Our Velez Sarsfield vs CA Independiente Prediction: 0-1
Velez Sarsfield vs CA Independiente in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. Velez Sarsfield will put up a strong fight, but CA Independiente’s composure on the road could see them claim a hard-fought 0-1 victory.
This Velez Sarsfield vs CA Independiente prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Velez Sarsfield's Last Match – Fortaleza vs Velez Sarsfield
Velez Sarsfield will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 Copa Libertadores draw against Fortaleza on August 12. In that match, Velez Sarsfield controlled 36% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fortaleza | 64% | 6 (1) | 0.43 | 41 |
Velez Sarsfield | 36% | 8 (3) | 0.81 | 32 |
CA Independiente's Last Match – Universidad de Chile vs CA Independiente
CA Independiente will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Copa Sudamericana defeat at the hands of Universidad de Chile on August 14. In that match, CA Independiente saw 52% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Universidad de Chile | 48% | 11 (4) | 0.52 | 46 |
CA Independiente | 52% | 10 (4) | 1.45 | 35 |
Velez Sarsfield vs CA Independiente Stats
Key Stats
| Velez Sarsfield | CA Independiente | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.36 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Velez Sarsfield are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while CA Independiente average 1.3 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.