Our Velez Sarsfield vs Fortaleza Prediction: 2-2
Velez Sarsfield vs Fortaleza in the Copa Libertadores is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 19, 2025. We expect a 2-2 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 – Velez Sarsfield vs CA Independiente
Velez Sarsfield will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Argentina Liga Profesional success over CA Independiente on August 16. In that match, Velez Sarsfield had 57% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Velez Sarsfield | 57% | 5 (3) | 2.57 | 57 |
 CA Independiente | 43% | 8 (3) | 0.99 | 17 |
Fortaleza's Last Match – Fluminense vs Fortaleza
Fortaleza will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Brazil Serie A defeat against Fluminense on August 16. In that match, Fortaleza recorded 57% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fluminense | 43% | 6 (3) | 0.92 | 33 |
 Fortaleza | 57% | 8 (5) | 1.95 | 37 |
Velez Sarsfield vs Fortaleza Stats
Key Stats
| Velez Sarsfield | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.48 | Attacking Strength | 1.54 |
| 1.35 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Velez Sarsfield are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Fortaleza average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Velez Sarsfield 9-5
Fortaleza 10-18
What are the odds for this match?
Velez Sarsfield to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.3
Fortaleza to win: @4.333