Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata vs CA Velez Sarsfield, Superliga Argentina 2025 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)
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 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
2025-11-10
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
2024-05-13
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
3–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
2023-01-30
CA Velez Sarsfield
3–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2022-08-14
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2021-09-14
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | CA Velez Sarsfield | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | CA River Plate | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Oct | CA Talleres | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Oct | CA Sarmiento de Junin | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Sep | CA Rosario Central | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | CA Talleres | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | CA Sarmiento de Junin | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Oct | CA Rosario Central | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | CD Riestra | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Sep | CA Tucuman | H | 3–1 | W |
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
38%
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
6/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
4/3
■ 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 | 6 G | 1 A |
| Manuel Lanzini | 6 G | |
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata welcome CA Velez Sarsfield for this crunch clash at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' Michael Santos has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 4 goals this season.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 22' That looks like a foul for a card for Aaron Quiros.
- 27' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 32' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against CA Velez Sarsfield's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 34' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata is taking the lead after the goal scored by Marcelo Torres on 34.
- 39' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata and CA Velez Sarsfield are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' A moment of madness from Elias Gomez on 40 minutes earns him a card. CA Velez Sarsfield will be frustrated.
- 45' That is a card for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. Pedro Silva Torrejon will be fuming at that decision.
- 50' It looks surprising Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata does not make any changes. Bautista Merlini has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alejandro Piedrahita made 186 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 64' Jeremias Merlo is replacing Manuel Panaro for the Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata side.
- 68' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jeremias Merlo makes it 2-0.
- 69' The referee calls foul for Jeremias Merlo. He receives a card.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Maher Carrizo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 72' The Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata manager makes a substitution. Marcelo Torres departs to be replaced by Jan Hurtado.
- 74' Another change for CA Velez Sarsfield made on 74 minute. Elias Gomez leaves to be changed by Matias Pellegrini.
- 77' Controversy at the stadium! Alejandro Piedrahita argues furiously but the card stands.
- 79' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata ring the changes. Bautista Merlini has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Castro to step up.
- 84' It looks like no one’s ball. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 88' CA Velez Sarsfield make a change. Jano Gordon trudges off to be replaced by Michael Santos on 88 minutes.
- The points are shared — Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2-0 CA Velez Sarsfield. Honours even.
Lineups
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
8
Bautista Merlini ↓ Lucas Castro 79'
- 23
-
32
Marcelo Torres ↓ Jan Hurtado 72'
- 15
- 21
-
4
Renzo Giampaoli ↓ German Conti 72'
- 7
-
16
Augusto Max ↓ Pablo Aguiar 79'
-
38
Manuel Panaro ↓ Jeremias Merlo 64'
- 14
- 17
Bench
-
19
Lucas Castro ↑ 79'
-
13
German Conti ↑ 72'
- 1
-
9
Jan Hurtado ↑ 72'
- 26
- 18
- 2
-
24
Jeremias Merlo ↑ 64'
- 33
- 46
-
39
Pablo Aguiar ↑ 79'
- 30
Coach
Fernando Zaniratto
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 29
-
3
Elias Gomez ↓ Matias Pellegrini 74'
-
26
Agustin Bouzat ↓ Manuel Lanzini 74'
- 20
- 10
- 1
- 6
-
28
Maher Carrizo ↓ Tobias Andrada 88'
-
21
Jano Gordon ↓ Michael Santos 88'
- 40
-
15
Dilan Godoy ↓ Florian Monzon 74'
Bench
-
22
Manuel Lanzini ↑ 74'
-
7
Michael Santos ↑ 88'
- 14
- 5
-
23
Florian Monzon ↑ 74'
- 37
- 8
-
11
Matias Pellegrini ↑ 74'
- 25
- 43
-
50
Tobias Andrada ↑ 88'
- 35
- 17
Coach
Guillermo Barros Schelotto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcelo Torres | 2 |
| Walter Bou | 2 |
| Lucas Janson | 1 |
| Guillermo Enrique | 1 |
| Matias Pellegrini | 1 |
| Nicolas Colazo | 1 |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 1 |
| Matias Abaldo | 1 |
Head to Head
2025-11-10
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
2024-05-13
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
3–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
2023-01-30
CA Velez Sarsfield
3–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2022-08-14
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2021-09-14
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form
2025-11-10
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2025-11-02
CA River Plate
0–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2025-10-19
Estudiantes de La Plata
2–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2025-10-11
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–2
CA Talleres
L
2025-10-04
CA Sarmiento de Junin
0–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2025-09-27
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–3
CA Rosario Central
L
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2025-11-10
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
2025-11-01
CA Velez Sarsfield
0–1
CA Talleres
L
2025-10-19
CA Sarmiento de Junin
0–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2025-10-12
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–2
CA Rosario Central
L
2025-10-06
CD Riestra
2–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2025-09-29
CA Velez Sarsfield
3–1
CA Tucuman
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.96
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
I would bet for:
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata or CA Velez Sarsfield 70% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata or Draw
67%
Draw or CA Velez Sarsfield
63%
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata or CA Velez Sarsfield
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.9%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
| Handicap | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata covers | Push | CA Velez Sarsfield covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 18% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 22% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

