Vélez Sarsfield vs Independiente - Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Fixture Preview - 17 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Vélez Sarsfield hosts Independiente at the Estadio José Amalfitani in a crucial Liga Profesional clash on Sunday. The home side comes into this match with a mixed bag of results, having secured two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five outings. In contrast, Independiente is struggling, with a dismal record of five consecutive losses. This stark difference in form could play a significant role in determining the outcome of the match. Historically, these teams have had closely contested encounters, with Vélez winning four of the last ten meetings, while Independiente has only managed one victory. The odds suggest a competitive match, with Vélez priced at 3.4 for a win and Independiente at 2.63. Given the recent struggles of Independiente, betting on Vélez to win could be a prudent choice, particularly considering the likelihood of both teams scoring, as indicated by the BTTS odds of 2.37. With home advantage and current form on their side, Vélez may well capitalize on Independiente's woes.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  San Lorenzo | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 3 |  Lanús | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 3 |  Racing Club | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 28 |
| 3 |  Independiente | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 29 |
| 3 |  Estudiantes | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 27 |
| 4 |  Vélez Sarsfield | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 4 |  Huracán | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | Huracán | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 27 |
| 5 |  Rosario Central | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 |  Tigre | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 27 |
| 5 |  Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 24 |
| 5 |  Unión Santa Fe | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 6 |  Independiente Rivadavia | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 27 |
| 6 |  Platense | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 |
| 6 |  Belgrano | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 6 | Deportivo Riestra | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 |  Gimnasia La Plata | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 |  Barracas Central | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 26 |
| 7 | Lanús | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 | Tigre | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 |  Instituto | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 18 |
| 8 |  Central Cordoba SdE | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 8 | Estudiantes | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 21 |
| 8 |  Atlético Tucumán | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 |  Newell's Old Boys | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 19 |
| 9 |  Sarmiento | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Atlético Tucumán | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 16 |
| 9 |  Banfield | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 10 | Gimnasia La Plata | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Platense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 |  Defensa y Justicia | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 19 |
| 10 |  Boca Juniors | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 11 |  San Martín San Juan | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 11 | Central Cordoba SdE | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 18 |
| 11 | Newell's Old Boys | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 11 | Sarmiento | 16 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 15 |
| 12 | Belgrano | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 17 |
| 12 |  Argentinos Juniors | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 12 |  Godoy Cruz | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 14 |
| 12 |  Talleres Córdoba | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 13 | Independiente Rivadavia | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 13 | Instituto | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 13 |  Aldosivi | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| 13 | Vélez Sarsfield | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 |
| 14 | Banfield | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | Godoy Cruz | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | Racing Club | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 14 | Talleres Córdoba | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 13 |
| 15 | Aldosivi | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 15 | Independiente | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 15 | San Martín San Juan | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | Unión Santa Fe | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 | Vélez Sarsfield | 2–1 | Independiente | Liga Profesional de Fútbol |
| February 12, 2025 | Independiente | 3–0 | Vélez Sarsfield | Liga Profesional de Fútbol |
| May 26, 2024 | Independiente | 1–1 | Vélez Sarsfield | Liga Profesional de Fútbol |
| January 31, 2024 | Vélez Sarsfield | 0–1 | Independiente | Copa de la Superliga |
| August 27, 2023 | Independiente | 2–1 | Vélez Sarsfield | Copa de la Superliga |
| February 12, 2023 | Vélez Sarsfield | 0–0 | Independiente | Liga Profesional de Fútbol |
| August 28, 2022 | Independiente | 1–1 | Vélez Sarsfield | Liga Profesional de Fútbol |
| February 20, 2022 | Vélez Sarsfield | 0–0 | Independiente | Liga Profesional de Fútbol |
| October 2, 2021 | Vélez Sarsfield | 3–3 | Independiente | Liga Profesional de Fútbol |
| March 20, 2021 | Vélez Sarsfield | 1–0 | Independiente | Liga Profesional de Fútbol |