CA Velez Sarsfield vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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CA Velez Sarsfield vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Velez 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Velez Sarsfield | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | CA Union | 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 Velez 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
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
CA Velez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts). Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are 19th (32 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
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
5/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Velez Sarsfield
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Manuel Lanzini | 4 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 3 G | 2 A |
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
| Marcelo Torres | 8 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Barros Schelotto | 3 G | 3 A |
| Franco Torres | 3 G |
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 have won 147 goals from 166 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' CA Velez Sarsfield are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata's shape.
- 15' It looks surprising Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata does not make any changes. Guido Mainero has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matias Melluso is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CA Velez Sarsfield.
- 25' 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.
- 26' The referee calls foul for Hernan Tifner. He receives a Yellow card.
- 31' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 36' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata winning 100% of all matches.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Velez Sarsfield in their trying to find a way past Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata's compact .
- 42' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' A moment of madness from Lucas Robertone on 46 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CA Velez Sarsfield will be frustrated.
- 51' Luis Abram has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gonzalo Piovi.
- 56' Lucas Robertone makes way for Thiago Almada at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Velez Sarsfield.
- 57' Matias Melluso was booked on 57.
- 60' Thiago Almada picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 60' A tactical swap from Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — Lucas Calderon on, Jan Carlos Hurtado off on 60 minutes.
- 63' What a strike from Jhonathan Ramis! The score is 1-0.
- 65' Gonzalo Piovi is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 68' Fresh legs for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata! Manuel Guanini comes on to replace Luciano Perdomo.
- 72' Nicolas Delgadillo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Agustin Bouzat on 72 minute.
- 77' A change in the Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata ranks — Hernan Tifner exits the field as Victor Ayala enters on 77.
- 78' It is a substitution in CA Velez Sarsfield team. Jhonathan Ramis is replaced by Luis Amarilla on 78 minute.
- 83' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gonzalo Piovi made 166 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 88' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata.
Lineups
CA Velez 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 |
|---|---|
| Walter Bou | 2 |
| Lucas Janson | 1 |
| Guillermo Enrique | 1 |
| Matias Pellegrini | 1 |
| Nicolas Colazo | 1 |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 1 |
| Matias Abaldo | 1 |
| Jhonathan Ramis | 1 |
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2018-10-19
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2018-10-06
CA San Martín de San Juan
3–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
2018-10-02
CA Velez Sarsfield
2–0
CA Aldosivi
W
2018-09-22
CA Talleres
1–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2018-09-16
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–0
CA San Martin de Tucuman
W
2018-09-02
CA Boca Juniors
3–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form
2018-10-19
CA Velez 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 Union
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 Velez 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 Velez 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 Velez Sarsfield or Draw
88%
Draw or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
43%
CA Velez 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 Velez Sarsfield
| Handicap | CA Velez 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 Velez 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.

