Our Velez Sarsfield vs Newell's Prediction: 2-1
Velez Sarsfield vs Newell's in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 22:45 GMT kick-off on Friday March 6, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Velez Sarsfield vs Newell's 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 – Estudiantes LP vs Velez Sarsfield
Velez Sarsfield will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Argentina Liga Profesional triumph against Estudiantes LP on March 2. In that match, Velez Sarsfield had 44% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estudiantes LP | 56% | 5 (2) | 0.62 | 84 |
Velez Sarsfield | 44% | 6 (1) | 0.53 | 63 |
Newell's's Last Match – Newell's vs Rosario Central
Newell's will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Argentina Liga Profesional defeat against Rosario Central on March 1. In that match, Newell's recorded 38% possession, attempting 2 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newell's | 38% | 2 (2) | 0.41 | 45 |
Rosario Central | 62% | 6 (6) | 1.66 | 66 |
Velez Sarsfield vs Newell's Stats
Key Stats
| Velez Sarsfield | Newell's | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 1.9 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Velez Sarsfield are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Newell's average 0.7 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.



Estudiantes LP
Velez Sarsfield
Newell's
Rosario Central
Independiente Rivadavia
CA Tigre
Belgrano
Rosario Central
Huracan
Racing Club
River Plate
Gimnasia LP
Banfield
Argentinos Jrs
Barracas Central
Sarmiento
Atlético Tucumán
Estudiantes Rio Cuarto
CA Aldosivi