Week 17 features a match on Sat Sep 3rd, where Vélez Sarsfield and Newell’s Old Boys will play a match in Buenos Aires in a clash of the Superliga. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Vélez Sarsfield sits at 27th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Independiente. Sonora scored the first goal for Independiente in the 12th minute, then Lucas Pratto got the equalizer for Vélez Sarsfield in the 90th minute on a feed from Walter Bou earning Vélez Sarsfield at least a draw. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 3 of their last 10, while newell’s Old Boys is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Godoy Cruz. Martin Ojeda struck first for Godoy Cruz in the 3rd minute, but Pablo Pérez got the equalizer for Newell’s Old Boys in the 10th minute. Newell’s Old Boys looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Vélez Sarsfield won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Pablo Pérez has been the most effective weapon for Newell’s Old Boys lately. The Argentinian midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches. Osorio has been the most prolific scorer on Vélez Sarsfield in his last 5 matches with two goals.