Tomás Yelmini
The Argentine First Division has several outstanding soccer clashes scheduled for matchday 5 and, without a doubt, one of those clashes will be Velez vs Boca Juniors, which is going to be played in Liniers.
Alexander Medina’s team is not having a good start to the year, and it needs a win to get out of a tough spot. Meanwhile, Boca won last weekend, and it seems that the youth will bring the run of Hugo Ibarra back on track.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we tell you how both teams are preparing for the duel on Saturday, February 25, for matchday 5 of the Professional League, and the predictions, odds and probable lineups for the Velez vs Boca Juniors match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Velez vs Boca Juniors Argentine First Division Matchday 5 Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: José Amalfitani Stadium, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 7.30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Velez (+150) / Tie (+195) / Boca Juniors (+195)
- Asian Handicap: Velez (-0.25, +105), Boca Juniors (+0.25, -155)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+140) / Under (-200)
- Both teams score: Yes (-110) / No (-130)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Betting on Velez Sarfield
The Velez team has only secured 5 points out of a possible 12 so far, which is a disappointing outcome considering the higher expectations placed on them at the start of the 2023 First Division. Indeed, the team closed the previous matchday against Atlético Tucumán reaching a bitter 1-1 draw playing away from home, with Paraguayan José Florentín as its main scorer.
Despite having 52% of ball possession, the performance of Vélez was not good, as it only reached the opposing goal three times. Meanwhile, Atlético Tucumán generated six clear chances of goal.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Leonardo Burián; Tomás Guidara, Diego Godín, Miguel Brizuela and Francisco Ortega; Elías Cabrera, Nicolás Garayalde, José Florentín; Santiago Castro, Abiel Osorio and Lucas Janson.
Betting on Boca Juniors
The team coached by Hugo Ibarra returned to its winning ways after two matchdays. In fact, it defeated Platense 3-1 last weekend at La Bombonera with goals from Jorge Figal, Miguel Merentiel and Norberto Briasco.
Even though Boca is expected to perform better, it is still making basic operational errors and allowing its opponents to gain advantages, but the adjustments made by Ibarra during the week were successful, and the team was able to secure three points.
Now is yet to be seen if the Formosa native decides to give the starting line-up back to Darío Benedetto and Sebastián Villa, who have already served their respective suspensions, as well as to Frank Fabra, who lost his starting place due to poor performance and was replaced by Agustín Sández, who performed well last Sunday.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Sergio Romero; Luis Advíncula, Bruno Valdéz, Jorge Figal and Agustín Sández; Pol Fernández, Oscar Romero, Alan Carola and Ezequiel Fernández; Luca Langoni or Sebastián Villa and Miguel Merentiel or Darío Benedetto.
JefeBet Prediction
The history between Velez vs Boca Juniors shows that they have met 171 times in the professional era, of which the Liniers team has won 45 and the La Ribera team 85.
Velez must change the negative image that has been associated with it since last year, and Medina is aware that both the fans and the directors are looking down on him. Boca has the opportunity to string two wins in a row, something that it has not achieved so far, but that at JefeBet believe will happen this time.
Prediction: Boca Juniors wins 1-0.
