CA Velez Sarsfield vs CA River Plate, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Velez Sarsfield vs CA River Plate — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Velez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
- CA River Plate 27 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May | CA River Plate | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 May | CA Rosario Central | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 May | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Apr | CA Colon | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | CA Barracas Central | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May | CA Velez Sarsfield | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 May | CA Platense | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 May | CA Talleres | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 May | CA Boca Juniors | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | CA Tucuman | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Apr | CA Independiente | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CA Velez Sarsfield | CA River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #5 |
| 51 | Points | 43 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 14 / 9 / 4 | W / D / L | 11 / 10 / 6 |
| 38 | Scored | 38 |
| 16 | Conceded | 21 |
| +22 | GD | +17 |
| 1.89 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 52% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
36%
Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
CA River Plate this season
CA Velez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts). CA River Plate are 5th (43 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 River Plate
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Velez Sarsfield
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Manuel Lanzini | 4 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 3 G | 2 A |
CA River Plate
| Sebastian Driussi | 5 G | |
| Gonzalo Montiel | 4 G | 1 A |
| Juan Fernando Quintero | 3 G | 2 A |
| Juan Quintero | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against CA Velez Sarsfield and CA River Plate has kicked off!
- 5' CA Velez Sarsfield currently sit 25 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Milton Casco has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Lucas Janson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Velez Sarsfield tonight.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 26' What a moment for Robert Rojas! That strike on 26 puts his side firmly in control.
- 30' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Diego Godin.
- 31' The referee has no hesitation. Diego Godin is booked for CA Velez Sarsfield — Yellow card on 31.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Velez Sarsfield and CA River Plate are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' Lautaro Gianetti has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicolas de la Cruz on 43 minutes.
- 44' A moment of madness from Nicolas de la Cruz on 44 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CA River Plate will be frustrated.
- 46' Lenny Lobato is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lucas Janson at the 46 minute mark.
- 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lautaro Gianetti on 48 minutes.
- 52' What a moment for Lucas Pratto! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Pablo Solari.
- 60' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Pablo Solari.
- 65' The whistle greets Nicolas de la Cruz as he departs to be replaced by Matias Kranevitter.
- 66' The CA Velez Sarsfield bench stirs into life. Damian Fernandez is withdrawn and Mateo Seoane gets his opportunity.
- 69' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Marcelo Herrera.
- 74' CA Velez Sarsfield are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against CA River Plate's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 76' Fresh legs for CA Velez Sarsfield! Julian Fernandez comes on to replace Elias Cabrera.
- 79' Another substitution for CA River Plate to replace Ignacio Fernandez by Jose Paradela on 79 minute.
- 80' The CA Velez Sarsfield bench stirs into life. Gianluca Prestianni is withdrawn and Santiago Castro gets his opportunity.
- 82' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Pablo Solari makes it 1-2.
- 85' CA River Plate ring the changes. Ezequiel Barco has done his job and it is now time for Agustin Palavecino to step up.
- 87' Francisco Ortega adds to his 0 season tally! CA Velez Sarsfield lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- 11
- 12
- 17
- 5
- 34
- 24
- 42
- 33
- 32
Bench
- 10
- 29
- 22
- 28
- 14
- 9
- 19
- 18
- 7
- 23
- 4
- 26
Coach
Ricardo Gareca
CA River Plate Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
9
Miguel Borja ↓ Lucas Beltran 65'
- 1
- 10
- 20
- 15
- 29
- 21
- 14
- 2
-
36
Pablo Solari ↓ Santiago Simon 85'
- 11
Bench
- 30
-
22
Matias Kranevitter ↑ 65'
- 7
-
18
Lucas Beltran ↑ 65'
-
26
Jose Paradela ↑ 79'
-
31
Santiago Simon ↑ 85'
- 25
-
8
Agustin Palavecino ↑ 85'
- 4
- 33
- 35
Coach
Martín Demichelis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Borre | 1 |
| Miguel Borja | 1 |
| Nicolas Dominguez | 1 |
| Thiago Almada | 1 |
| Ignacio Fernandez | 1 |
| Braian Romero | 1 |
| Enzo Fernandez | 1 |
| Lucas Pratto | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2023-05-30
CA Velez Sarsfield
2–2
CA River Plate
D
2023-05-15
CA Velez Sarsfield
0–0
CA Rosario Central
D
2023-05-08
Estudiantes de La Plata
2–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
2023-04-29
CA Velez Sarsfield
0–0
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
D
2023-04-21
CA Colon
2–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
2023-04-16
CA Velez Sarsfield
0–0
CA Barracas Central
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.29
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
CA River Plate xG
I would bet for:
CA Velez Sarsfield or CA River Plate 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
CA Velez Sarsfield or Draw
69%
Draw or CA River Plate
61%
CA Velez Sarsfield or CA River Plate
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA River Plate win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — CA Velez Sarsfield
| Handicap | CA Velez Sarsfield covers | Push | CA River Plate covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

