tigre vs velez sarsfield prediction
Tigre will be aiming for a better outcome in this match following their 1-0 defeat against Platense in the Superliga ,During that game, Tigre had 67% possession and took 11 shots at goal, with 2 of them on target. On the other hand, Platense had 9 shots, with 2 on target. Nicolás Castro (48') scored the only goal for Platense.
tigre vs velez sarsfield prediction
In recent games, Tigre has struggled to capitalize on their chances. They have scored only 3 goals against their opponents in their last 6 matches, while conceding a total of 6 goals. However, it remains to be seen if this trend will continue in the upcoming game.
Looking at their previous results, Tigre:
- Have not lost a league match against Vélez Sarsfield in their last 2 encounters.
- Have failed to win at home in their last 3 league games.
After a loss in their previous Superliga match against Racing Club, Vélez Sarsfield will be hoping to turn things around in this game.
In that match, Vélez Sarsfield had 48% possession and attempted 14 shots, with 6 on target. Julián Fernández (27') scored for Vélez Sarsfield, while Gabriel Hauche (24') and Gonzalo Piovi (38') scored for Racing Club from their 11 shots, 5 of which were on target.
The statistics reveal that Vélez Sarsfield has conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, with a total of 9 goals scored against them. Their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed.
Leading up to this meeting, Vélez Sarsfield has not secured an away victory in their last 6 league matches.
Analyzing their previous head-to-head clashes since 16/05/2017, Tigre has emerged victorious in 2 matches, while Vélez Sarsfield has won 4, and there have been no draws.
During this period, a total of 19 goals were scored, with Matadores scoring 7 and El Fortín creating 12. The average goals per game stands at 3.17.
The most recent league fixture between these two teams took place on 18/09/2022 in the Superliga, where Tigre emerged as the winners with a 2-0 scoreline against Vélez Sarsfield.
In that game, Tigre had 44% possession and attempted 16 shots, with 5 on target. Blas Armoa (6') and Facundo Colidio (22') scored the goals.
Vélez Sarsfield had 8 shots, with 2 on target. The match was officiated by Hernán Mastrángelo.
selection concerns
There are no significant selection concerns for Tigre manager Diego Martínez, as the team has almost a full-strength squad. Ijiel Protti (Achilles tendon rupture) is the only player unavailable.
It is likely that Matadores will adopt a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Gonzalo Marinelli, Martín Garay, Víctor Cabrera, Abel Luciatti, Lautaro Montoya, Agustin Cardozo, Alexis Castro, Lucas Menossi, Facundo Colidio, Tomás Badaloni, and Blas Armoa.
Vélez Sarsfield coach Marcelo Bravo has several players sidelined. Juan Ignacio Méndez (Peroneus tendon injury) and Santiago Cáseres (Ankle Surgery) will be absent in this match.
El Fortín may opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation, starting with Gastón Gómez, Leonardo Jara,
