Our Velez Sarsfield vs Fortaleza Prediction: 1-1
Velez Sarsfield vs Fortaleza in the Copa Libertadores Qualification is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 19, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Velez Sarsfield vs Fortaleza 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 aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 Copa Libertadores draw with Fortaleza on August 12. In that match, Velez Sarsfield had 36% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fortaleza | 64% | 6 (1) | 0.43 | 41 |
Velez Sarsfield | 36% | 8 (3) | 0.81 | 32 |
Fortaleza's Last Match – Fortaleza vs Velez Sarsfield
Fortaleza will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 Copa Libertadores draw with Velez Sarsfield on August 12. In that match, Fortaleza recorded 64% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fortaleza | 64% | 6 (1) | 0.43 | 41 |
Velez Sarsfield | 36% | 8 (3) | 0.81 | 32 |
Velez Sarsfield vs Fortaleza Stats
Key Stats
| Velez Sarsfield | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 0.39 |
| 1.76 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Velez Sarsfield are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Fortaleza average 0.9 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.