Platense vs Velez Sarsfield Tips & Preview - Visitors to avoid defeat

By Tolu Shotade

17 Jul 2025

Tolu Shotade 17 Jul 2025

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Velez Sarsfield has won their last two matches, showing strong form.
Platense started the second phase with a 3-1 loss to River Plate.
Both teams play open styles, often resulting in high-scoring games.

Platense vs Velez Sarsfield

Velez Sarsfield are aiming to build on their opening win in the second phase of the Liga Profesional Argentina when they travel to Platense.

The hosts have looked a bit off colour lately and are also unconvincing at home. The visitors have picked up some good results on their travels and can avoid defeat here.

Platense News

Platense began their campaign in the second phase with a 3-1 defeat at River Plate. They were second best throughout the contest, with Ronaldo Martinez’s first-half effort proving a consolation.

That defeat comes on the heels of their ouster from the Copa Argentina after losing on penalties following a 2-2 home draw with Independiente Rivadavia. Alfredo Berti’s team have also been a bit unconvincing at home, having picked up just five wins from their last 10 matches in front of their fans.

Platense often adopt an open style of play, which has seen four of their last five home matches produce over 1.5 goals. Three of the last four fixtures in front of their fans have also produced halftime draws.

Velez Sarsfield News

Velez Sarsfield were victorious in their opening game as they claimed a 2-1 win over Tigre. They struck twice before the break, through Tomas Galvan and Imanol Machuca, and were able to hold on despite conceding late on.

That was the second straight victory for Velez Sarsfield, who also beat Estudiantes 2-0 to win the International Super Cup. Guillermo Barros’ team have won five of their last six matches across all competitions but have lost their last three fixtures on the road.

Like the hosts, Velez Sarsfield also adopt an open style and seven of their last nine matches have produced over 1.5 goals. They have also been level at the break in three of their last five fixtures across all competitions.

Head to Head

Platense have four wins while Velez Sarsfield have picked up just two wins, with one draw from seven previous matches. The hosts claimed a 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture while the visitors earned a 2-0 win in the last away meeting.

Verdict

Platense v Velez Sarsfield

Velez Sarsfield appear full of confidence at the moment, having won their last two matches and claiming the victory in the last away meeting. They can earn a win or draw against Platense, who have been a bit unconvincing lately.

Two of the last three matches have produced over 1.5 goals, while the meeting in the first phase produced a halftime draw. This clash is expected to follow a similar pattern.

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