Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata vs CA Velez Sarsfield, Superliga Argentina 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata vs CA Velez Sarsfield — Superliga Argentina .
- Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 27 games · 32 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 Cordoba | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | CA Velez Sarsfield | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Sep | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | A | 0–4 | L |
| 28 Aug | CA Huracan | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | CA Lanus | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Aug | CA River Plate | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Aug | CA Colon | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Sep | CA Union | H | 4–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | CA Huracan | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | CA Lanus | H | 5–1 | W |
| 14 Aug | CA River Plate | A | 0–2 | L |
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
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
37%
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
2/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
6/3
46-60
4/3
61-75
4/5
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Velez Sarsfield
0-15
7/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
| Marcelo Torres | 8 G | 1 A |
| Agustin Auzmendi | 7 G | 3 A |
| Nicolas Barros Schelotto | 3 G | 3 A |
| Franco Torres | 3 G |
CA Velez Sarsfield
| Ronaldo Martinez | 8 G | 1 A |
| Manuel Lanzini | 6 G | |
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata host CA Velez Sarsfield — let the battle begin!
- 5' Argentina international German Guiffrey has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Velez Sarsfield is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Juan Lucero has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' CA Velez Sarsfield fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' Matias De los Santos is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CA Velez Sarsfield so far.
- 40' Santiago Caseres has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata that had 170 games and scored 155 goals.
- 50' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lucas Hoyos suffering a number of foals already.
- 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Johan Carbonero made 170 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Matias Melluso on 58 minutes.
- 63' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 72' Geronimo Poblete has so much to prove this time. He replaces Federico Mancuello on 72 minute.
- 77' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 78' Franco Torres has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eric Ramirez on 78 minute.
- 79' Another change for CA Velez Sarsfield made on 79 minute. Lucas Janson leaves to be changed by Ricardo Centurion.
- 84' CA Velez Sarsfield are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 89' CA Velez Sarsfield seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 32
- 24
- 4
- 9
- 10
- 15
- 16
- 7
- 8
-
43
Eric Ramirez ↓ Franco Torres 79'
Bench
- 33
- 1
- 25
- 21
- 5
- 27
- 22
-
37
Sebastian Cocimano ↑ 78'
- 2
- 18
- 11
-
26
Franco Torres ↑ 79'
Coach
Mariano Messera
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 35
- 11
- 17
- 5
- 12
- 10
- 14
- 19
- 6
- 24
Bench
-
7
Ricardo Centurion ↑ 79'
-
16
Geronimo Poblete ↑ 72'
- 18
- 23
- 22
- 28
- 34
- 4
- 25
- 36
- 9
- 32
Coach
Mauricio Pellegrino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Walter Bou | 2 |
| Marcelo Torres | 2 |
| Abiel Osorio | 1 |
| Leonardo Morales | 1 |
| Lucas Janson | 1 |
| Guillermo Enrique | 1 |
| Matias Pellegrini | 1 |
| Nicolas Colazo | 1 |
Head to Head
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form
2021-09-14
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2021-09-05
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
4–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2021-08-28
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–0
CA Huracan
D
2021-08-25
CA Lanus
2–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2021-08-22
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–1
CA River Plate
D
2021-08-13
CA Colon
1–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2021-09-14
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2021-09-06
CA Velez Sarsfield
4–0
CA Union
W
2021-08-29
CA Velez Sarsfield
3–0
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
W
2021-08-25
CA Huracan
1–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2021-08-21
CA Velez Sarsfield
5–1
CA Lanus
W
2021-08-14
CA River Plate
2–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.42
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 80%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 1.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 2.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata or Draw
64%
Draw or CA Velez Sarsfield
77%
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata or CA Velez Sarsfield
58%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
21.3%
1 – 0
11.6%
1 – 1
10.8%
0 – 2
7.6%
1 – 2
3.8%
2 – 0
2.4%
2 – 1
2.1%
0 – 3
1.8%
1 – 3
1%
2 – 2
0.9%
0 – 4
0.3%
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% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 14% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 25% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 9% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
66%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

