Independiente faced Velez Sarsfield in the Round 1 of the Liga Profesional in Argentina on January 31. They played out a 1-1 draw.
The turning point came on the 31st minute when Jano Gordon converted the chance, tipping the balance in Velez Sarsfield's favor. Gordon followed up with one additional goal to finalize the 1-1 scoreline.
As Independiente and Velez Sarsfield square off once more, the memory of Independiente's 2-1 win in their Liga Profesional Round 2 match from 9 months ago still lingers. Independiente head into the match on the back of two consecutive draws, with Newells Old Boys and Estudiantes de La Plata, stretching their unbeaten streak to six matches.
After their recent two-win streak against Talleres Cordoba and Instituto, Velez Sarsfield approach this match with renewed confidence.
This Liga Profesional Round 1 encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Independiente and Velez Sarsfield throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Independiente’s top finisher Gabriel Avalos and Ignacio Malcorra have played important roles in ensuring their attack, with Gustavo Quinteros steering the side, remains effective. Avalos leads Independiente’s scoring charts in Liga Profesional Round 1 this season with one goal, and is also the team’s top assist provider, with five key passes leading to goals so far this term. Adding further support are Santiago Arias, Luciano Cabral and Lautaro Millan, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.
Meanwhile, Velez Sarsfield’s attacking options, under Guillermo Schelotto’s management, have been bolstered by Diego Valdes and Dilan Godoy, both of whom have contributed crucial assists. In Liga Profesional Round 1, Andrada has been Velez Sarsfield’s standout scorer with one goal, as Valdes continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with five assists. Matias Pellegrini, Manuel Lanzini and Joaquin Garcia have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.
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Our AI kicks off with a pre-match prediction for Independiente–Velez Sarsfield - and once the match begins, it keeps observing the play and adjusts its forecast minute by minute. AI analysis before kick-off suggested that Independiente’s victory was the most likely outcome, rated at 46%, while a draw was at 33% and Velez Sarsfield’s victory was at 21%.
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Independiente kicked off the game with Rodrigo Rey, Milton Valenzuela who got substituted by Facundo Zabala on the 46th minute, Sebastian Valdez, Kevin Lomonaco, Leonardo Godoy, Ignacio Malcorra, Rodrigo Fernandez Cedres, Luciano Cabral who got substituted by Lautaro Millan on the 46th minute, Matias Abaldo who got substituted by Ignacio Pussetto on the 83rd minute, Gabriel Avalos and Santiago Montiel as starters, with Joaquin Blazquez, Facundo Zabala, Nicolas Freire, Juan Manuel Fedorco, Walter Mazzantti, Federico Mancuello, Lautaro Millan, Ivan Marcone and Ignacio Pussetto on the bench.
Velez Sarsfield's starting eleven were Alvaro Montero, Elias Gomez, Lisandro Magallan, Emanuel Mammana, Jano Gordon, Claudio Baeza who got substituted by Rodrigo Aliendro on the 75th minute, Diego Valdes, Dilan Godoy who got substituted by Florian Monzon on the 63rd minute, Matias Pellegrini who got substituted by Alex Veron on the 75th minute, Manuel Lanzini who got substituted by Lucas Robertone on the 63rd minute and Tobias Andrada, with Imanol Machuca, Tomas Marchiori, Simon Escobar, Joaquin Garcia, Thiago Silvero, Aaron Quiros, Alex Veron, Matias Arias, Rodrigo Aliendro, Francisco Pizzini, Lucas Robertone and Florian Monzon on the bench.
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Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Claudio Baeza and Kevin Lomonaco were the ones to receive it.
Since January 2024, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Both Independiente and Velez Sarsfield have managed two victories, with the other one encounter ending in stalemate. The most recent match between them was on August 16, 2025, in the Round 2 of the Liga Profesional in Argentina, where Velez Sarsfield secured a 2-1 victory. Across these five head-to-head matches, Independiente have scored six goals, while Velez Sarsfield have netted four. As things stand, Independiente and Velez Sarsfield are evenly matched in their recent head-to-head encounters.
Independiente have played sixteen matches in Liga Profesional Round 1, with six wins, six draws, and four losses this season, scoring 24 goals, averaging 1.50 per match, while conceding twenty, an average of 1.25 per match. Velez Sarsfield have played sixteen matches in Liga Profesional Round 1, with seven wins, seven draws, and two losses this season, netting eighteen goals (1.13 per match) and conceding twelve (0.75 per match).
Independiente are currently on a run of two straight draws, having drawn against Newells Old Boys and Estudiantes de La Plata in their last two matches, while Velez Sarsfield are currently on a run of two straight wins, with victories against Talleres Cordoba and Instituto in their last two matches. Overall, in their last eighteen matches, Independiente have recorded four wins, seven losses, and seven draws, while in their last twenty matches, Velez Sarsfield have recorded nine wins, seven losses, and four draws.
As always, Argentina Liga Profesional Round 1's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Independiente are currently 11th in the table with 24 points from sixteen matches, while Velez Sarsfield occupy 6th spot with 28 points in sixteen matches.
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