Central Cordoba are 22nd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Velez 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
CA Central Cordoba
0-15
–/7
16-30
1/5
31-45
5/7
46-60
5/5
61-75
2/6
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Velez Sarsfield
| Ronaldo Martinez | 13 G | 2 A |
| Manuel Lanzini | 6 G | |
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 5 G | 6 A |
CA Central Cordoba
| Michael Santos | 9 G | 2 A |
| Diego Barrera | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: CA Central Cordoba gets underway.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yuri Casermeiro, as he is very good at scoring at El Fortin de Liniers with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Roberto Joaquin Garcia does the damage! The net is bulging and CA Velez Sarsfield surge ahead!
- 15' Controversy at the stadium! Fernando Martinez argues furiously but the card stands.
- 20' CA Velez Sarsfield are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Central Cordoba backline.
- 25' CA Velez Sarsfield currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' That looks like a foul for a card for Lisandro Magallan.
- 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Velez Sarsfield and CA Central Cordoba are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Fresh legs for CA Central Cordoba! Alan Laprida comes on to replace Santiago Moyano.
- 51' 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 Michael Santos suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' CA Velez Sarsfield seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 61' CA Velez Sarsfield are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Robertone. He replaces Dilan Godoy on 62 minute.
- 66' The whistle greets Ezequiel Naya as he departs to be replaced by Joaquin Flores.
- 71' CA Central Cordoba ring the changes. Diego Barrera has done his job and it is now time for Leonardo Marchi to step up.
- 74' Braian Romero is ready to make an impact after coming on for Florian Monzon at the 74 minute mark.
- 77' The referee shows CA Central Cordoba player a card on 77.
- 82' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Guillermo Barros Schelotto will be considering his options from the bench.
- 85' A change in the CA Central Cordoba ranks — Michael Santos exits the field as Lucas Varaldo enters on 85.
- 88' The crowd applauds Diego Valdes as he leaves the pitch. Manuel Lanzini steps in for CA Velez Sarsfield.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.
Lineups
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 29
- 3
- 2
- 16
- 12
- 10
- 4
- 23
- 11
- 50
- 15
Bench
- 22
- 8
- 9
- 5
- 1
- 14
- 6
- 32
- 49
- 48
- 35
- 17
Coach
Guillermo Barros Schelotto
CA Central Córdoba Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
27
Michael Santos ↓ Lucas Varaldo 85'
- 1
- 22
- 6
- 20
-
7
Diego Barrera ↓ Leonardo Marchi 71'
- 23
-
19
Ezequiel Naya ↓ Joaquin Flores 66'
- 17
- 5
-
33
Santiago Moyano ↓ Alan Laprida 46'
Bench
- 18
-
3
Leonardo Marchi ↑ 71'
-
9
Lucas Varaldo ↑ 85'
- 13
- 55
-
10
Marco Iacobellis ↑ 71'
- 26
- 25
-
29
Joaquin Flores ↑ 66'
- 39
-
37
Alan Laprida ↑ 46'
- 30
Coach
Lucas Pusineri
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronaldo Martinez | 3 |
| Walter Bou | 2 |
| Lucas Robertone | 1 |
| Juan Lucero | 1 |
| Alejandro Martinez | 1 |
| Matias Pellegrini | 1 |
| Braian Romero | 1 |
| Lucas Janson | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2026-04-14
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–0
CA Central Cordoba
W
2026-04-03
CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza
3–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
2026-03-21
CA Velez Sarsfield
0–1
CA Lanus
L
2026-03-14
CA Platense
0–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2026-03-10
CA Tigre
1–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2026-03-02
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
CA Central Córdoba Form
2026-04-14
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–0
CA Central Cordoba
L
2026-04-05
CA Central Cordoba
1–3
CA Newell's Old Boys
W
2026-03-23
Estudiantes de La Plata
5–0
CA Central Cordoba
L
2026-03-18
CA Central Cordoba
1–0
CD Riestra
L
2026-03-12
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
1–1
CA Central Cordoba
D
2026-02-28
CA Independiente
2–0
CA Central Cordoba
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.99
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
CA Central Córdoba xG
I would bet for:
CA Velez Sarsfield to win 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Velez Sarsfield win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
CA Velez Sarsfield or Draw
91%
Draw or CA Central Córdoba
29%
CA Velez Sarsfield or CA Central Córdoba
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Velez Sarsfield win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
16.3%
3 – 0
10.6%
0 – 0
10.2%
1 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
4 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
3.3%
4 – 1
2.8%
5 – 0
2.2%
2 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — CA Velez Sarsfield
| Handicap | CA Velez Sarsfield covers | Push | CA Central Córdoba covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 22% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 26% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +1 | 93% | 5% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
62%
✓
CA Central Córdoba keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

