Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata vs CA Velez Sarsfield, Superliga Argentina 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata vs CA Velez Sarsfield — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo.
- Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
- CA Velez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Patricio Loustau
- Referee
- Referee Yamil Possi
- 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | CA Velez Sarsfield | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Dec | CA Central Cordoba | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | CA Banfield | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | Arsenal FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Nov | CA Aldosivi | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Estudiantes de La Plata | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | CA Patronato | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | CA Colon | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Nov | CA Banfield | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Nov | CA Boca Juniors | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | CA Central Cordoba | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | CA Velez Sarsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #1 |
| 32 | Points | 51 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 8 / 8 / 11 | W / D / L | 14 / 9 / 4 |
| 21 | Scored | 38 |
| 23 | Conceded | 16 |
| -2 | GD | +22 |
| 1.19 | PPG | 1.89 |
| 30% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
41%
Clean Sheets
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are 19th (32 pts). CA Velez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
1/1
■ 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)
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
| Marcelo Torres | 8 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Barros Schelotto | 3 G | 3 A |
CA Velez Sarsfield
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 3 G | 2 A |
| Manuel Lanzini | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matias Melluso made 163 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 7' Jose Paradela was booked on 7.
- 12' 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.
- 17' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 22' It is a cagey affair so far. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata in their trying to find a way past CA Velez Sarsfield's compact .
- 27' CA Velez Sarsfield have won 201 goals from 162 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 37' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Velez Sarsfield backline.
- 42' Argentina international Lautaro Gianetti has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' The Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata manager makes a substitution. Erik Ramirez departs to be replaced by Matias Perez Garcia.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Erik Ramirez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 60' The Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata manager makes a substitution. Lucas Barrios departs to be replaced by Leandro Contin.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Robertone. He replaces Gaston Gimenez on 61 minute.
- 66' CA Velez Sarsfield is showing some good football. However, CA Velez Sarsfield are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 71' Horacio Tijanovich has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 14 cards already picked up this season.
- 73' Another substitution for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata to replace Jhonatan Agudelo by Maximiliano Comba on 73 minute.
- 76' Another change for CA Velez Sarsfield made on 76 minute. Lucas Janson leaves to be changed by Luca Orellano.
- 79' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Maximiliano Coronel.
- 83' Brian Cufre has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 83.
- 86' It’s a booking for CA Velez Sarsfield player. Lucas Robertone gets a Yellow card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 23
- 32
- 2
- 19
- 15
-
43
Erik Ramirez ↓ Matias Perez 46'
-
18
Lucas Barrios ↓ Leandro Contin 60'
- 26
- 5
- 17
Bench
- 16
- 25
- 28
- 12
-
30
Maximiliano Comba ↑ 73'
-
31
Matias Perez ↑ 46'
-
9
Leandro Contin ↑ 60'
Coach
Diego Maradona
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
-
11
Lucas Janson ↓ Luca Orellano 76'
- 29
- 24
- 6
- 27
- 17
- 3
- 30
- 12
- 23
Bench
- 20
- 22
-
16
Lucas Robertone ↑ 61'
- 10
-
32
Luca Orellano ↑ 76'
- 2
- 18
Coach
Gabriel Heinze
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Walter Bou | 2 |
| Matias Abaldo | 1 |
| Jhonathan Ramis | 1 |
| Marcelo Torres | 1 |
| Joel Sonora | 1 |
| Abiel Osorio | 1 |
| Leonardo Morales | 1 |
| Lucas Janson | 1 |
Head to Head
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form
2020-01-24
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2019-12-08
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2–1
CA Central Cordoba
W
2019-11-29
CA Banfield
1–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
D
2019-11-24
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–1
Arsenal FC
L
2019-11-10
CA Aldosivi
0–3
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2019-11-02
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
L
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2020-01-24
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2019-12-09
CA Patronato
0–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2019-12-01
CA Velez Sarsfield
3–1
CA Colon
W
2019-11-24
CA Banfield
1–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
2019-11-10
CA Velez Sarsfield
0–0
CA Boca Juniors
D
2019-11-05
CA Central Cordoba
0–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.39
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 87% + Under — clean sheet likely 80%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.21
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 1.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 2.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata or Draw
61%
Draw or CA Velez Sarsfield
78%
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata or CA Velez Sarsfield
61%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
22.9%
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 0
9.8%
0 – 2
9.3%
1 – 2
4.2%
0 – 3
2.5%
2 – 0
1.9%
2 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1.2%
2 – 2
1%
0 – 4
0.5%
Asian Handicap — Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
| Handicap | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata covers | Push | CA Velez Sarsfield covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 12% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 27% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 11% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
68%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

