Probable Lineups

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(33) 28 Goals 11 (16)
27.3 Average Age 21.4
177.7 Average Height (cm) 181.8
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Profesional.

Missing Players

Velez Sarsfield
Defensa y Justicia
Player Reason Status
Emanuel Mammana Out
Agustín Lagos Doubtful
No missing players.

Team News

Velez Sarsfield
Defensa y Justicia
  • Emanuel Mammana will be suspended after picking up a red card against Central Cordoba.
  • Aside from the central defensive change, Velez will keep a consistent side given their form of late.
  • Agustin Lagos is an injury doubt after he came on as a substitute, only to be replaced 14 minutes later last time out.
  • Given the recent run of form, changes will be afoot for Defensa with Ayrton Portillo likely to lose his place to Ezequiel Cannavo.
  • Likewise, Cesar Perez could replace Julian Lopez in the heart of midfield as Defensa look for a pairing that is more balanced.
  • Abiel Osorio's goalscoring exploits off the bench could also earn him a start from the off this time round.

Prediction

  • A red card will have done little to diminish the momentum of Velez Sarsfield as they made it three wins in a row against Central Cordoba last time out.
  • Just four points seperates Velez from table toppers Huracan, something which felt a long way away following their opening day defeat to Gimnasia.
  • Defensa y Justicia are a polar opposite to Velez heading into this one with a 3-1 home defeat to Platense stretching their run without a win to 13 games in all competitions.
  • Without a win since mid-April, Defensa are low on confidence and just one clean sheet in that period of time does little to instill hope in the fanbase of a revival anytime soon.
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