CA Velez Sarsfield vs CA Independiente, Superliga Argentina 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Velez Sarsfield vs CA Independiente — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Velez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Diego Verlotta
- Referee German Delfino
- Referee Hernan Maidana
- Referee Cristian Cernadas
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | CA Independiente | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Sep | CA River Plate | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | CA Tucuman | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | CA Newell's Old Boys | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | CA Velez Sarsfield | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | CA Talleres | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Sep | CA Tucuman | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | CA Lanus | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | CA Patronato | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Aug | CA Colon | H | 2–0 | 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
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
29%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
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
5/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Independiente
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Velez Sarsfield
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Manuel Lanzini | 4 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 3 G | 2 A |
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as CA Velez Sarsfield face off against CA Independiente in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sebastián Beccacece might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Velez Sarsfield and CA Independiente are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Velez Sarsfield and CA Independiente are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' CA Independiente is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 28' Magnificent from Maximiliano Romero! That is 19 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gabriel Heinze will be considering his options from the bench.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Velez Sarsfield side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 43' CA Velez Sarsfield are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Independiente backline.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Alexander Barboza argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 50' 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.
- 55' CA Independiente make a change. Cecilio Dominguez trudges off to be replaced by Andres Roa on 55 minutes.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Nicolas Dominguez. He receives a Yellow card.
- 64' Thiago Almada is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lucas Janson at the 64 minute mark.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Gaston Silva argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 71' It is a substitution in CA Independiente team. Alexander Barboza is replaced by Cristian Chavez on 71 minute.
- 76' Magnificent from Thiago Almada! That is 36 goals in 165 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 78' Fresh legs for CA Velez Sarsfield! Leandro Fernandez comes on to replace Maximiliano Romero.
- 83' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 84' Another change for CA Independiente made on 84 minute. Pablo Perez leaves to be changed by Francisco Pizzini.
- 89' A quiet spell here at . CA Velez Sarsfield seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' Poor challenge from Pablo Galdames. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' Another change for CA Velez Sarsfield made on 90 minute. Nicolas Dominguez leaves to be changed by Pablo Galdames.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for CA Independiente.
Lineups
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 11
- 24
- 6
- 17
- 3
- 16
- 8
- 10
- 30
- 12
Bench
- 29
- 27
- 22
- 4
- 34
- 23
- 18
Coach
Gabriel Heinze
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 25
- 20
- 16
- 2
-
8
Pablo Perez ↓ Francisco Pizzini 84'
- 26
- 23
- 6
- 34
-
11
Cecilio Dominguez ↓ Andres Roa 55'
Bench
-
7
Andres Roa ↑ 55'
-
28
Cristian Chavez ↑ 71'
- 21
- 5
- 10
-
29
Francisco Pizzini ↑ 84'
- 13
Coach
Sebastián Beccacece
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Silvio Romero | 3 |
| Thiago Almada | 2 |
| Juan Lucero | 1 |
| Matias De los Santos | 1 |
| Ayrton Costa | 1 |
| Lucas Pratto | 1 |
| Alan Sonora | 1 |
| Leandro Fernandez | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2019-10-06
CA Velez Sarsfield
2–0
CA Independiente
W
2019-09-29
CA Velez Sarsfield
0–1
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
L
2019-09-22
CA River Plate
1–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2019-09-17
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–0
CA Tucuman
W
2019-08-31
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2019-08-24
CA Velez Sarsfield
3–1
CA Newell's Old Boys
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58
CA Independiente xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 73% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Velez Sarsfield win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
CA Velez Sarsfield or Draw
82%
Draw or CA Independiente
49%
CA Velez Sarsfield or CA Independiente
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Velez Sarsfield win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.3%
1 – 0
18.9%
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
7%
3 – 0
4.5%
1 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
2.9%
0 – 2
2.6%
2 – 2
2.2%
4 – 0
1.4%
Asian Handicap — CA Velez Sarsfield
| Handicap | CA Velez Sarsfield covers | Push | CA Independiente covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 15% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 27% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

