On the 21st of February, Atlético Tucumán hosts Vélez Sarsfield at Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro in a meeting of these two extremely mismatched Superliga teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, Atlético Tucumán recorded a 1-1 draw against Platense. Mauro Quiroga struck first for Platense in the 17th minute from the penalty spot, but Marcelo Estigarribia got the equalizer for Atlético Tucumán in the 63rd minute from the penalty spot earning Atlético Tucumán at least a draw. Atlético Tucumán looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 2 of their last 10, while in their last match, Vélez Sarsfield recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Independiente. Vélez Sarsfield had 11 on net, and Independiente had 10, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Vélez Sarsfield is looking for direction having 1 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Atlético Tucumán won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Vélez Sarsfield’s most prolific scorer has been Walter Bou. The Argentinian attacker has netted two goals over the last 5 matches. Atlético Tucumán’s most prolific scorer has been Ruiz Rodriguez. The Argentinian attacker has netted two goals over the last five matches.