Velez Sarsfield (Home)
- Velez Sarsfield are fourth in Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 with 26 points from 14 games and have a superior home form (W4, D1, L1).
- Guillermo Barros Schelotto’s pragmatic setup has had a good start since his appointment in March 2025.
- The team have conceded an average of just 0.50 goals per home game this season.
Union Santa Fe (Away)
- Union Santa Fe are 15th in Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 with seven points fewer from the same 14 games.
- Leonardo Madelon’s side have suffered two straight defeats, most recently a 2-3 defeat to Newell’s Old Boys.
- The visitors have scored 11 goals in seven away league matches and will look to threaten on the counter.
- Marcelo Estigarribia is in good form with three goals in his last five appearances.
Head-to-Head
- The fixture has a playoff feel as both sides enter the latter part of the Apertura season.
- Velez Sarsfield play with high pressing intensity and are a well-structured, disciplined unit with an attacking edge.
- Union Santa Fe tend to set up as a compact block and are likely to play with a deep line.
- The home team have failed to win their last home match against Union Santa Fe.
Key Players
- The main goal threats are Florian Monzon (Velez Sarsfield) and Cristian Alberto Tarragona (Union Santa Fe).
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Additional threat: Marcelo Estigarribia.
- Florian Monzon - 3 goals in 12 league appearances.
- Cristian Alberto Tarragona - 6 goals in 14 league matches.
- Marcelo Estigarribia - 3 goals in his last five appearances.
Betting Insights
- Velez to edge the game at odds of 2.17, with Union at 3.59.
- Both teams to score - No is highlighted as the best wager at 1.66.
Prediction
Velez Sarsfield 's home solidity and superior league position suggest they will edge the game .
