Vélez Sarsfield VS Independiente

2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina

Estadio José Amalfitani Today - 10:00 PM

Liga Profesional de Fútbol

Vélez Sarsfield VEL

Independiente IND

KICKOFF : Today - 10:00 PM

Round 3 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

In the Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2nd Phase of 2026, Vélez Sarsfield welcome Independiente to Estadio José Amalfitani for a domestic league encounter. The home side currently occupies third place while the visitors sit fifth, setting up an intriguing clash between two sides with similar overall strength levels. Power scores reflect this closeness, with Independiente holding a narrow edge of just 1.1 points. Recent form tells a different story, as the away team shows markedly better momentum. Both clubs will look to exploit structural advantages in midfield and defense during what promises to be a measured contest. The match offers a platform for each team to build on their season objectives amid a tightly contested table.

TL;DR

Structural: Vélez Sarsfield occupy third place domestically while Independiente sit fifth.
Form: Independiente demonstrate stronger recent form with a score of 28.5 compared to Vélez Sarsfield's 12.72.
Squad: Independiente hold a marginal power score advantage of 1.1 points over Vélez Sarsfield.
Efficiency: Efficiency details remain unavailable for both teams in this encounter.
Transition: Transition play analysis is not provided in the current dataset.
Set pieces: Set piece metrics show low confidence with proxy data used for both sides.
xVariable: The power advantage points to Independiente as the slightly stronger side.
Market: Baseline split: Vélez Sarsfield 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Independiente 0% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

G. Barros Schelotto

G. Quinteros Desábato

1.69

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.69

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

1 - 2 - 1

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

69.5

70.59

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Vélez Sarsfield

Independiente

Power Score

69.5

70.59

League Position

Global Rank

322

287

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Vélez Sarsfield — Opponent-weighted form score

Independiente — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Vélez Sarsfield Independiente

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Vélez Sarsfield VEL Home

4 matches

Independiente IND Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-2

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-08-03T21:00:19+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1

1 T. Marchiori Carreño

4 J. García

32 T. Silvero

16 L. Magallán

3 E. Gómez

29 R. Aliendro

5 C. Baeza Baeza

11 M. Pellegrini

48 L.Feler

22 M. Lanzini

15 D. Godoy

33 R. Rey

22 F. Zavala

26 K. Lomónaco

13 J. Fedorco

29 L. Godoy

23 I. Marcone

16 M. Curci

19 M. Abaldo Menyou

7 S. Montiel

28 M. Gutiérrez

9 G. Ávalos Stumpfs

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 03, 2026, 10:00 PM

Competition

2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 3 · 2nd Phase

Stadium

Estadio José Amalfitani

Capacity

49540

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Leandro Rey Hilfer

Maximiliano Del Yesso

Gerardo Lencina

Yamil Possi

Lineup

Referee : Leandro Rey Hilfer

Manager ▼

G. Barros Schelotto Coach

Starting XI ▼

Tomás Marchiori Goalkeeper

7.34

Elías Gómez Defender

6.88

Joaquín García Defender

6.95

Lisandro Magallán Defender

6.84

Thiago Silvero Defender

7.01

Claudio Baeza Midfielder

6.84

Matías Pellegrini Midfielder

7.03

Manuel Lanzini Midfielder

7.19

Rodrigo Aliendro Midfielder

6.81

Luca Feler Midfielder

6.23

Dilan Godoy Attacker

6.66

Referee : Leandro Rey Hilfer

Manager ▼

G. Quinteros Desábato Coach

Starting XI ▼

Rodrigo Rey Goalkeeper

6.81

Juan Fedorco Defender

6.84

Facundo Zabala Defender

6.83

Kevin Lomónaco Defender

6.76

Leonardo Godoy Defender

6.66

Santiago Montiel Midfielder

6.9

Mateo Pérez Curci Midfielder

6.5

Matías Abaldo Midfielder

6.75

Iván Marcone Midfielder

6.87

Maximiliano Gutiérrez Midfielder

6.76

Gabriel Ávalos Attacker

7.39

CONCLUSION

Vélez Sarsfield will rely on home support and their higher league standing to dictate early tempo against an Independiente side that carries superior form into the fixture. The narrow power differential suggests a balanced tactical battle where midfield control and defensive organization could prove decisive. With limited set piece and efficiency data available, emphasis falls on open play execution and individual quality. Independiente's momentum gives them a platform to challenge for points on the road, yet Vélez Sarsfield's domestic position offers motivation to secure a strong result. Expect a measured contest focused on structure and incremental gains rather than high-risk approaches.

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