There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 11 of Velez Sarsfield's last 13 away games (Liga Profesional). Sarmiento have drawn their last 3 matches (Liga Profesional). Sarmiento have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Liga Profesional). Velez Sarsfield have won their last 3 matches against Sarmiento in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Sarmiento's last 3 games (Liga Profesional). Velez Sarsfield are undefeated in their last 6 matches (Liga Profesional).
There are a few draw specialists in the league and with four draws out of the last five games Sarmiento can take on that label. They will need a win soon however in order to stay clear of the bottom of the league. Despite their affinity with successive draws, there has only been one clean sheet for the hosts in that time, so their defensive structure could still do with some work. Thiago Almada is the star of the league in recent weeks. A double last time out against Aldosivi makes it three goals and three assists in seven games. Six games unbeaten for the visitors with 16 goals in those six matches is a clear sign that things have clicked for Mauricio Pellegrino. He will expect no such halt in that form against a rigid Sarmiento. 1:2
Sergio Quiroga returned from injury last time out against Godoy Cruz and will retain a place on the bench, not quite having enough of an impact to earn a start. A fresh squad to pick from for a side that relies on few individuals for quality is vital, as that allows for consistency of performance that has served them well. Another win, albeit conceding twice against Aldosivi, means there is little reason for changes. Agustin Mulet remains an injury absentee with the initial short-term spell on the sidelines looking increasingly long-term.
Sergio Quiroga returned from injury last time out against Godoy Cruz and will retain a place on the bench, not quite having enough of an impact to earn a start. A fresh squad to pick from for a side that relies on few individuals for quality is vital, as that allows for consistency of performance that has served them well. Another win, albeit conceding twice against Aldosivi, means there is little reason for changes. Agustin Mulet remains an injury absentee with the initial short-term spell on the sidelines looking increasingly long-term.
There are a few draw specialists in the league and with four draws out of the last five games Sarmiento can take on that label. They will need a win soon however in order to stay clear of the bottom of the league. Despite their affinity with successive draws, there has only been one clean sheet for the hosts in that time, so their defensive structure could still do with some work. Thiago Almada is the star of the league in recent weeks. A double last time out against Aldosivi makes it three goals and three assists in seven games. Six games unbeaten for the visitors with 16 goals in those six matches is a clear sign that things have clicked for Mauricio Pellegrino. He will expect no such halt in that form against a rigid Sarmiento. 1:2
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 11 of Velez Sarsfield's last 13 away games (Liga Profesional). Sarmiento have drawn their last 3 matches (Liga Profesional). Sarmiento have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Liga Profesional). Velez Sarsfield have won their last 3 matches against Sarmiento in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Sarmiento's last 3 games (Liga Profesional). Velez Sarsfield are undefeated in their last 6 matches (Liga Profesional).