Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Velez Sarsfield, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Velez Sarsfield — Superliga Argentina .
- Estudiantes de La Plata 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- CA Velez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | CA Velez Sarsfield | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | CA Platense | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | CA Talleres | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Apr | CA Boca Juniors | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | CA Tucuman | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Apr | CA Independiente | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 Apr | Instituto AC Córdoba | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Apr | CA Banfield | H | 3–3 | D |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Estudiantes de La Plata and CA Velez Sarsfield is underway.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Estudiantes de La Plata and CA Velez Sarsfield are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' CA Velez Sarsfield are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' 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.
- 16' Poor challenge from Jose Florentin. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 21' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 26' The 30-year-old Jorge Rodriguez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
- 36' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Abel Balbo will be considering his options from the bench.
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Estudiantes de La Plata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' The whistle greets Jose Florentin as he departs to be replaced by Elias Cabrera.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 59' Goal! Gaston Benedetti scores his 3 goal in 168 matches.
- 62' Mauro Mendez is replacing Mateo Pellegrino for the Estudiantes de La Plata side.
- 64' CA Velez Sarsfield receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 64.
- 69' Gianluca Prestianni gets the nod from CA Velez Sarsfield. He replaces Valentin Gomez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' It looks surprising Estudiantes de La Plata does not make any changes. Lautaro Gianetti has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 82' The Estudiantes de La Plata bench stirs into life. Benjamin Rollheiser is withdrawn and Axel Atum gets his opportunity.
- 83' CA Velez Sarsfield make a change. Damian Fernandez trudges off to be replaced by Christian Ordonez on 83 minutes.
- 85' CA Velez Sarsfield ring the changes. Lucas Pratto has done his job and it is now time for Santiago Castro to step up.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Santiago Nunez on 88 minutes.
- 90' It’s a booking for CA Velez Sarsfield player. Lenny Lobato gets a Yellow card.
- It finishes all square. Estudiantes de La Plata and CA Velez Sarsfield share the spoils 2-0.
Lineups
Estudiantes de La Plata Lineups
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 5
- 26
- 21
-
8
Fernando Zuqui ↓ Jose Sosa 62'
- 29
- 30
-
10
Benjamin Rollheiser ↓ Axel Atum 82'
-
19
Mateo Pellegrino ↓ Mauro Mendez 62'
- 13
- 4
- 2
Bench
- 6
-
7
Jose Sosa ↑ 62'
- 12
- 3
- 18
- 11
- 14
- 23
- 20
-
16
Mauro Mendez ↑ 62'
-
40
Axel Atum ↑ 82'
Coach
Abel Balbo
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
-
10
Walter Bou ↓ Abiel Osorio 69'
- 1
- 11
-
12
Lucas Pratto ↓ Santiago Castro 85'
- 17
- 5
- 28
- 34
- 24
- 31
-
7
Jose Florentin ↓ Elias Cabrera 46'
Bench
- 22
- 14
-
9
Santiago Castro ↑ 85'
-
19
Abiel Osorio ↑ 69'
- 18
-
42
Gianluca Prestianni ↑ 69'
- 23
- 4
- 26
-
33
Elias Cabrera ↑ 46'
-
32
Christian Ordonez ↑ 83'
- 27
Coach
Ricardo Gareca
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Abiel Osorio | 4 |
| Gaston Benedetti | 2 |
| Braian Romero | 2 |
| Lucas Robertone | 2 |
| Lucas Janson | 2 |
| Matias Vargas | 1 |
| Lucas Albertengo | 1 |
| Leandro Diaz | 1 |
Head to Head
Estudiantes de La Plata Form
2023-05-08
Estudiantes de La Plata
2–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2023-04-27
CA Platense
1–2
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
2023-04-23
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–0
CA Talleres
W
2023-04-15
CA Boca Juniors
0–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
2023-04-13
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–0
CA Tucuman
D
2023-04-09
CA Independiente
1–2
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
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
2023-04-12
Instituto AC Córdoba
1–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
2023-04-08
CA Velez Sarsfield
3–3
CA Banfield
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.08
Estudiantes de La Plata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
I would bet for:
Estudiantes de La Plata or CA Velez Sarsfield 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Estudiantes de La Plata win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Estudiantes de La Plata or Draw
69%
Draw or CA Velez Sarsfield
60%
Estudiantes de La Plata or CA Velez Sarsfield
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
10.2%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Estudiantes de La Plata
| Handicap | Estudiantes de La Plata covers | Push | CA Velez Sarsfield covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Estudiantes de La Plata keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

