Velez Sarsfield takes on the visitors Estudiantes in the round 6 match of of Copa Libertadores group stage. The match will be played on Wednesday, May 25th at Estadio José Amalfitani (Buenos Aires).
Veles Sarsfield are not in the best shape right now. The 5th team of the country, following the results of the last year's championship, played mediocrely in the Diego Maradona Tournament. But in 14 matches today’s hosts scored only 18 points at this level, just 2 less than Aldosivi. Now it would be possible to switch to the Copa Libertadores. Everything will be decided right now, in the last round. Over the previous 5 games of the stage, the Argentines managed to gain only 5 points. But at the same time, 4 were taken in last two matches: first there was an away draw with Red Bull Bragantino, and then they managed to beat Nacional 3-2 on the road. This made it possible to bypass the Uruguayans and catch up with the Brazilians. But so far, they are 2nd due to better goal difference. This means that now it is necessary not only to win for sure, but also, preferably, to score more.
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Estudiantes performed more successfully in the Diego Maradona Tournament, but this was limited to the group round, gaining 28 points in 14 matches, showing the best result in their half of the table - and in general, only River Plate and Racing (Avelhaneda) were better. This was enough to get into the playoffs of the cup, but only in the first stage, in the quarterfinals, Zelinsky's wards managed to lose at home to Argentinos Juniors. Having opened the score, they allowed the visitors to come back, and then lost to them in a penalty shootout. This despite the fact that the opponent from the 56th minute played wit a man down. Rehabilitationcame in the Copa Libertadores. There, the representative of La Plata had long ago guaranteed promotion to the playoffs - they could not defeat only Nacional, failing to score on the road. It is curious that, even having resolved all their issues, the Argentines still managed on May 18, due to the only goal of del Prete, beat Red Bull Bragantino away.
Since 2020, Estudiantes have won 3 of their last 4 head-to-heads, drawing once again in March at the Diego Maradona Tournament. Bookmakers believe that Velez Sarsfield will finally win. But the hosts are frankly not impressive, so a bet on Estudiantes with a handicap looks like a good pick
Prediction for the match: Estudiantes to win with +1.0.
