CA Velez Sarsfield vs CA Tucuman, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Velez Sarsfield vs CA Tucuman — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Jose Amalfitani.
- CA Velez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
- CA Tucuman 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Yael Falcon
- Referee Nestor Pitana
- Referee Marcelo Bistocco
- Referee Maximiliano Castelli
20 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 8.9 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 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | CA Tucuman | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | AA Argentinos Juniors | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Mar | CA Tigre | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | CA Colon | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | CA Huracan | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | CA Velez Sarsfield | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | CA River Plate | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | CA Banfield | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | AA Argentinos Juniors | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Feb | CA Boca Juniors | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | CA Union | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| CA Velez Sarsfield | CA Tucuman | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #8 |
| 51 | Points | 40 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 14 / 9 / 4 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 9 |
| 38 | Scored | 28 |
| 16 | Conceded | 27 |
| +22 | GD | +1 |
| 1.89 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 52% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
40%
Clean Sheets
CA Tucuman this season
CA Tucuman this season
CA Velez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts). CA Tucuman are 8th (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 Tucuman
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/4
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Velez Sarsfield
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Manuel Lanzini | 4 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 3 G | 2 A |
CA Tucuman
| Leandro Diaz | 7 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' CA Velez Sarsfield have kicked off against CA Tucuman. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ricardo Zielinsky might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' CA Tucuman come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' CA Velez Sarsfield are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CA Tucuman's shape.
- 25' CA Velez Sarsfield started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Velez Sarsfield and CA Tucuman are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' A quiet spell here at Estadio Jose Amalfitani. CA Tucuman seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' 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.
- 43' Agustin Bouzat does the damage! The net is bulging and CA Velez Sarsfield surge ahead!
- 46' The whistle greets Mauro Matos as he departs to be replaced by Javier Toledo.
- 51' Brian Cufre has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 63' Another substitution for CA Tucuman to replace David Barbona by Ramiro Carrera on 63 minute.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Joaquin Laso. He replaces Thiago Almada on 68 minute.
- 70' The referee calls foul for Agustin Bouzat. He receives a Yellow card.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gervasio Nunez on 71.
- 74' Jose San Roman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
- 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 82' The crowd applauds Nicolas Dominguez as he leaves the pitch. Pablo Galdames steps in for CA Velez Sarsfield.
- 86' CA Velez Sarsfield make a change. Leandro Fernandez trudges off to be replaced by Rodrigo Salinas on 86 minutes.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Luis Abram is booked for CA Velez Sarsfield — Yellow card on 89.
- 90' Pablo Galdames has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- The final score is 2-0.
Lineups
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 29
- 17
- 3
- 4
- 28
- 10
- 30
- 12
- 23
- 18
Bench
- 8
- 27
- 22
- 6
- 9
- 31
- 32
Coach
Gabriel Heinze
CA Tucuman Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Mauro Matos ↓ Javier Toledo 46'
- 20
- 2
-
5
Juan Mercier ↓ Favio Alvarez 46'
- 16
- 1
- 31
- 29
-
19
David Barbona ↓ Ramiro Carrera 63'
-
10
Gervasio Nunez ↓ Favio Alvarez 46'
- 9
Bench
- 22
- 17
- 39
- 38
-
11
Favio Alvarez ↑ 46'
-
12
Javier Toledo ↑ 46'
-
8
Ramiro Carrera ↑ 63'
Coach
Ricardo Zielinsky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Galdames | 1 |
| Agustin Bouzat | 1 |
| Lucas Janson | 1 |
| Jose Florentin | 1 |
| Marcelo Gonzalez | 1 |
| Claudio Aquino | 1 |
| Mateo Coronel | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2019-03-16
CA Velez Sarsfield
2–0
CA Tucuman
W
2019-03-12
AA Argentinos Juniors
0–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2019-03-04
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–2
CA Tigre
L
2019-02-23
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
0–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2019-02-15
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–1
CA Colon
D
2019-02-09
CA Huracan
1–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.7
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58
CA Tucuman xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 63% + CA Velez Sarsfield to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Velez Sarsfield win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
CA Velez Sarsfield or Draw
86%
Draw or CA Tucuman
39%
CA Velez Sarsfield or CA Tucuman
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Velez Sarsfield win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.6%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
8.3%
3 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 1
4.8%
4 – 0
3.4%
1 – 2
2.8%
2 – 2
2.5%
4 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — CA Velez Sarsfield
| Handicap | CA Velez Sarsfield covers | Push | CA Tucuman covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 20% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 27% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
CA Tucuman keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

