Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Velez Sarsfield, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Velez Sarsfield — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata.
- Estudiantes de La Plata 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- CA Velez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Silvio Trucco
- Referee Marcelo Bistocco
- Referee Bruno Bocca
- Referee Mariana Almeida
- Referee
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 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | CA Velez Sarsfield | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | CA Lanus | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | CA Rosario Central | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Nov | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Nov | CA Colon | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Dec | CA Patronato | A | 3–3 | D |
| 03 Dec | CA Rosario Central | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | CA Union | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Nov | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Estudiantes de La Plata | CA Velez Sarsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #1 |
| 36 | Points | 51 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 8 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 14 / 9 / 4 |
| 36 | Scored | 38 |
| 34 | Conceded | 16 |
| +2 | GD | +22 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.89 |
| 30% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
14%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
53%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
41%
Clean Sheets
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
Estudiantes de La Plata are 12th (36 pts). CA Velez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Estudiantes de La Plata
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Velez Sarsfield
0-15
4/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Estudiantes de La Plata
| Tiago Palacios | 3 G | 2 A |
| Alexis Castro | 3 G | |
| Fabricio Perez Escudero | 3 G |
CA Velez Sarsfield
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 3 G | 2 A |
| Manuel Lanzini | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Estudiantes de La Plata kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Estudiantes de La Plata are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pablo Luguercio, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata. CA Velez Sarsfield seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 19' A moment of madness from Lucas Robertone on 19 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CA Velez Sarsfield will be frustrated.
- 21' Lucas Albertengo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 21 minutes.
- 21' Joaquin Laso catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 21.
- 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mariano Andujar made 168 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mariano Andujar on 28 minutes.
- 33' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Estudiantes de La Plata and CA Velez Sarsfield are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' A goal from the Argentina international Matias Vargas! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-1!
- 49' A stunning finish from Matias Vargas — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 54' It looks surprising CA Velez Sarsfield does not make any changes. Lucas Hoyos has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 55' Goal! Lucas Robertone scores his 11 goal in 162 matches.
- 60' Mariano Pavone is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gaston Fernandez at the 60 minute mark.
- 65' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CA Velez Sarsfield winning 100% of all matches.
- 68' CA Velez Sarsfield manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fabian Cubero is hanging Lucas Robertone on the field on 68 minute.
- 69' Another change for CA Velez Sarsfield made on 69 minute. Joaquin Laso leaves to be changed by Pablo Galdames.
- 73' Enzo Kalinski gets the nod from Estudiantes de La Plata. He replaces Manuel Castro and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lautaro Gianetti is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Estudiantes de La Plata.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Jonathan Schunke argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 83' Fresh legs for CA Velez Sarsfield! Nazareno Daniel Bazan comes on to replace Rodrigo Salinas.
- 88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for CA Velez Sarsfield. Hernan De La Fuente will be fuming at that decision.
- It finishes all square. Estudiantes de La Plata and CA Velez Sarsfield share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
Estudiantes de La Plata Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 21
- 6
- 2
- 3
- 14
- 4
- 22
-
17
Pablo Luguercio ↓ Edwar Lopez 60'
- 10
-
9
Manuel Castro ↓ Enzo Kalinski 73'
Bench
- 12
-
16
Mariano Pavone ↑ 60'
- 24
- 27
-
23
Enzo Kalinski ↑ 73'
-
28
Edwar Lopez ↑ 60'
- 18
Coach
Leandro Benitez
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 17
- 3
- 4
-
6
Joaquin Laso ↓ Pablo Galdames 69'
-
16
Lucas Robertone ↓ Fabian Cubero 68'
- 28
- 10
- 9
- 30
- 12
Bench
-
27
Pablo Galdames ↑ 69'
- 22
-
5
Fabian Cubero ↑ 68'
- 24
- 7
-
21
Nazareno Daniel Bazan ↑ 83'
- 31
Coach
Gabriel Heinze
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Abiel Osorio | 4 |
| Lucas Robertone | 2 |
| Lucas Janson | 2 |
| Gaston Benedetti | 2 |
| Braian Romero | 2 |
| Matias Vargas | 1 |
| Lucas Albertengo | 1 |
| Leandro Diaz | 1 |
Estudiantes de La Plata Form
2019-01-29
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
2018-12-08
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
D
2018-12-01
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–1
CA Lanus
D
2018-11-24
CA Rosario Central
2–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
L
2018-11-18
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
1–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
D
2018-11-10
CA Colon
1–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
D
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2019-01-29
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2018-12-10
CA Patronato
3–3
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2018-12-03
CA Velez Sarsfield
2–0
CA Rosario Central
W
2018-11-25
CA Union
0–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2018-11-13
CA Velez Sarsfield
0–0
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
D
2018-11-05
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
3–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.08
Estudiantes de La Plata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Velez Sarsfield win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Estudiantes de La Plata or Draw
50%
Draw or CA Velez Sarsfield
76%
Estudiantes de La Plata or CA Velez Sarsfield
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 2
9%
0 – 0
7.1%
1 – 3
5.9%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 3
3.2%
2 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Estudiantes de La Plata
| Handicap | Estudiantes de La Plata covers | Push | CA Velez Sarsfield covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 23% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Estudiantes de La Plata keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

